The Best Whiskey For Your OLD FASHIONED (according to whiskey lovers)

We polled the Tribe on the best whiskeys for their old fashioned, and blind tasted the results. Also, Daniel peppers Rex with B.S. until things escalate into... you'll see... Thank you Helix for sponsoring! Visit helixsleep.com/whiskey to get up to $200 off your Helix mattress, plus two free pillows.
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Don't fret Rex. I'm sure your marriage was already in serious trouble long before Helix came along. (The haircut incident is probably what got that ball rolling.)

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I saw this video on the 4th and bought a Helix mattress on the 5th. I only remembered I’d seen an ad for Helix here AFTER I bought the mattress, so I can’t really give you guys credit. I’ll give you credit if it sucks though.

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Those comics books ruined your marriage. Just kidding, those are rad!

[@katieedgington6525]

We have a helix and love it.

[@mussopthepossum8881]

Sweet

[@robpratt7528]

Drinking whiskey and acting like 12 year olds, I think this is my favorite episode. Perfect with Saturday coffee.🤣

[@evanjohnrobasci7356]

In the Helix ad, when the video showed the little quiz you take, the age entered on the form was “I am a 12 year old male.”

[@TheKlokan44]

T'was beautiful.

[@KikiNation1]

Funny. Watching this on a Saturday morning and drinking coffee. And I’m not even a Whiskey drinker!

[@houstonSolo]

Friday coffee in the future here

[@matthewmorin7016]

I do find it funny when people tell the boys how to get more subs when they are already 1st and 2nd subed channels in whiskey tube.

[@WhiskeyTribe]

To be fair, there's a bunch of things we'd be doing differently if we wanted to maximize views and subs. We'd also probably get burned out doing it.😅

[@wwyd4akb]

@@WhiskeyTribe Hottub stream incoming?

[@carlprice2151]

@@WhiskeyTribe I think a group that has figured out how to have a huge channel, a distillery, and is having fun, probably has things understood better than someone saying "don't do that stuff that has been sooooo successful"! Keep rocking the camp, and we'll keep laughing with you!

[@Gungye25]

Just realized I wasn't subbed and subbed because they don't try too hard to get me to sub

[@michaelfeeley4351]

Yeah please keep being yourselves boys. When channels try too hard it becomes super obvious and then kinda disappointing because it doesn’t seem genuine anymore

[@ebonbat]

The camp is what got me here and keeps me here. Never change guys. Its what makes you so enjoyable.

[@Erik_T_Thompson]

So much this!

[@ErikWaitWhiskyStudies]

Wow.... I didn’t know Richard was a muddler..... my opinion of him just totally changed... I mean, if you want to muddle that’s your personal business but I think some people should keep that stuff private.

[@drewsmith3673]

This feels like muddle shaming. I know some ladies that make a mean muddle.

[@soreloser6018]

We're all muddling through life, why do you have to make it awkward?

[@I_NeedCoffee]

Hey. Some people prefer to muddle with their friends. Don't judge.

[@johnrivers2295]

Nobody judges a good muddle

[@conor4178]

Same, sometimes people decide to wake up and make a difference, sometimes they wake up and choose violence.

[@cmcginley20able]

The "camp" is the reason I have been a fan of your channels for so long. There are endless number of channels that take whiskey more "seriously" access I find them quite boring. The Tribe is the perfect blend of education and fun. That's why I tune in every day. The other channels I only watch while researching a whiskey.

[@terriertenacity]

I try and remember the old adage for life that you should never take yourself too seriously. After all, none of us get out of it alive. Embrace the camp. Laugh. Enjoy the experience. Cheers to all the MBs!

[@TropeHatComics]

Did you hear why the scarecrow got a promotion? He was Out-Standing in his field.

[@BoozeandNewswithTimandDut]

a baby seal walks into a club....

[@maxx8362]

The first time I ever had an old fashioned, the bar I was at put those neon-bright cherries in it, and I thought I hated the cocktail. As it turns out, the cocktail is great, but those "cherries" are a crime against nature and humanity.

[@louisrharmony]

Agreed. Luxardo Maraschino or bust.

[@JE-western-rider]

And the neon brite cherries whan muddled ...... can turn the drink pink!

