I assume Makers Mark, Buffalo Trace, and regular Woodford Reserve are the most universal and popular bourbons to make an old fashioned with. Those are $30 to $40 a bottle.

I could be wrong but I don’t think old fashioneds are made with fancier bourbons than that? If you’re a wealthy guy at a restaurant who loves bourbon, are you ordering an old fashioned made with a $100 bourbon? Something like Blanton’s, a known $100 MSRP bottle.

Anonymous wrote:Four Roses

Their single barrel is excellent for the price.

Four Roses

Makers mark or four roses. The better, more expensive ones should be had straight, otherwise a waste in cocktails.

Anonymous wrote:The bar manager at a restaurant we frequent recommended Woodford Reserve Double Oaked for a good, interesting option. It looks like that goes for about $60 a bottle. I’d spend more if you all think there’s something noteworthy with broad appeal. Thank you.

Woodford is decent middle shelf stuff.
Most any Bardstown Lux Row stuff will work if you get the single barrel ones, or bottled in bond at least.

If you have the money, go with one of the Van Winkle bottles if you can find one. Might have to buy from a private stash.
https://oldripvanwinkle.com/

Anonymous wrote:Woodford and Angels Envy. For a classic, Makers Mark.

+1 to these

Woodford and Angels Envy. For a classic, Makers Mark.

No need to spend more than that.

The bar manager at a restaurant we frequent recommended Woodford Reserve Double Oaked for a good, interesting option. It looks like that goes for about $60 a bottle. I’d spend more if you all think there’s something noteworthy with broad appeal. Thank you.