Slow & Low Old Fashioned 6 Year Old
100 proof | 6-year-old straight rye whiskey base | 750mL — Slow & Low's limited-release Old Fashioned is built on 6-year-old straight rye whiskey, blended with Demerara sugar and aromatic and orange bitters, then bottled at a craft-bar strength of 100 proof.
From Cooper Spirits Co. in Philadelphia — the Hochstadter's team that revived America's original bottled cocktail, Rock & Rye — Slow & Low takes the old fashioned back to its roots: real aged whiskey, real sugar, real bitters, nothing else. This limited edition raises the stakes with a 6-year-old straight rye base and a full 100-proof bottling strength, delivering the kind of bold, full-bodied old fashioned you'd expect from a top craft bar. It earned Double Gold at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Among ready-to-drink cocktails, few bottles punch at this weight.
Tasting Notes
- Aroma: Sweet caramel and oak.
- Palate: Bold and full-bodied — dried fruit, spice, and toasted oak.
- Finish: Smooth and warm, with lingering caramel and spice.
Why Buy It
- Built on genuine 6-year-old straight rye whiskey — not neutral spirits.
- Bottled at 100 proof: true craft-bar strength in a ready-to-pour bottle.
- Made with Demerara sugar, aromatic bitters, and orange bitters — the classic build.
- Double Gold, 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
- From the Philadelphia team behind the Rock & Rye revival — bottled-cocktail specialists.
How to Enjoy
Chill the bottle, then pour 2–3 ounces over one large ice cube in a rocks glass. Express an orange peel over the top if you're feeling fancy — though it's genuinely excellent straight from the bottle. Keep a bottle ready for instant, no-compromise old fashioneds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Slow & Low a real old fashioned cocktail?
Yes — it's a fully built old fashioned in a bottle: straight rye whiskey, Demerara sugar, and aromatic and orange bitters, ready to pour over ice. No mixing required.
What whiskey is in Slow & Low Old Fashioned?
This limited release uses a 6-year-old straight rye whiskey as its base, bottled at 100 proof.
How strong is it compared to a bar-made old fashioned?
At 100 proof (50% ABV), it's at full craft-bar strength — most ready-to-drink cocktails are far weaker. Pour it like the real thing, because it is.