[@joshboyd6570]

@@louisrharmony Nahhh I prefer the filthy black cherries all day.

[@dylangolden30]

No cherries, period.

[@ParasitikOne]

@@joshboyd6570 absolutely love the filthy black cherries… but whole at the end as a garnish… not muddled like many places I’ve been to do it.

[@CaptainScarBeard]

Guy who drinks for a living has a wife named Brandy? Are thier kids called Tequila and Beer?

[@saniyoukoso]

They probably play gin rummy at all the family get togethers 🙄

[@soja9305]

Margarita/Gina and Jack/Jim

[@Aaron48219]

Brandy's a fine girl. She wears a braided chain, made of finest silver from the North of Spain, a locket that bears the name, of the man that Brandy loves.

[@GelidusAstrum]

I thought about going on an all-almond diet. But thats just nuts.

[@ApothecaryTerry]

Technically...almonds aren't nuts.

[@lilinguhongo2621]

reminds me of the seafood diet... eat all the food you see...

[@dylanmays5311]

The sweetness is why I don't muddle any fruit and double down on the bitters. I also go for an orange twist for a little extra citrus without that sweetness. Also, swap sugar for simple syrup for a more consistent drink, sometimes I'll go for maple syrup. WT 101 is also my go to old fashioned bourbon.

[@jloutz]

Muddling the cherry is a rookie mistake that many people make. I think it's okay to muddle a small amount of orange. 100% on everything else you said, especially the WT 101.

[@gustavusadolphus4344]

WT 101 is just such a great low cost Bourbon. Good proof, good price, good taste

[@GamesDean21]

I always get an Old Fashioned when visiting a new restaurant for the first time. It is a great judge of the bartender's skill and, in most instances in my experience, a good indicator of the quality of the meal to come.

[@sethhale235]

Why did the cowboy decide to get a dachshund? Because he wanted to get a long little doggie.

[@WhiskeyTribe]

😑

[@jamesstamp8567]

🤣

[@Kyrazlan]

@@WhiskeyTribe that reply 🤣

[@DCMan06]

Classic

[@nicholaslaning3010]

Nobody: “Yeah! I mean... just think of how much more popular The Grand Tour would be if it just left out all the humor and actually just focused on cars.” 😒😒😒😒😒 Side note: Daniel, Rex, and Brianna are to whiskey what Clarkson, May, and Hammond are to cars. 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@pyroglyphics]

Imagine wat would happen if they had a grand tour budget!

[@darkjesterxiii]

I'll toast to that.

[@311connorf]

My slightly personalized old fashioned Brown sugar cube Chocolate bitters Buffalo trace Extra orange peel expressed and in the drink

[@ohnevergoingtoquit]

close to my. except black walnut bitters, eagle rare, brown sugar, and an orange peel flamed into the empty glass first

[@samhart42]

Shit that sounds bomb!!

[@joshboyd6570]

@@ohnevergoingtoquit flamed?? What's that do?

[@ohnevergoingtoquit]

@@joshboyd6570 if you squeeze a citrus zest hard towards an open flame it will express all the oil which will light on fire. it basically mists the whole glass with orange oil and by flaming it you get more coverage in the glass. It makes the citrus hit your nose much stronger.

[@scott91575]

Tons of dad jokes and a dad bod all in one episode. How is this the 4th of July episode and not the Father's Day episode?

[@androkles04]

Honestly, the dad jokes were absolutely fire in this episode. Keep them coming, Daniel!

[@MenChooseSlavesObey]

Q: Hey Rex, what did the drumset say when it rolled down the hill? A: *rimshot.

[@WhiskeyTribe]

😑

[@boyfromoz7]

This was my Covid project, finding the best best whiskey (and recipe) for a Old Fashioned. And surprising (or not), my favorite was also Wild Turkey 101. It's got enough proof to handle the sweetness and the other notes just work with the orange and bitters flavoring, more than most other whiskeys. I never tried Four Roses, so I'll give that a go.

[@bernerbee6423]

two fish are in a tank, one fish says to the other "how do you drive this thing?"

