Slow & Low Maple Old Fashioned
80 proof | Ready-to-drink cocktail | 750mL — Slow & Low Maple Old Fashioned, launched in September 2025 alongside its Cherry sibling, is crafted in collaboration with Crown Maple using their 100% pure organic estate-produced maple syrup from upstate New York and Vermont.
When Slow & Low (Hochstadter's, Philadelphia) expanded into flavored old fashioneds in fall 2025, they partnered with Crown Maple — producers of estate-made organic maple syrup — for an autumn-ready expression that swaps the classic sugar for real maple. The result scored 88 points at The Daily Pour and delivers a thick, voluminous maple mouthfeel wrapped around the brand's signature rye-whiskey old fashioned base. It's the bottle that ready-to-drink cocktail shelves have been missing every fall.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Bright orange citrus with subtle maple sweetness.
- Palate: Crème brûlée, molasses, and spices over a thick, voluminous maple mouthfeel, with roasted walnut and pumpkin spice.
- Finish: Fading gently to vanilla and oak.
Why Buy It
- Made with Crown Maple's 100% pure organic estate-produced maple syrup.
- A 2025 release from the Philadelphia team behind the Rock & Rye revival.
- Scored 88 at The Daily Pour.
- Ready to pour at 80 proof — instant fall cocktail, no bar tools needed.
- Pairs beautifully with whiskey-forward palates and dessert-style cocktails alike — a great value at under $30.
How to Enjoy
Pour over a big cube in a rocks glass and let the maple open up as it chills. It's made for autumn evenings, Thanksgiving tables, and fireside sipping — or anywhere you'd reach for a classic old fashioned with a seasonal twist.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Maple Old Fashioned different from the original?
The classic Slow & Low build — rye whiskey and bitters — sweetened with Crown Maple's 100% pure organic maple syrup instead of Demerara sugar, giving it a rich maple mouthfeel and warm autumn spice character.
Is it made with real maple syrup?
Yes — it's crafted in collaboration with Crown Maple using their estate-produced organic maple syrup from upstate New York and Vermont.
How should I serve it?
Chilled, over a large ice cube in a rocks glass. No mixing or garnish needed.