The Smoked Maple Old Fashioned Cocktail

[@AndersErickson]

Hope you give this one a try! What’s your favorite Old Fashioned recipe? Grab the spirits I use at Curiada! 👉 bit.ly/Andersbottles

[@absinthe9449]

There are a lot of ads these days. Congratulations, Andrera!! Your chanel is developing lot!!

[@EvanZamir]

Where did you get the stave?

[@lightningeater1]

My wife doesn't like Angostura bitters, so I use sassafras and sorghum bitters on her old fashioned.

[@MattKirbyinme]

Love your channel, your energy, skills and knowledge. Thanks for bringing this one back to my coaster. Heads up though. You got the hashtag wrong at the end. No worries, I'm sure everyone figured it out. Thanks again for being you. Cheers

[@bradray3893]

Congrats on the great success of your channel. Well deserved!

[@tasya2401]

I'm really enjoying this channel, but what I like the most is you passion about what you're doing and actually explaining the difference between different alchols and the story behind its making. Cheers!!!

[@AndersErickson]

Appreciate that, Anastasiia! Cheers to you! 🥃

[@jacobcrabtree8810]

That shot of the slow-mo glass flip with the smoke is smooth af.

[@LikeOnATree]

"You still smell like the campfire from the night before, and you have pancakes!!" That is a compelling description! Thanks so much!

[@holes02]

The maple syrup + black walnut bitters has been my "go-to" fall Old Fashioned; I'm so glad you made this!

[@cwTheDrummist]

My favorite Old Fashioned recipe: 2oz Woodford Reserved, 1/4 rich demerara syrup, 2 dashes Angostura bitters, 2 dashes Regans Orange bitters. Stir in mixing glass with ice, strain into glass with a Death Star ice cube, garnish with an orange peel. I love your channel! You're like the Peter McKinnon of cocktails for me. Cheers!

[@TreeCutterDoug]

If you can find it where you're at, High West's "Campfire" makes my favorite old fashioned. It's blasphemy in a bottle, being a blend of bourbon, rye and scotch... Balanced to perfection. I prefer a rich honey syrup, and just stick with ango alone.

[@danielfitzgerald6237]

Death Star ice cube!!!

[@True_Blood_89]

Hi Chris, have you tried the Woodford reserve double oaked? Would like to know how it differs from the cheaper Woodford Reserve.

[@KevinKos]

You made me craving for an Old Fashioned right now Anders (still a bit early in Slovenia so I have to wait some more) Cheers! 🥃🥃

[@tedwojtasik8781]

This is one of my favorite cocktails, tastes so damn good for relatively minor effort. A win-win!

[@tomcraig4091]

Smoking the glass looks amazing! I can't imagine how good that must smell when you add the rest of the old fashioned.

[@bighuge1060]

At a recent trip to Boston, I had a walnut maple Manhattan and although there was no smoke presence, the combination of real maple syrup and the black walnut bitters add a nice complexity to the Manhattan. The first second you taste the alcohol and then the undercurrent of maple and walnut come into play but not overpowering the alcohol. As I love smoked foods, I will definitely seek this Old Fashion out.

[@abigailjacob4043]

Yay! I'm a Kentucky native, still living and working in the Bluegrass, and I'm glad to see you getting into the history and deeper story of bourbon. Elijah Craig is a good one -- great to see it featured on the channel. If you ever depart from Rittenhouse rye, give Bulleit Rye a chance, it's excellent. And if you ever make it down to the Bluegrass, definitely go for a bourbon tour, they are very interesting and worth seeing! If you've never smelled the Angels Share, you are missing out on one of the most delicious smells in the world. (Heck, if you ever make it down here, I'll take you on a bourbon tour myself!)

[@joewas2225]

Bulleit Rye is absolute garbage. Worst Rye in existence. Hudson & Woodenville are the top.

[@mateoedwards959]

@@joewas2225 dont be a jerk about it and people might listen more

[@arisa8890]

your edits and cinematography are top-notch! not to mention great cocktail recipes..keep it up!

[@jeffreywilcox6564]

I watched this video the other week and the next day bought a piece of a bourbon barrel stave and last night made a couple of these for me and some buddies. One of the best Old Fashioned cocktails I have had (and the best I have ever made)! Thank you for this recipe!

[@AndersErickson]

Love that you found a stave for this one! Cheers! 🥃

[@mynameisabe905]

Where does one buy a bourbon barrel stave?

[@marysalmon2367]

I think bourbon cocktails are my favorites, and this includes science. I just asked my husband to pick me up a flame thrower.