[@madcapmagician6018]

😳

[@sam.t]

I love that an Old Fashioned has "controversial" options. It allows you to make it your own way. My favourite bartender always made it by placing a napkin over a glass with a sugar cube on top, then soaking the cube with bitters. The napkin would absorb the excess bitters. Muddle. Add a bunch of normal ice cubes and 30ml (1oz) whiskey. Stir a heap so some ice melts. Add 15ml (.5oz) whiskey. Stir a little. Add a flamed orange peel after rubbing it around the rim. I can't remember if he also garnished with a cherry. My personal style is maple syrup, bitters, 45ml. (1.5oz) whiskey, large ice cube, orange peel. While I prefer scotch when drinking neat, an old fashioned has to be bourbon/rye. Blanton's, Marker's 46, Woodford. I also like twists on it, like a rum old fashioned, or even a "gin refashioned" with lemon bitters.

[@Jakfic]

+1 for maple syrup for a twist or just rich demerara syrup. I don't like crunchy Old fashioned and it's way easier to make it. Ango, bourbon, orange peel - that's it. Cherry for me is an abomination (not so old fashioned - overkill). 10ml of rich syrup (8-10) 60ml of bourbon 4 dashes of ango (might use orange&regular one for more flavour ) Garnish with orange peel Large cube Build in a glass or mixing glass. Like Richard said - favourite and best coctail, as you can argue and exchange experience forever on how you like it and why you think your version is superior to others ;)

[@mbarrios09]

Well it's definitely interesting so the way my grandfather showed me and he got it from his father was two cubes of sugar and a large chunk of ice off the block and he swears that's how it is.

[@rufusconnolly8489]

Rum old fashioned is top

[@michaelshepler1018]

PLEASE BRING BACK MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS! I literally just searched this to watch again 1 year since the last time I did. Still so good.

[@charliep9066]

Try an Old Fashioned made with Laphroaig Quarter Cask!!! You'll never go back to a rye or a bourbon. Sure it's a little more, but the smoke and brine notes take it WAY up. If bourbon, stick with Woodford Bourbon. A Boulevardier made with Laphroaig Quarter Cask is my FAVORITE cocktail - you guys should do this again, but with the Boulevardier!

[@evilreligion]

It’s great with chocolate bitters instead of angosatra. I also use some dark chocolate flakes as a garnish. Smoke dark chocolate notes and some sweetness hmmmmmmm nice

[@rudidelport8324]

I quite like my Rob Roy with Caol Ila... that smokiness/briney/oceaniness is great in this cocktail

[@jspacone]

I have a bottle of Laphroig Triple Wood, and I was thinking about making an Old Fashioned with it. I’ll have to try it!

[@arthurli2481]

I do it with laphroaig 10 just because it’s more likely to be stocked at any bar/restaurant. I’d ask for extra 1-2 dashes of bitters if the place looks like a “real” cocktail/liquor bar.

[@cdmwwf]

I had a awesome experience at this Distillery in Maine and ending up talking to someone else who followed the whiskey tribe and I'm from CT they were from Oklahoma 🤯 if you were wondering how far this has become. Love this channel

[@RebeccaAnneTruly]

SweetSir, it’s WorldWide...and I suspect at least Galaxy wide👽😍 #ToInfinityAndBeyond

[@st.bimbam]

Sir, I am from germany

[@TheJulijonas]

Amsterdam signing in as well

[@jaime_hi-meh_not_jay-mee7095]

Philippines

[@grahamgreenwood4234]

Lancashire, England signing in:-)

[@danf321]

I love making cocktails, trying to perfect the recipe, trying different Whiskeys. The best thing is that I drink my failures. 🥃

[@prairieprincessok9932]

John Lovell is the dad joke king! Warrior Poets sound off!

[@gordonbrack5834]

What I love about this channel is the fact they have fun. I’ve seen enough of guys trying to act all knowing with no humor. Keep it up!

[@st.bimbam]

Try an Old Fashioned with maple syrup as the sugar... my favorite!

[@toddgrauman8408]

How much do you put in?

[@PatDoyle]

I put in about a bar spoon of maple syrup. Also, you gotta go with Luxardo cherries rather than the nuclear red generic maraschino.

[@toddgrauman8408]

I’m gonna give it a try!!

[@BlackRainbows1123]

Yes! I do this too!

