The Buffalo Trace Old Fashioned is a masterclass in simplicity. By using a high-quality bourbon, you allow the complex notes of vanilla and brown sugar to shine through the dilution of the ice.
Start by muddling a sugar cube with two dashes of aromatic bitters and a splash of water in a heavy-bottomed glass. Add a large ice cube and pour two ounces of Buffalo Trace over it.
Stir gently for thirty seconds to chill the spirit without over-diluting. Express the oils of an orange peel over the surface and drop it in to finish this timeless drink.