[@myrnajay2785]

Think you may want to call it a torch. A flame thrower is something that would be used in an Aliens film ; )

[@robertleidner9703]

I just did Whiskey barrel aged maple syrup with rye and frangelico, cardamon bitters and Maple salt. Top with an orange peel and it’s wonderful.

[@AndersErickson]

Whoa - that does sound wonderful! Cheers to you, Robert! 🥃

[@rupeshpatel2976]

Robert please share your recipe sounds delicious!

[@robertleidner9703]

@@rupeshpatel2976 2, 1/4, 1/4, dash, sprinkle, short stir, big cube, twist. Enjoy!

[@jeremyn6726]

So glad to see you used Elijah Craig! They have been my go-to for Old Fashions for years but no one else on YT seems to be promoting them. Great stuff!

[@MrJochiMorrison]

For a guy that wants to become a bartender this channel is one of my favorites! Love how you explain everything. Cheers 🍻

[@samuellabara7213]

Can’t wait to make this drink! Love your channel!!

[@alpavanoglu8478]

This is art. Great shots, amazing drinks and overall fantastic content!

[@maynardgarritty5891]

Thank you very much for all of your content. You and Az are the best! I've learned a ton from you and have enjoyed passing on the knowledge to friends and family. With the holidays rapidly approaching, I'm thinking about how to apply some of what I am learning to a larger crowd. Are there any shots you might recommend that are a bit classier than the word "shot" usually connotes? It could be a cool episode to show a few. Many thanks for any suggestions, and again, absolutely adore your channel!

[@tinrobot1746]

Perfection. Never heard of Black Walnut Bitters so will buy some of those. Smoking the glass makes so much difference.

[@zardoz_ii2061]

I don't have a barrel stay to light up. I just use some maple wood chips. But I set the ice on a plate next to it. Once the glass is well smoked I slowly lift it and set it over the ice. That way the ice absorbs a bit of smoke as well.

[@Bm0ney]

I love your channel dude. Much like I love learning new cocktail styles and history! You are naturally entertaining, funny and very easy to watch! Big fan.

[@kawonewilliams1949]

I got so excited when you pulled out the Black Walnut bitters. I freaking love those bitters. It adds so much character to dark liquor cocktails. I often pair it with an aged or spiced rum. Keep up the great work man. Your personality makes the videos a true joy to watch. Cheers brother

[@AndersErickson]

Thanks, Kawone! I'm with you - the black walnut bitters are magic in a drink. Cheers! 🥃

[@sbower010]

I went to Blythe & Burrows in Portland, ME, where they essentially made two Old Fashioneds with one mix. The first half of it went into the rocks glass over a clear ice cube. The second half was poured into a bottle with smoke and sat corked until the first half was finished. Two very amazing and different drinks.

[@Ean11]

This has been a great channel find for me!! I am trying to expand my cocktail horizon and this channel is dope for it

[@elisepeters8787]

I love an Old Fashiobed and maple, so can't t wait to try this one!

[@pacificwhim]

This sounds amazing. I'll have to make one this weekend.

[@l.denisemackey2619]

NEVER mixed cocktails before but I'm learning because I love to cook so I've gotta learn drinks!

[@demox1321]

Love this video! We do a variation of a smoked old fashioned at the tasting room I work at in Colorado. We use house made Tobacco bitters (no actual tobacco used), angostura bitters, a Maple nutmeg simple syrup we make with sarsaparilla root and cinnamon, and finally our signature bourbon. We burn oak boards on our bar and the guests always love it. As always love the content!

[@SeafoodKilla1]

Oh MAN!!.. I

[@TheVileintent]

EC my absolute fav for old fashions

[@margiemiller9583]

I love your channel. I'm learning a great deal. But I watch because it is very relaxing to me. Thanks.

[@absinthe9449]

Thank you for the useful video, Andrers. These days, I think your video is the best for cocktail-related videos :)

[@AndersErickson]

Thank you so much! Cheers!

[@dananderson4415]

Use Whistle Pig Maple Barrel Aged maple syrup if you want to take it up a notch! Great video Anders. We watch you weekly.

[@garyhovey9305]

Oh my goodness that looks AMAZING!!

[@stevencervantes9931]

Love a good smoked maple Old Fashioned. I use cherry wood, Ango and Regans. I’ll need to try it with the black walnut.

[@KillJoy83]

Elijah Craig Small Batch is my go to Bourbon for Old Fashioneds, I've tried a bunch of other ones at similar price points and nothing compares for me.

[@True_Blood_89]

Have you tried the Woodford double oak?

[@KillJoy83]

@@True_Blood_89 Yes, I like it but it's nearly double the price of Elijah Craig Small Batch, at least where I live.