[@wblteen]

Maple syrup or Honey

[@TheJulijonas]

I was watching this with a glass of Makers Mark old fashioned in my hand, apparently I made a good choice!

[@MsJavaWolf]

MY favourite choice for old fashioned too.

[@aweandthensome]

For me, it’s WT 101 when I’m making OF’s. You can’t beat the price point for a classic bourbon flavor with a high enough proof to hold up to the sweetness.

[@zackzenron]

We do one that's .5 oz maple syrup, 2 oz bourbon, large ice cube, cherry vanilla bitters, and an orange peel stirred.

[@cambriadavis3517]

Dude. That sounds awesome. I'm going to have to try that. Have a recommendation on the bourbon?

[@zackzenron]

@@cambriadavis3517 thanks. I use linkumpinch Bourbon, but if you can't find that, try wilderness trail yellow lable or larceny. All are wheated bourbons near similar proof.

[@cambriadavis3517]

@@zackzenron Larceny. Perfect. I LOVE Larceny.

[@squiggy8110]

My recipe FWIW: 2 sugar cubes 2 orange peel rinds Soak sugar cubes with angostura bitters. Apx 6-8 shakes. Add a tablespoon or so of water Muddle ingredients. Add 3 ounces of decent bourbon. I typically do Buffalo Trace or Wild Turkey. The key is to use a touch of Luxardo cherry syrup and mix in with a large cube of ice and 2 Luxardo cherries. Let it meld for a few before drinking.

[@bryancamacho101]

All Swedish battleships have a UPC code printed on the hull. When the ships return to port, it helps them Scandinavian.

[@joshm.6235]

Holy shit! 🤣

[@drknlsn2024]

Hands....bravo. Incredible edit, my man. I must say, the slow mo scooter montage had me in tears worse than the final scene from Braveheart. You bastard, I wasn't prepared for this

[@fishflake1209]

I use a bar spoon of 2:1 rich turbinado syrup and two dashes of Angostura bitters (plus one dash of orange bitters if I don’t add an expressed orange peel as garnish). Add a large ice cube, pour two ounces of rye whiskey (Old Forester has been the go-to lately), and stir. Express a slab of orange peel around the rim, swish it around inside the drink, garnish with a cherry. One different thing I’ve been doing lately has been muddling a teaspoon of a smoked finishing sugar I picked up at a craft fair with a splash of water in place of turbinado syrup. It works quite well.

[@GeorgeWBushDid911]

I can’t believe he didn’t rub the orange peel on the rim and express the oils. It makes SO much of a difference. It’s why my old fashioneds at home had sucked for so long. Made all the difference.

[@The0rnate]

Another phenomenal video. Big laughs, big grins, fun whiskey comparisons. Well done, once again. :)

[@jonathonstokes2918]

I’ve been watching you guys since the Whiskey Vault episodes started - I can’t believe how far the channel has come! You guys are the best

[@snowlang]

Wisconsin we have either sweet or sour old fashions. Sweet typically has brandy while sour will be whiskey. A good old fashion sour with fish fry is fantastic.

[@jarredd7830]

We also use soda.

[@ChasHawk3]

Wisconsin Old Fashioneds are their own separate animal

[@keevansixx4185]

@@ChasHawk3 eh, all old fashioneds (much like fried chicken, pizza, and BBQ) are regional, and reflect the local areas tastes. I would never go to chicago and demand they make their pizza southern style, or memphis and tell a pit master to craft a BBQ west coast style. If i travel and ask for an old fashioned, i don't expect it to taste the same as my local watering hole. If it did, the world would just get a little bit more boring than it already is. variety is the spice of life.

[@J_D_B4379]

When in Wisconsin I go sour with olives

[@jarredd7830]

@@J_D_B4379 I'm a sour with mushrooms

[@rubenojeda908]

Favorite episode to date!!! These videos always put me in a good mood, thanks for the laughs, thanks for the reviews. Now it’s time to get some more whisky. Happy early fourth MB’s!!!

[@sanchezjr13]

As someone who got into whiskey a little over a year ago and loves old fashions, I loved this episode. And also the dad jokes lol

[@nathanclark3575]

I love that Richard prefaced the thing. Also… yes he did it “wrong”. Just imo obviously. The industry standard today and everywhere outside mid century is fruit out. The neon red cherry is also dirty lol. But again, love that Richard broke the mold and went against the grain. Very bastardly. Ps I love watching Rex die inside with all of Daniel’s dad jokes. Does this mean Rex Month incoming?

