An Old Fashioned

[Bozo_Casanova 26472]

Also shitty in a cocktail- baking powder

[Jimbaround 975]

On 3/30/2018 at 8:32 PM, BigDHornfan said:

Where'd you find the 8 yr Willett Rye?  I've only ever seen the 3 yr.

 

That bottle is at least 5 years old.  There was a time when Willett was pumping our a number of different age statements (at varying prices).  A buddy of mine got that for me as a gift for something.

[QuesoEspecial 255]

Had an average old fashioned Friday with muddled cherries/oranges and Basil Hayden’s on Friday. My house recipe is to use a couple drops of maple syrup, 5-6 shakes of Angostora bitters and a couple of fingers of Larceny. Swirl to combine and drop in a large spherical ice cube...quick and tasty

[G650 14262]

Interesting

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[G650 14262]

20 hours ago, Anastasis said:

Note to shaggy: When rummaging through your pantry for sugar don't mistakenly grab the ziploc bag full of Mediterranean sea salt. 

One drain pour later...

Yeesh

[Yankee 39]

Had an average old fashioned Friday with muddled cherries/oranges and Basil Hayden’s on Friday. My house recipe is to use a couple drops of maple syrup, 5-6 shakes of Angostora bitters and a couple of fingers of Larceny. Swirl to combine and drop in a large spherical ice cube...quick and tasty

Fan of the maple syrup for a quick old fashioned. Mainly because I don't drink enough of them to keep simple syrup in my bar, but also cause i like the taste.

[Daichee Bell 2925]

On 3/26/2018 at 10:42 PM, UnivTex34 said:

I do like Templeton, but I drink too much to be buying it all the time, and after extensive research, have found you have to spend north of $60 a bottle to really make a noticeable difference. Old Overholt is very underrated. Although 3 years ago it was $14 a bottle, and now it’s closer to $20.

So happy I've found Old Overholt.  It's essentially Bulleit. Contigo in Austin makes the best Old Fashioned I've had in awhile.  

[Daichee Bell 2925]

On 3/26/2018 at 11:17 PM, TexasFootball18 said:

Jim Bean and dollar store cherries, she absolutely murdered that ole fashioned

It's amazing how many of these I've had.  

[Macanudo 12979]

Murders?

[Bozo_Casanova 26472]

So happy I've found Old Overholt.

JFC It’s like I’ve been talking to myself for the last 20 years with you people


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[Anastasis 23472]

LOL.  He right.  BC been pimping OO since it was like $14 a bottle. 

[Daichee Bell 2925]

JFC It’s like I’ve been talking to myself for the last 20 years with you people


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Good things take time. Took me a bit to go full rye.


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[Macanudo 12979]

Question on the Old Overholt....   Are ya'll using the normal 80 proof stuff or the Bonded 100 proof?   I grabbed a bottle of the 80 proof from my local Spec's only to discover that the family (non-Spec's) store closer to Casa Macanudo had the Bonded. 

The local store also had the Basil Hayden Rye and  Dark Rye.  Anyone try those ? 

As for Spec's.... I did grab a bottle of the Willet Family Estate Rye (108 proof)  Looking forward to cracking that open.  

 

[Yankee 39]

The willet makes a nice manhattan.

[Bozo_Casanova 26472]

At least I was talking about 80. I haven’t had Overholt bonded yet, but I want to get to know it neat before I start mixing it.


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[BigDHornfan 6548]

31 minutes ago, Macanudo said:

Question on the Old Overholt....   Are ya'll using the normal 80 proof stuff or the Bonded 100 proof?   I grabbed a bottle of the 80 proof from my local Spec's only to discover that the family (non-Spec's) store closer to Casa Macanudo had the Bonded. 

The local store also had the Basil Hayden Rye and  Dark Rye.  Anyone try those ? 

As for Spec's.... I did grab a bottle of the Willet Family Estate Rye (108 proof)  Looking forward to cracking that open.  

 

The Willet makes a good OF.    I too am curious about the Basil Rye.   Their bourbon is good.

[Macanudo 12979]

OK....  So far the Willet is OK not great.  At least to my pallet.  Considering the proof, there's not nearly the bite that I was expecting.   Not a bad thing but I thought there would be more of a zing compared to Bulliet.    I like it but its seeming like it's not worth the price.

[staboner 4974]

9 minutes ago, Macanudo said:

OK....  So far the Willet is OK not great.  At least to my pallet.  Considering the proof, there's not nearly the bite that I was expecting.   Not a bad thing but I thought there would be more of a zing compared to Bulliet.    I like it but its seeming like it's not worth the price.

man that goes to show you. i think willet rye is the best purchase in the store at $40. i find bulliet rye just really boring now and haven't bought it for years, but 5 years back is was my fav

conclusion: have another OF

 

[Neonmoon 38129]

Best old fashioned in an Austin restaurant? 

