Yet despite this preference, Martin didn't always stick to the American whiskey in his old fashioned-- which typically uses bourbon or rye whiskey -- preferring Scotch as his spirit of choice.

Ratios: As with all Old Fashioned variations ... whisky—so the above ratio is a guideline based on a 40 or 43 percent scotch. If you use a spirit that’s 45+ percent alcohol, I might start ...

Essentially a scotch Old Fashioned, the drink is sweetened with a flavored liqueur rather than plain sugar, lending a nutty complexity, rich viscosity, and honeyed sweetness. Absinthe and brut ...

honey-sweetened scotch Old Fashioned. Ratios can be played with depending on the drinker’s preference, and for further complexity, aromatic bitters and/or a lemon twist can be added.

Try it in a smoky Scotch old fashioned, a simple highball, or the previously mentioned penicillin if you’re looking to impress guests. Back when blended malts were all the rage, people trusted ...

Yet despite this preference, Martin didn't always stick to the American whiskey in his old fashioned-- which typically uses bourbon or rye whiskey -- preferring Scotch as his spirit of choice.