Maple & Oak Old-Fashioned

Old Fashioned & Riffs • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Maple & Oak Old-Fashioned cocktail containing Savage & Cooke Cask Finished Bourbon, Graham's 10 Year Old Aged Tawny Port, Maple syrup, Angostura Aromatic Bitters in a Old-Fashioned.

Curiada Ingredients

2.00 fl oz Savage & Cooke Cask Finished Bourbon or alternative
0.75 fl oz Graham's 10 Year Old Aged Tawny Port or alternative
3.00 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters or alternative

Other Ingredients

0.17 fl oz Maple syrup

Directions

Fill old-fashioned glass with ice
Add all ingredients to mixing glass with ice
Stir well
Strain into ice-filled old-fashioned glass
Express orange zest twist over drink and drop into glass

Cocktail Description

A woodland walk in autumn captured in liquid form—rich amber bourbon meets the complexity of aged port and the pure sweetness of maple syrup.

This sophisticated take on the classic Old-Fashioned delivers a beautiful harmony of flavors: Buffalo Trace's vanilla and caramel notes meld with Graham's 20 Year Tawny Port's nutty, dried fruit character, while real maple syrup adds depth without cloying sweetness. The aromatic bitters provide the perfect counterpoint, adding spice and maintaining balance. Perfect for contemplative evenings by the fire or as a digestif after a hearty meal, this cocktail requires just a bit of careful stirring to achieve its silky texture and proper dilution. The Maple & Oak pairs wonderfully with savory dishes like roasted game, aged cheeses, or anything featuring mushrooms—the earthy quality of the drink complements these foods beautifully, while its sweetness provides a pleasant contrast.