My range is limited but Eddie Vs and Bartlett’s make a good one 

[Bozo_Casanova 26472]

Making an Old Fashioned is like frying an egg. It’s very easy to make a good one, and exceedingly difficult to make a great one.


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[Daichee Bell 2925]

Question on the Old Overholt....   Are ya'll using the normal 80 proof stuff or the Bonded 100 proof?   I grabbed a bottle of the 80 proof from my local Spec's only to discover that the family (non-Spec's) store closer to Casa Macanudo had the Bonded. 
The local store also had the Basil Hayden Rye and  Dark Rye.  Anyone try those ? 
As for Spec's.... I did grab a bottle of the Willet Family Estate Rye (108 proof)  Looking forward to cracking that open.  
 

I’ve used both, but preferred the 80 proof.


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[BigDHornfan 6548]

Pikesville>Willet

[BigDHornfan 6548]

On 3/30/2018 at 9:47 AM, nycHorn said:

Whoa whoa, let's pump the breaks here.

Try a Manhattan with a rye with a strong bite.  I like Michters or Rittenhouse.  Then use Antica Torino for the vermouth.  This stuff is delicious. A splash of bitters and then I soften everything by taking a lemon peel and twisting it so the oils spritz the cocktail.  It's incredible.

Holy shit, can't believe I've never tried this stuff before.  Having a manhattan with Pikesville Rye and the Antica Torino right now.  Delicious!!

[nycHorn 3011]

50 minutes ago, BigDHornfan said:

Holy shit, can't believe I've never tried this stuff before.  Having a manhattan with Pikesville Rye and the Antica Torino right now.  Delicious!!

Awesome man.  I'm jealous you're putting one down right now.

[Rollo Tomassi 80]

On 4/1/2018 at 6:04 PM, Daichee Bell said:

So happy I've found Old Overholt.  It's essentially Bulleit. Contigo in Austin makes the best Old Fashioned I've had in awhile.  

they also make a fantastic whiskey sour.....My drink of choice.

I like an old fashioned, but LOVE me a sour.  My typical mix uses Bulleit Rye, fresh lemon juice, agave nectar in place of simple syrup, and an egg white.  I mix 2 drinks at a time and use 1 egg white per 2-drink shaker.

[utee94 15824]

18 minutes ago, nycHorn said:

Awesome man.  I'm jealous you're putting one down right now.

You can't be drunk since lunch, if you don't start drinking at lunch!

 

[Daichee Bell 2925]

17 minutes ago, Rollo Tomassi said:

they also make a fantastic whiskey sour.....My drink of choice.

I like an old fashioned, but LOVE me a sour.  My typical mix uses Bulleit Rye, fresh lemon juice, agave nectar in place of simple syrup, and an egg white.  I mix 2 drinks at a time and use 1 egg white per 2-drink shaker.

Thanks. That sounds terrific.   I'll try it out 

[BigDHornfan 6548]

5 hours ago, nycHorn said:

Awesome man.  I'm jealous you're putting one down right now.

Liked it so much I just put a bottle of Pikesville Rye and 375 ml of Antica Torino with about 10 dashes of bitters in my 2 ltr oak barrel and gonna let it sit for a month .  Had one at restaurant tonight that was barrel aged and it was great.

[Bozo_Casanova 26472]

they also make a fantastic whiskey sour.....My drink of choice.
I like an old fashioned, but LOVE me a sour.  My typical mix uses Bulleit Rye, fresh lemon juice, agave nectar in place of simple syrup, and an egg white.  I mix 2 drinks at a time and use 1 egg white per 2-drink shaker.

That’s a whiskey sour flip.

Try the same thing with Pisco and put a couple of drops of angostura and some nutmeg on top, and you’ve got the Pisco Sour, the national drink of Peru.
Sublime.

Also, use sugar or simple syrup. If you are using Agave nectar you might as well use Karo.




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[Macanudo 12979]

Tried one tonight with Old Overholt.  Better, IMO, than the Willet but still lagging  a bit behind Bulleit for oomph.    Poured a second a while later, went lighter on bitters/simple syrup and a bit heavier on the Old Overholt.   Better.

[staboner 4974]

12 hours ago, Macanudo said:

Tried one tonight with Old Overholt.  Better, IMO, than the Willet but still lagging  a bit behind Bulleit for oomph.    Poured a second a while later, went lighter on bitters/simple syrup and a bit heavier on the Old Overholt.   Better.

your post a few back made me so mad i went and bought a new bottle of willet the other night. it was glorious. 

if you willet dude, it is no dream 

[Doc Holliday 199]

looks like I will be making some old fashioned this weekend as I have a hankerin

[Macanudo 12979]

6 hours ago, staboner said:

your post a few back made me so mad i went and bought a new bottle of willet the other night. it was glorious. 

if you willet dude, it is no dream 

Drink what you like..... like what you drink.  

[pops 6986]

On 4/2/2018 at 4:21 PM, Macanudo said:

Question on the Old Overholt....   Are ya'll using the normal 80 proof stuff or the Bonded 100 proof?   I grabbed a bottle of the 80 proof from my local Spec's only to discover that the family (non-Spec's) store closer to Casa Macanudo had the Bonded. 

