The Old Fashioned is one of the most iconic concoctions in the history of cocktails. Sadly, this particular iteration is a sugared one trick pony that offers little in comparison with the original. The Thomas Ashbourne line of celebrity RTD (ready to drink) cocktails aim to accomplish what no RTD has done yet, which is to make a comparable canned version of the real thing. An Old Fashioned is fairly simple to make: rye whiskey, bitters, sugar (either in cube form of simple syrup) with a garnish of cheery or orange peel. It’s pretty straightforward – however, you need the right authentic ingredients. This version is sweet, lacking any noticeable rye (or bourbon for that matter) and ends up being a lightweight sweet liquor thing that’s not worth much past the first sip. 80
Reviewed by Michael Cervin
Brand – Thomas Ashbourne
Spirit Type – Old Fashioned
Other Designation – RTD
Country of Origin – USA
ABV – 25%
Bottle Size – 200ml can
Price – $6
Score – 80
Date Reviewed – 10/14/2023