"Back in the day, when I was selling two cases of Elmer T. Lee a week as my well bourbon, it was my favorite whiskey in an old fashioned, or in almost any recipe that allowed for it," states King.

The effective drink is simple to make, and it's a great option for those who want a cocktail that places whiskey front and ...

This old-fashioned whisky cocktail is an out-and-out classic of the 1960s that will make you feel like a sharp-suited Don Draper in no time. Take the orange peel and squeeze it with your fingers.

As a result, some Old Fashioned traditionalists use rye over bourbon. There’s also plenty of discussion about it online. One Reddit thread asks: “Should I be ashamed for using rye whisky in an ...