The Old Fashioned is my favorite drink. It introduced me to whiskey and mixology plus it's simple and versatile. I think it's easy to judge if a bar has good cocktails based solely on their Old Fashioned. What are your opinions, favorite variations, etc?
Maple syrup is the way to go
Absolutely. Whiskey and maple syrup just go so well together. There’s no better flavour to add to whiskey than maple, imo
More than the rye, coffee, or cinnamon, the maple syrup is really what puts a Churchill's Breakfast over the edge for me.