Yep, you read that right! Old Fashioned Week is back for 2018 to celebrate the classic cocktail across the globe.
From 1st to 10th November 2018, some of the best bars are taking part in celebrating the love for (what we think) is one of the best cocktails ever created…..EVER! Bartenders are reaching for their mixing spoons to show off their old fashioned and new-fashioned creativity for ten days of fun.
Some of the biggest brands have signed up to take part including Havana Club rum, Rhum J.M from Martinique, Monkey Shoulder blended Scotch malt whisky, and Woodford Reserve bourbon.
Speaking of Woodford Reserve, they will be mixing it up with some of the nation’s best bars to host bespoke experiences, events and cocktails with a modern twist on the American classic.
Throughout the week, try special signature Old Fashioned serves in top bars including Milk & Honey, Bar III and The Edition, or treat yourself to one of Woodford Reserve’s music nights at Oriole, or The Fitz. Bar Swift will be bringing a “boudoir” 1950s style music event, as well as serving a special Southern style food menu and speciality Woodford Reserve cocktail for the entirety of Old Fashioned Week.
Here are some of the events where you can enjoy a Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned:
Oriole Bar – Woodford presents Eric Ranzoni Trio
A night of blues music with one of the finest singers and piano players around, with a special Old-Fashioned menu with three different serves.
Monday 5th November 9-11pm
Poultry Avenue, EC1A 9LH
Cocktail Trading Company
Woodford Reserve will host an Old-Fashioned Punch Up event in collaboration with its bar in Bristol to deliver an Old Fashioned evening.
Tuesday 6th November
68 Bethnal Green Road, Brick Lane, E1 6GQ
The Ned
A Bourbon and Blues night with a live band from 8.30pm.
Tuesday 6th November
27 Poultry, London, EC2R 8AJ
Swift
A night of blues music in a 1950s style setting, accompanied by specialty Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned cocktails.
Thursday 7th November
12 Old Compton Street, Soho, W1D 4TQ
The Fitz
A night of blues music and signature Old Fashioned serves.
Wednesday 7th November
The Principal London, 1-8 Russel Square, Bloomsbury, WC1B 5BE
This is just a flavour of things to come so book the dates off now and we’ll hopefully see you there. Happy sipping!