Hochstadter's Slow & Low Proper Rye Old Fashioned
42% ABV (84 proof) | 750mL | Ready-to-drink bottled Old Fashioned — Hochstadter's Slow & Low Proper Rye Old Fashioned is the original bottled rock & rye: straight rye whiskey blended with rock candy, raw honey, navel oranges, and Angostura bitters, produced by Cooper Spirits in New Jersey. No mixing, no measuring — it's the classic cocktail, done properly, in a bottle. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
The pour drinks like a well-made bar Old Fashioned: candied orange peel and honeysuckle on the nose, a fruit-filled palate with sweet, smoky salinity, bold rye spice under raw honey and rock-candy sweetness, and a long, smooth, warming finish of lingering spice and caramelized sweetness. Among ready-to-drink cocktails, Slow & Low is the connoisseur's pick — built on real straight rye whiskey, not neutral spirit. (Also sold in 100mL cans; this listing is the 750mL bottle.)
Tasting notes
Nose: candied orange peel, honeysuckle, brown sugar, aromatic bitters. Palate: sweet fruit, smoky salinity, bold rye spice, raw honey. Finish: long, smooth, warming; lingering spice and caramelized sweetness. (Per brand/retailer notes.)
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 42% ABV (84 proof) — 750mL bottled cocktail
- Straight rye whiskey + rock candy + raw honey + navel orange + Angostura bitters
- Ready to drink — just pour over ice
- Cooper Spirits, New Jersey
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Pour over a large ice cube in a rocks glass; garnish with an orange twist or cherry if you're feeling proper.
Frequently asked questions
What is rock & rye?
A 19th-century American tradition of rye whiskey sweetened with rock candy and fruit — Slow & Low is the modern bottled version.
Do I need to add anything?
No — it's a complete Old Fashioned in the bottle. Just pour over ice.
What proof is it?
84 proof (42% ABV) — matching its straight rye whiskey base.
Does it come in other sizes?
Yes — it's also sold in 100mL cans; this product is the 750mL bottle.