The local store also had the Basil Hayden Rye and  Dark Rye.  Anyone try those ? 

As for Spec's.... I did grab a bottle of the Willet Family Estate Rye (108 proof)  Looking forward to cracking that open.  

 

The BH Dark Rye is great, but it has other stuff in it than just rye. Regardless, very tasty. 

Pro tip, a couple slugs of that in your coffee on a Saturday morning will make U7 soccer almost enjoyable!

[Pescado_Rojo 19416]

Had a date with Mrs Rojo last night. Had an absolutely sublime OF at St Genevieve before dinner, then we ran into some friends that were going to Culinary Dropout so we walked over and had a drink with them. Ordered an OF there, took two sips and left it sitting on the bar. Second worst OF I've ever had. The worst will always be the Salt Lake City Marriott, where the bartender actually topped it off with a shot of Sprite from his mix gun.

[staboner 4974]

16 hours ago, Macanudo said:

Drink what you like..... like what you drink.  

[Jerry Callo 8703]

I don't trust ordering an OF when at a restaurant or bar.  Way too many possibilities - most of which I wouldn't like.  If sitting at the bar and talking to the bartender, then I could gauge his thoughts before ordering.  Otherwise, no.

[Firemans4Horn 18051]

Rittenhouse for a couple bucks more than Old Overholt is well worth it. 

[ERhine 1894]

Had a date with Mrs Rojo last night. Had an absolutely sublime OF at St Genevieve before dinner, then we ran into some friends that were going to Culinary Dropout so we walked over and had a drink with them. Ordered an OF there, took two sips and left it sitting on the bar. Second worst OF I've ever had. The worst will always be the Salt Lake City Marriott, where the bartender actually topped it off with a shot of Sprite from his mix gun.

I’ve long advocated that you can tell the quality of a hotel by the old fashioned you get from the bar.

[BigDHornfan 6548]

It’s not an OF, but I figured this had kind of morphed into the bourbon cocktail thread.
Manhattan made with Col. Taylor Straight Rye, Antica Torino vermouth and a luxardo cherry.
Cheers you surly ass fucks!

[DoobieWah 1443]

On 3/27/2018 at 12:19 PM, Pescado_Rojo said:

I travel a lot for work, and the OF is pretty much my go to bar drink. 90% of them are terrible.

[nycHorn 3011]

22 hours ago, BigDHornfan said:

It’s not an OF, but I figured this had kind of morphed into the bourbon cocktail thread.
Manhattan made with Col. Taylor Straight Rye, Antica Torino vermouth and a luxardo cherry.
Cheers you surly ass fucks!

I'm coming to your house.  I can't wait to hear about the barrel aging  you have going on.  That's next level drinking my man.

[Macanudo 12979]

On 4/5/2018 at 10:15 AM, staboner said:

your post a few back made me so mad i went and bought a new bottle of willet the other night. it was glorious. 

if you willet dude, it is no dream 

Did another one with Willet tonight.  Starting to see the sublety.   Not a lot of bite but with a little less simple syrup and bitters, it had a little more oomph.  

I'm not knocking Willet.   It's good.   I'm still experimenting with my preferences.   

 

[Texas St. Armadillos 1381]

Demerara sugar cubes for the win.

[staboner 4974]

18 hours ago, Macanudo said:

Did another one with Willet tonight.  Starting to see the sublety.   Not a lot of bite but with a little less simple syrup and bitters, it had a little more oomph.  

I'm not knocking Willet.   It's good.   I'm still experimenting with my preferences.   

 

cool. i never really do a willet rye for an old fashioned, i do the willet bourbon. you weren't originally talking about the willet branded bourbon were you? the bourbon is a much rarer find than the rye. 

for the willet rye try a manhattan. 3 parts willet to one part sweet vermouth. the rye really shines in this drink for me and willet really separates here for me (versus old overholt, rittenhouse, etc)

(also - specs carries rowan's creek bourbon. i just learned its made by the willet distillery. its a bit sweeter but very damn good and great for OFs)

[Macanudo 12979]

I have a bottle of both the "regular" Willet (looks like a genie bottle) and the rye.   Personally, I think the rye makes a better OF to my taste buds but to each their own.

[Rollo Tomassi 80]

Always a rye for me w/ my OF (and most other whiskey cocktails)

[ZB'Tejas 593]

I typically opt for a Rye... have been happy just using Bulleit Rye.  I did make a few using Whistle Pig and it's good but probably wasting the Rye. I think bitters makes a difference as well. I've been using the Hella Bitters from NYC (versus Angostura). Pour a little over a sugar cube and muddle before adding the rye and orange peel

[HookEm 2467]

Rye is betrer with a lemon peel. Bourbon is better with an orange peel. IMHO.

[RMac5 1551]

I agree on the rye in an OF, I typically use Templeton at home.