About this episode

This episode focuses on crafting the ultimate Old Fashioned cocktail using premium ingredients.

On this episode of DadDimes on the Rocks , we step behind the bar to build what might just be the ultimate Old Fashioned — a cocktail rooted in tradition, elevated by premium ingredients, and centered around the bold character of Elijah Craig Single Barrel 15 Year Bourbon . This isn’t a rushed pour or a throw-together happy hour drink. This is an Old Fashioned designed to slow the evening down. We start with the rich, oak-forward depth of Elijah Craig 15 Year — a bourbon carrying layers of caramel, toasted vanilla, baking spice, and mature Kentucky oak from over a decade in the barrel. Its full-bodied profile creates the perfect foundation for a cocktail that demands balance without sacrificing complexity. To build the sweetness, we drop in La Perruche sugar cubes , bringing a subtle raw cane sugar richness that melts beautifully into the bourbon while adding a slightly deeper, more natural sweetness than the standard white cube. A few dashes of Angostura Orange Bitters brighten the drink with citrus oils and spice, lifting the heavier oak and caramel notes while adding depth to every sip. Then comes the finishing touch — Woodford Reserve Cocktail Cherries . Dark, rich, and…

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