re: Is an Old Fashion a good or bad way to be introduced to whiskey/bourbon?

The old fashioned was created as a way to make shitty whiskey taste better during prohibition. So you're really going to miss out on the complex taste profiles that most Bourbons/whiskeys have to offer if you rely on it too much. But if you do, make sure to use a good rye otherwise they'll suck, I like redemption rye or maybe Sazerac.

I would suggest starting with a heavily wheated bourbon on ice as an intro and move to standard and rye as you progress. Something like WL Weller (green label) is a really good starting point.

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Explore that category. There is a profile for everyone. Too many people just end up buried in what they think they like.

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This. Try all sorts of whiskey/whisky/bourbon/etc. Try them different ways. See what you like.

And if, after you've tried it a few of them a few different ways, you still dislike it, then maybe it's not for you. That's fine; find something else you like.

Don’t use a $100 bottle for an old fashioned, but that’s about it. Drink what you want and everyone else can frick off.

Old fashions are great, but I typically drink my bourbon on the rocks (no adders).

I really like Bulleit. Not overly expensive, but not cheap tasting either.

I've also been introduced to Buffalo Trace recently, and have enjoyed it also.

I find Irish whiskeys to be much weaker than their American counterparts. But if I do go Irish, I go runn of the mill Jameson.

Connor McGregor's Proper 12 was very meh, I don't recommend it.

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Old Grand Dad bottled in bond
Monkey shoulder
Red breast 12
Dickel Rye or Bulleit Rye
Ardbeg an AO

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Great list

So I used some Four Roses Small Batch in this Old Fashioned I'm drinking, and I have to say, uh, it's fricking delicious.

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So I used some Four Roses Small Batch in this Old Fashioned I'm drinking, and I have to say, uh, it's fricking delicious.

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If you have any 60%+ bourbon, it makes a fine drink.

Reminds me of a real sidecar.

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If you have any 60%+ bourbon, it makes a fine drink.

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I'll have to look through my bar stock.

ETA: I have some Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea Cask Strength at 56%, should do the trick.

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if I don't like an old fashion, am I simply not going to like whiskey?

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No, not necessarily. I love whiskey and especially bourbons but can't stand Old Fashions. Not into the added sugar (too sweet) or bitters.
Buy a nice small batch bourbon(Elijah Craig or Woodford Reserve would be a good, easy to find starter) and pour a couple fingers with a few large ice cubes. Let it melt for a couple minutes and then sip it. This will get you acclimated to something new. A good bourbon is smooth and has very little "bite".

Candied orange peel
Luxardo cherries
Bitters
Muddle
Brown Sugar Bourbon
Dash of water
Pour over ice ball
Yummmmmmmmmm!!!