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Old Fashioned

Old Fashioned

The Old Fashioned has two centuries of history behind it, but this classic never feels outdated. J.P. Wiser’s 10 Year Old brings oak, spice, and subtle sweetness that create a smooth, aromatic Canadian whisky Old Fashioned. Stirred slowly over ice and finished with bright orange oils, it’s a strong, elegant cocktail perfect before or after dinner.

Taste Citrus & Spice
Difficulty Easy
Glass Rocks
Garnish Orange Peel
Old Fashioned

Flavour Profile

strong oaky aromatic stirred

ingredients

Ingredient Quantity
J.P. Wiser’s 10 Year Old Canadian Whisky 2 oz.
Sugar 1 tsp sugar
Angostura bitters 4 dashes
Water 1 tsp
Orange peel for garnish 1 strip
Ice cube 4-5

instructions

  1. Add sugar to the bottom of a rocks glass. Add bitters and water, stirring to dissolve the sugar completely. (If using a sugar cube, you’ll need to press it with the back of a spoon to help dissolve it.)
  2. Add J.P. Wiser’s 10 Year Old Canadian Whisky, add ice, and stir well.
  3. Prepare your orange zest garnish by peeling a thin strip of orange. Squeeze it above the drink to release the oils from the skin, and drop it in or attach to the rim.

Note: You can prepare an old fashioned in the glass you’re serving it in (as in the directions below), or you can make it in a separate mixing glass and then strain it into the rocks glass for serving it.

Frequently Asked Questions

A heavy rocks glass with a single large ice cube works best. The slow melt keeps the cocktail cold while controlling dilution so the whisky’s oak, spice, and aroma stay balanced.
Either works. Building in the serving glass is traditional and keeps the ritual simple; using a separate mixing glass gives you more control over chilling and dilution before straining into the rocks glass.
Stir for 20–30 seconds until the drink is very cold. Proper dilution “opens up” the whisky, helping release subtle aromas and creating a smoother, more integrated Old Fashioned.
J.P. Wiser’s 10 Year Old delivers balanced oak, spice, and subtle sweetness. For a more luxurious version, try long-aged options like 15 Year or 18 Year, which add deeper complexity to this stirred classic.
A classic Old Fashioned is typically made with bourbon, giving it a sweeter, fuller profile. A Canadian Old Fashioned made with J.P. Wiser’s leans smoother and more oak-vanilla driven, with a drier finish. Both follow the same build, but the flavour shifts with the style of whisky.

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J.P. Wiser’s 10 Year Old Canadian Whisky

J.P. Wiser’s 10 Year Old Canadian Whisky

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The History of Old Fashioned

Why Is the Old Fashioned One of the Most Famous Cocktails?

The Old Fashioned traces its roots back to the earliest definition of a “cocktail” in 1806: spirits, sugar, water, and bitters. Through the early 1800s, this simple formula was known as the “Whiskey Cocktail,” and it stayed that way until bartenders in the 1860s began adding liqueurs and new spirits to create more elaborate “Fancy” and “Improved” versions. Drinkers who preferred the original build pushed back, asking for their cocktail made “the old-fashioned way”, and the name stuck.

By the late 1800s, printed recipes such as Theodore Proulx’s 1888 Old-Fashioned Cocktail and George Kappeler’s 1895 Old Fashioned Whiskey Cocktail helped standardize the drink as we know it today. Prohibition later pushed the drink in a new direction, with muddled fruit added to mask the harshness of bootleg spirits, a style that persisted well into the 20th century. The classic (spirit-forward, balanced, and aromatic), returned to prominence with the modern cocktail revival.

How Did Canadian Whisky Influence the Old Fashioned Cocktail?

While the Old Fashioned developed in the United States, Canada played a significant role, especially during Prohibition. With American distilling shut down and quality spirits scarce, Canadian whisky, smuggled across the border in large quantities, became one of the most readily available options for making Old Fashioneds. Historians note it was likely among the most common whiskies used for the drink during that era. In fact, Canadian whisky was the #1 whisky sold in the USA from 1865 to 2010, and continues to be the #1 whisky sold across North America.

Canada’s early adoption of aging requirements and blending practices in the late 19th century also shaped the style of Canadian whisky known today, balanced, approachable, and ideal for a spirit-forward cocktail. That’s why modern high-quality Canadian whiskies, including J.P. Wiser’s 10 Year Old, work so naturally in an Old Fashioned.

A Canadian Twist: The Maple Old Fashioned

A modern “north of the border” variation swaps sugar or simple syrup for maple syrup. It isn’t historical, but it’s distinctly Canadian and highlights how well Canadian whisky pairs with warm, natural sweetness, making it a popular twist for drinkers looking to put a local stamp on a classic.