What is more quintessential of a whiskey cocktail than an Old Fashioned drink? Arguably, the definition of a cocktail (spirits, bitters, sugar and water), the old fashioned has experienced a resurgence in recent years. We serve this traditional whiskey drink at the Wigle Distillery located in Pittsburgh’s Strip District without muddled slices of orange and cherries, though many people enjoy the fruited versions of this cocktail. Here at Wigle Whiskey we like to concoct flavor filled old fashioned recipes featuring smoked bourbon or even our maple bourbon barrel aged whiskey! However, the sky’s the limit when our bartenders are dreaming up new and innovative spirits and flavored simple syrups to add to our old fashioned recipe. An old fashioned classic recipe often calls for a sugar cube instead of simple syrup. however we find that the final outcome of a less sweet old fashioned with the substitution of simple syrup to be more pleasing.

What’s the best bourbon for old fashioned cocktails? Our bartenders reach for our classic PA Straight Bourbon for its classic robust flavor and notes of caramel, vanilla and toasted oat. If you’re looking for something a little extra flavorful, try Smoked Bourbon. A smoked bourbon old fashioned is a treat and is also easily achievable with Wigle’s Smoked Bourbon! Create a perfectly mixed old fashioned full of smoked oak flavor without smoking up your kitchen!