[@alexplorer850]

Anders, Your videos are top notch. You’re cocktail variations are the most balanced I’ve ever had. I am patiently awaiting the publication of a cocktail book ;)

[@davidlarson7384]

This one of my favorite drinks. A great variant is to have a nice thick piece of maple bacon with it.

[@707FUNZO]

Had one of these at the Fairmont in Jasper Canada. Still the best I've ever had.

[@zackglenn2847]

I'm partial to a campari old fashioned. 2 oz Campari, 1/4 oz simple, 2 dashes orange bitters (the sweeter the better), stirred and served on a rock with a cherry and a thin orange slice.

[@AndersErickson]

That sound wonderful! Thanks for the share, Zack!

[@paralellosll3849]

I managed a bar back in the day. All your videos do is remind me of all the delicious drinks i'm not enjoying or making. It's a love/hate thing.

[@JC-77]

The October 11th newsletter sent me here. Managed to finally pick up some black walnut bitters today. Damn this is pleasant...perfect for a mid-western middle to late October.

[@mickcosby5186]

One of your best videos Anders..

[@subarucj]

This inspired me to smoke a glass in my Traeger grill, then build the drink. Also, smoking orange slices in the grill adds more smokey goodness. Happy Fall everyone!

[@TheMisterranger]

I’ve made a similar version with standard bitters, but I smoked water and made cubes with it

[@seth4171]

One of my favorite videos of yours so far.

[@jameswise153]

I’m absolutely going to make this!!!! Thanks for the idea! Have you ever made a old fashioned with Benedictine?

[@irnfocus]

Stumbled on this channel… Awesome! Recent old fashioned lover!

[@philipjordan8101]

Great Video!! I freaking LOVE this cocktail & make a couple of these every week... Cheers! :)

[@smokeytiki3185]

Can't wait to try! I love smokey drinks!

[@ethantalbot1811]

y'know, after watching these videos for a while, you've slowed down in your intros and simplified your approach, but in doing so, you've added more of your personality and charm going into the videos. granted, you might simply be tired, but it adds to my enjoyment of your content so thank you for another great video and great drink!

[@AndersErickson]

Thanks, Ethan! I'm only just a little tired 😂

[@ratchetnoclank8866]

Congrats on 100k subscribers!!!

[@dannyk1818]

I love to make this (with Elijah Craig) without smoke and including 15-20ml of a tawny port. Black walnut bitters and that maple syrup are a match made in heaven and Elijah Craig just makes a great OF no matter how you go about it. Awesome vid as always!

[@AndersErickson]

Love the call of a tawny port, Danny! I'm going to try that - cheers!

[@rufusqristofer]

I’ve always been staunchly pro sugar cube and anti simple syrup when it comes to Old Fashioneds but this … this changes everything. 🥃 🍁 🤯

[@brunoalc5422]

This video made me wish I lived in the US =O so well-put and presented, seems like an awesome cocktail!

[@TheWeePearl]

What a delightful riff on the old fashioned. So cool you got sponsored by Elijah Craig! It’s in my top 5 favorite bourbons.

[@Opie2]

I made this tonight and I'm about to make another it's so good. You're passion really shows and I'm subscribed!

[@AndersErickson]

Thank you so much! Happy your loving the drink - Cheers!

[@cool.arrowz6640]

I like that in all the videos of your I have seen the clock is always 5 o’clock it’s sure is some where right

[@plaguetree2387]

Looks like a good drink fornthese dreary autumn days! Thanks

[@gingerale2]

This sounds absolutely delicious - "to the shops!"

[@hys9850]

Captain Raymond Holt will be proud of your knowledge of barrels! Awesome video and a meaningful challenge for old fashioned week

[@AndersErickson]

Cheers, Royston! 🥃

[@achillespaparsenos5649]

Definitely whipping out the blow torch at the Dark Lodge tonight. This year I started smoking simple syrup (in a smoker for 2 hours). I call it knacker sauce, and I use it to make a Knackered Old Fashioned. Still typically using Angostura with it. Amazing stuff.

[@AndersErickson]

Knacker sauce sounds amazing - especially because it's called knacker sauce!

[@achillespaparsenos5649]

@@AndersErickson i'm middle-aged (46) and "knackered" refers to being too old (The "knacker yard" is where the Brits put dogs and horses that were too old for their given occupation) so it's like an ode to being old. The patron cocktail of middle-aged men!

[@TreeCutterDoug]

I like yer style dude!