[@louisrharmony]

I say make your Old fashioned however you like, but do yourself a favor and use a Luxardo cherry. Using a neon red cherry is just being mean to the drink lmao.

[@thatdamnsamsquanch]

Makers is just such an agreeable bourbon. It may not be everyone's top 5. But its one that not too many people hate. Its one of my go-to for cocktails and neat. I made a few Makers Old Fashioned this evening to further the research and I can confirm that its pretty damn good.

[@MrCoffeekelly]

I hate it. Most overpriced crap on the market besides basil hayden

[@cars10w49]

Maker's Mark with cocktails that include Angostura bitters are magic for some reason. Just amazing.

[@benpearson1126]

Four Roses Small Batch (2.5 oz.), Liquor 43 (0.5 oz.), Angostura Bitters (2 dashes), Orange Bitters (1 mL), orange zest, 2 Luxardo cherries. Best Old Fashion recipe I've ever tried.

[@shmirginhymer1867]

We need a full length film (yes, with a story line) of you guys doing this exact stuff! With whisky! Yes... Please.

[@I_NeedCoffee]

For an Old Fashioned I use a simple syrup (different ratios and different types of sugars depending on what it's with) I would only use a luxardo cherry. I always put in a strip of orange zest. Another variable in all that is what kind of bitters you use.

[@CravenFear]

Can I like this twice? Once for the whiskey, one more for the magnificent dad jokes.

[@infalleeble]

The ending was incredible! Perfectly contrasted with easily the worst way to make an old fashioned. Use simple syrup to even out the drink instead of a sugar cube and forget muddling the cherry...And use Makers.

[@aaron_ong]

Surprised by the Old Fashioned recipe here. I prefer a rye or a peater to balance out the sweetnesses. Orange peel with expression of oils really helps with aroma (no need for fruit or wedge). A better quality cherry (e.g., Luxardo) would also immediately improve. I'm def in the camp of using simple instead of a sugar cube to better control the sweetness level depending on whisky used. Happy Independence Day everyone! 🇺🇲

[@whiskeychicken]

The last part was so profound I had to watch it twice. Never change!

[@umoramayori]

Woodford Old Fashioned with 1/4tsp maple syrup, angostura or angostura orange bitters, regular icemaker ice. Also been really liking Elijah Craig small batch using Proof's traditional syrup.

[@zandert33]

Never change, guys. I'm only a casual whiskey drinker, but I'm a huge fan of the channel.

[@kubaosuch97]

I am a huge cocktail fan and a beginner whisky enjoyer, that was so helpful thanks guys!

[@JWolf-nh9uw]

“It’s woody” “because of the melons” 😂😂 underrated as hell

[@alancortes1223]

I always prefer my old fashions the simple way, simple syrup (or a little sugar), angostura bitters (the yellow bottle), a cube of ice (not a big fan of alot of ice), and usually go for a rye whiskey sometimes bourbon. No bullshit cherries and I’ll likely not go back to you as my bartender if you add vermouth and mistake my drink for a Manhattan. And although not necessary, I appreciate the extra effort when the orange peel is added. My rye favorites are 1. Basil Hayden 2. Bulleit Rye 3. Knob Creek Rye. For bourbon, I like 1. Bail Hayden Bourbon 2. Four Roses 3. Bulleit. Let me know what you guys like 🥃🔥👍🏼

[@richnewman]

Maker's Mark and Knob Creek are my two standards for an Old Fashioned and Manhattan. You can pretty much bet on those two being at almost any place you drink. At home, though, I've been using Smoke Wagon a lot for these drinks, as well as Dickel Bottled in Bond (yes, I know it's a Tennessee whisky).

[@mgrmln]

Wild Turkey 101 is my favorite in Old Fashioneds. A great balance of sweet and heat. And...you guys are the f'n BEST!

[@jimmynewtron92]

My favorite bourbon for an old fashioned is the OGD Bonded. I use syrup and leave out the cherry. Also I'm heavy handed with bitters

[@CookinWithSquirrl]

This was glorious in so many ways. Thank you gentlemen.

