Bitters for Old Fashion

Angostura or Pecheuds. I like both but lean Ang


Orange bitters is a great addition as well. Always orange, never lemon for OFs. And do an expressed orange peel, not a slice. You want the oils from the peel to add the flavor without cutting the bourbon down with the juice.

Also I’m using Bulleit bourbon, I’ll be honest I’m new to the bourbon game bc I like Irish whiskey

Angostura. Peychaud's is good too if you can't find angostura.

I second the orange peel. Make sure it's a maraschino cherry.

I use Regans' orange bitters - I'm surprised not to see it being mentioned. I think it's made in New Orleans.



I recently purchased this Barsmith - Old Fashioned mix though. Interested to give it a whirl.

1/4 Oz simple syrup
2 dashes Angostura butters
2 Oz Bourbon (or Rye)

Stir in a mixing glass with ice until cold. Strain into another old fashioned glass filled with ice. Express the oils of an orange peel over glass and add to drink. Top with a maraschino cherry.

This is about the perfect drink for me. I like Buffalo Trace or Elijah Craig for my standard old fashioned, though just about any bourbon will do.

Check out Bourbon Real Talk on YouTube if you want to learn more about bourbon itself. The guy does a great job of teaching.

I like sazerac rye and luxardo cherry in my old fashioned. I'm also lazy and use Elijah Craig old fashioned syrup

Angostura Orange Bitters the best of both worlds.