[@robertgordon66]

Just a few weeks ago I had my first smoked Old Fashioned at the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City. It was superb. I wasn't surprised by the maple syrup (this is Canada after all; I've used it in old-fashioneds for years), but the smoke was amazing!! The server smoked the drink at my table by lowering a special wooden ring over the the already-filled glass that allowed her to torch the top of the ring - while smoke gradually appeared in the drink below - cool trick, and much safer than torching a plank!. Have you seen this specialized bar tool? [BTW, my drink used angostura bitters, which were fine. I've never heard of walnut bitters - how do they taste different? How would they be a better choice for this drink? Love your channel and everything you're doing!

[@zacharymichener4687]

This sounds incredible. Might need to revisit the old fashioned now

[@AndersErickson]

Always good to revisit the Old Fashioned! Cheers, Zachary! 🥃

[@zacharymichener4687]

@@AndersErickson is there a Japanese whiskey you would recommend? I've enjoyed the couple brands I've tried

[@AndersErickson]

@@zacharymichener4687 so many. All depends on what you like. Suntory Toki is a nice one I'll mix with, but otherwise Hakushu 12 is one of my favorite whiskies if you can get your hands on it. Then there's the many expressions from Nikka - all of which I enjoy!

[@zacharymichener4687]

@@AndersErickson thank you!!

[@maypenja2819]

I made a Rye, ginger syrup with Peychaud's Bitters Old Fashioned before watching this video. I made my ginger syrup a couple of weeks ago after watching Ander's syrup making video awhile ago.

[@carl_busch]

Love a Maple Old Fashioned Cocktail. Gotta try this with Elijah Craig, which I also love.

[@AndersErickson]

Perfect for the season! Cheers, Carl! 🥃

[@badfatmonkey0613]

thanks for sharing man. good stuff👍🏼keep it up

[@omniscient420]

If anyone has a smoker, you can also put water in a glass pyrex dish and smoke it for about 30 mins. Then freeze the water and use the cubes in your drink.

[@fabianrodriguez6287]

I just wanna say that i love your channel as much i love cocktails, you're awesome: Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing nice recipes; i was wondering, do you know some cocktails with mezcal? Greetings from Mexico. Cheers!

[@boozeontherocks]

Very nice, Maple and fire, All you need now is some plaid!!

[@AndersErickson]

Good call, David! I missed it this time 😂

[@ewiken5529]

1. I have all the ingredients, well, wood chips for smoking anyway. Can’t wait to try this! 2. Curious if you use/make shrubs and if you so, could you share a top 3 list of go to/unique shrubs you enjoy? TIA!

[@AndersErickson]

Hope you enjoy the cocktail, and appreciate the comment. I haven't touched on shrubs yet - you've got me thinking 🤔

[@christinecamley]

Anders, this is going to be both amazingly delicious and fun!! I love Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon and I have made Old Fashioned cocktails with this lovely bourbon but never a Smoked Maple Old Fashioned!! And I can't wait to make this beauty and enjoy it! I know I will! The maple syrup is going to be amazing. I know where I can find the bitters and it is going to be a lot of fun torching some wood, which I will need to have a charred finish on, and then get some smoke!! I will leave the wood prep to a friend! I love this. I can't wait to whip up a couple of these beauties over the weekend!! I have some work to do to get everything ready! Terrific video! Cheers Anders!! 😃

[@AndersErickson]

Thanks, Christine! I hope you're able to whip this one up for the weekend - happy to hear you can get all the ingredients you'll need! And how nice to have a friend who can prep the wood for you! If only they could make you the cocktail too 😂 Enjoy your weekend with a tasty drink!! Cheers!

[@christinecamley]

@@AndersErickson Thanks Anders! Oh, I love making the cocktails!! Lol!! But I am very happy to have a friend ensuring I can make the lovely smoke!! 😃 Enjoy the weekend!! I hope it's laid back and fun11

[@dearmas9068]

I've seen this done with little chips of wood. Those chips looked like they had been slightly charred before so they may be from an old barrel as well. The bartender had a little cast iron plate, and she would burn one tiny wood chip on it. It seemed safer and more practical to me - less bulky, if you will. Bringing in a whole barrel panel makes for a nice video though, haha!

[@Nasosdag]

One tiny wood chip? What is rock n' roll about that! Hendrix, Blackmore and Malmsteen were burning guitars!

[@dearmas9068]

@@Nasosdag haha! Well if you have to make 20 of them in a night, you probably want a safer, more efficient option. But yeah, lighting a whole barrel panel on fire is pretty awesome

[@Nasosdag]

@@dearmas9068 true... but I liked how Anders whipped out a big torch for this video! XD

[@LK90512]

Wonderful as usual! I am especially curious about the walnut bitter, did you make it yourself or did you buy it? I would absolutely love an Anders video about bitter making ;)

[@AndersErickson]

The walnut bitters was from Fee Brothers - but now you've got me thinking about my own 🤔

[@Rickflairshair]

Anders, man it’s great to see another bourbon cocktail. My favorite. This looks very good. I have actually tried maple syrup in an old fashioned before when I did a bacon wash bourbon. Maple gave it another flavor profile for sure. Will you ever make a Bentons old fashioned for the show? Keep it up man

[@AndersErickson]

Good call, Kyle - I'll keep it in mind. Cheers!