[@jonmoore8916]

I love a good Old Fashioned, and y'all make good ones there! I've found myself drinking more Boulevardier lately. Such an underrated cocktail.

[@papadunbar]

Great episode! My favorite drink. Love making it with different whiskeys. I’m just curious where this poll was posted? I always watch the Patreon posts and also the discord. I want to get in on these polls.

[@danbrogden3432]

Great useful video with a glorious ending. I don’t see how people dislike this!

[@Name-vu1kn]

The Evan Williams Bottled in Bond (white label) is my favorite budget bottle. I can get it for $17 it’s great in cocktails and decent enough to drink neat.

[@joshwagner9519]

Your drink is your drink imo, I do bulliet with luxardo cherries and Woodford reserve old fashioned syrup and orange bitters.

[@Kvantum]

Yeah, they really kind of ruin it only using maraschino cherries instead of luxardo.

[@roninbadger7750]

The Camp is what makes this channel. Dont ever change.

[@spyroinla]

My favorite OF is with Michters American unblended whiskey. I love orange Creamsicle and when they did that video a while back I got hooked on it!!

[@wolfbd5950]

I love the Elijah Craig cask strength in my Old Fashioned. Based on what they were saying, it makes me think that the higher proof is generally correlated with higher preference for whiskey lovers.

[@GarnerNest]

Old Fashioneds are what led me to explore whiskey…. Love this episode.

[@megaslush9629]

The ending had me in tears XD Rex has really grown as a performer and I can't wait for more camp~

[@thokk10289]

Bulliet does great in an old fashioned when you cut the sugar down. Imo anyways

[@cookieman136]

Yup… that’s my favorite too. After trying many others.

[@headhunter8106]

That guy has been in bar service for 35 years and he's using those neon manufactured cherries? Well, to each his own. I use only bourbon with one bar spoon of simple syrup (gum syrup is the original recipe) which allows uniformity of the sweetness across the drink arc. I'm generous with the bitters dashes, 4ish, and orange peel expressed into, and luxardo cherry.

[@GeoffreyEduard]

My personal favourite Bourbon for an Old Fashioned is Jim Beam Black. And if not Bourbon I think Gentleman Jack is also exquisite. Both can be done with a few dashes of normal angostura bitters but you can add a dash of orange bitters on top of the angostura to make it really amazing.

[@SixShooter1]

This was awesome, one of my favorite videos Whiskey Tribe. I wish you had used Old Forester Rye though.

[@GoodVolition]

As a former bartender. I completely agree. Anytime a man over 25 ordered one I always got a comment on how it was made despite me telling them how I was going to make it before hand.

[@Jr-ib2eq]

Being from WI this is playing loose as to what an old fashioned is...still love you guys.

[@drewcore9]

Should be with brandy and squirt in a pint glass…obviously

[@whiskeyislife6498]

How to drink did an episode on the evolution of the old fashioned. What he said is the original recipe appealed to me because it’s easy and only has a few ingredients. I found that Old Forrester Rye is my favorite and the rest of the drink is a sugar cube, bitters, ice and a slice orange peel. I muddle the peel with the sugar and bitters. It’s my go to cocktail.

[@jaycenallen3155]

What I love about your channel is the fact it’s about whisky means it has potential to be very pretentious and subsequently boring, but every single aspect of your videos (not just the eagle man and a Daniel in a portable water tank) is attention grabbing and super enjoyable!

[@smcdonald521]

I absolutely loved this video. 1. Because I love a good Old Fashioned. 2. Because who doesn't love a great dad joke. and 3. Because these guys are f'ing hilarious. The slowmo through the fireworks reminded me of the closing scene in Chariots of Fire. Well played Whiskey Tribe! Well Played.

[@kenhnsy]

True to form! True to form! Do I get knocked down a few points for watching this while drinking Appleton rum?

[@isaiahguerrero2608]

Over the Texas freeze I played around with old fashioned’s for warmth and out of what I tried I really liked how the one with Teeling came out

[@mudfish78]

I do a little less than 1/4 tsp brown sugar, 4 dashes of bitters, just enough grapefruit sparkling water to dissolve the sugar, 2 oz of old Forrester 1910, twist of orange peel in the drink, rub it around the rim then drop it in the drink with ice.

