The Woodford Reserve Distiller's Select is widely considered the gold standard for a classic Old Fashioned. Its complex profile of spice and vanilla provides a robust backbone that stands up perfectly to bitters and sugar.
To prepare, combine two ounces of bourbon with a sugar cube soaked in two dashes of Angostura bitters. Add a large ice cube and stir gently for thirty seconds to achieve the perfect dilution.
Finish the drink with a wide swath of orange peel, expressing the oils over the glass to highlight the citrus notes inherent in the spirit. This ritual elevates the simple ingredients into a sophisticated experience.