[@Nerdzombiedisco]

We all have that favorite bartender. You're mine favorite. Cheers and to your health!

[@frhwebmaster]

Vanilla, Spice and everything nice. 😉

[@7rajcan]

I absolutely loved it. Where can we get this burned wood

[@tmonatr]

Best part...Az at 5:17... "Oooo..." 🥰

[@ronlewis8398]

Looks great. I feel like id use a little more maple syrup than 1/4oz, but otherwise great looking drink!

[@stephane.foisy.186]

Making one right now, with a tweak of my own Bourbon aged Maple Syrup!!!!!

[@javiervigil2511]

I like the smoking method, pretty cool

[@xylology_est2018]

Love your work! As well as your partner's filming style. Can you ask what camera she's using? Is this video filmed in 120 and all freehand, or does she use motorized gear for the smooth panning? Thanks!

[@randymcneill4455]

I just had a smoked black walnut old fashioned tonight before seeing this video. I put a cap of tonic in my old fashioned. Just adds a bit of bite to it.

[@AndersErickson]

I like it - nice touch. Cheers, Randy!

[@shyambhatt2977]

I know this comment is a bit late, but this inspired me to make something really similar: A Smoked Ginger Old Fashioned. Used your ginger syrup recipe and some liquid smoke (no real smoker unfortunately) and a Japanese whiskey. Delicious, thank you!

[@pablitoav156]

Loved this video! I made this drink and it’s delicious, except I didn’t have a way to smoke it.

[@bayareadoogie5372]

Thoroughly enjoy your channel. It is my favorite and now, outside of tiki, my only regularly watched cocktail vids. My go-to OF's have been heavily influenced by you. I almost always have orange vs. the lemon paste method. Nevertheless and I say this with peace and love, this smoke every drink fad is really trigging something in me. I'm going to be glad when it passes. (Then again, maybe I need to talk to someone about it.) Cheers!

[@AndersErickson]

Haha I understand. All things must pass - Cheers!

[@artleitch]

A(nother) beautiful cocktail, would love to try it! One of my favourite memories involves fire and alcohol: Feuerzangenbowle with a group of friends. If you've never tried it, definitely recommend :D

[@AndersErickson]

I can't say I've tried Feuerzangenbowle, but I've very curious! It does sound like something you'd want to have a group of friends for!

[@TheRealBigT1984]

Trying this this weekend! I don't have the fancy barrel, but I do have the smoketop and their maple wood chips. Had to order the bitters online.

[@GR82BAFLAG8TOR]

You are the MAN, Anders!!! This looks freaking delicious bro! Where can I get the smoked bourbon wood though?

[@TreeCutterDoug]

You can just get a piece of UNTREATED *white* oak, from just about any lumber yard or woodworking supply store. Char the one side first, before using the method shown in the video.

[@GR82BAFLAG8TOR]

@@TreeCutterDoug thank you soooo much my man🙏

[@krixable]

Love your videos! Just checked if there is a basic-bitters-themed video up. There isn't, is it? Would love to have an indepth peak on this from you! Anyone else?

[@adammays3128]

Looks tasty. I made something similar recently, but my maple syrup is super light and can't really tell the difference in that and simple syrup, gonna get a better syrup and try again!

[@johnmangels7944]

Great recipe and a great cause! I'm making this cocktail tonight. My current favorite Old Fashioned recipe includes cayenne pepper and toasted pecan-infused Buffalo Trace bourbon, an idea from Death & Co.

[@AndersErickson]

That sounds pretty magical 👍 Cheers, John!

[@dougsmith8104]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS

[@bigfatbreakfastboy7137]

My girlfriend just bought me a cocktail smoker that I haven't used yet! Perfect timing on the video, definitely will be making this as I love old fashioneds. Cheers!

[@Gerardo-wl8gz]

Love the videos, could you do a video on your bar set up?

[@oa3114]

You make me smile 😊 every time

[@serecetascione6979]

Black Walnut bitters are my FAVE for an old fashioned...and a smoked one is simply heaven! I will have to try it with maple syrup. Question....besides smoking the board....any recommendations on other cocktail smokers? I've been looking into buying one, reading reviews, but have not chosen one.