[@adamjenkins2112]

I met Richard at total wine. Really cool guy. We got to talking whiskey and I mentioned I watched those knuckleheads on the whiskey tribe. He just laughed and mentioned he worked with them. Still need to make it out to crowded barrel.

[@Blutzen]

My #1 for the old fashioned is definitely Four Roses single barrel, that bottle is just so good.

[@eatmorevegetables]

Richard really came across as a reasonable guy with that preface and then proceeded to make far and away the most controversial (dare I say OFFENSIVE) version of this drink

[@austinhamilton1234]

He muddled the cherry! The only thing he could have done worse was if he added the juice of an orange and maraschino liqueur!

[@asgerrasmussen9045]

Totally agree. After his speech I thought he would go classic. If you want to focus on the spirit I would just go a bar spoon of simple syrup, couple of dashes angostura and an orange twist.

[@DimitriWithLemon]

Yea that was very painful to watch >

[@DimitriWithLemon]

@@asgerrasmussen9045 Yea i don't get why for a test like this they wouldn't want to reduce variables. Sugar cubes and muddling add so many variables.

[@noddyninetythree4771]

@@DimitriWithLemon "simple syrup to taste"... how much of this simple syrup does it take to give it the flavor of La Perruche with a bit of sugar graininess in the last sip?

[@kntuckyboy]

Two dashes of angostura bitters, two dashes of woodford reserve orange bitters, two luxardo cherries with a little juice, one bar spoon of 2/1 simple syrup and ice. Fill the glass the rest of the way with old forester 1920 and add a slice of orang and lemon skin. My favorite way to make my old fashioned.

[@Livi_Noelle]

My recipe: Bulliet rye, Peychaud's, demerarra syrup, smoked lemon peel Syrup allows you to dial the sugar back, as does omitting the whole fruit, then using Peychaud's instead of Angostura adds back in the fruit flavors without the sugars.

[@SkankbumJerry]

Love it! This channel will always be a good time 😂👍

[@davidleamy7564]

I wish i could give you more than one like. The creativity going into the content lately is so awesome!

[@patrickm617]

That was awesome! U have recently had some old fashion s with reL maple syrup used I stead of sugar. It may be more of a northeast thing but the substitute makes a delicious drink.

[@Eye_of_a_Texan]

If I don't have simple syrup, I sometimes microwave water and sugar together before moving forward with other ingredients.

[@jmanEOS17]

Perfect way to start off my 4th of July weekend. Thanks guys and never change!

[@hotramen5952]

you didnt even mention Wisconsin in you talks about old fashioned?!?! sour, sweet, press, soda? cheese, supper clubs, and sconni old fashioneds are all we have?

[@ryans7184]

I'm really curious if the shift in the whiskey notes correlate heavily with drinking those whiskey's on the rocks, or if it's the other ingredients in the old fashioned shifting the palate around and masking aspects of each whiskey. Maybe an "On the Rocks" follow up episode is in order to see how the tasting notes compare.

[@stephenavara8612]

My favorite old fashioned is with makers mark, if for some reason I don’t have that I usually will use sazerac, surprised that didn’t get put in this list it’s quite popular to use where I’m at.

[@IAmTheKurgann]

12:16 Had me rolling! May need to go back a cocktail for context lol

[@tberreth33]

In my mind, an Old Fashioned doesn’t have ANY muddling, and no sugar cube and a big clear cube of ice :)

[@joshuasteele4498]

You guys are a riot! Whiskey should be fun and celebratory! I really enjoy your content and have taken some of your advice, with good results ! Hard spirits will not ever be a very frequent thing for me, since I am leery of putting too much of it through my system, but when I do imbibe, I want it to be great! I prefer these videos where you consider what’s good for cocktails, so thank you for this one. How about whiskey sours or manhattans?

[@PulmonaryArchery100]

The ending was epic

[@straubroli]

Awesome video! One of the best! Thank you! I was actually looking for some advice on which bourbon to drink in an old fashioned and this has helped a lot! Also loved the dad joke thingy! I have a question though: What single malt (islay or other) or blended whisky would you recommend with and old fashioned?