Handy & Schiller Barreled Old Fashioned Cocktail
Handy & Schiller Barreled Old Fashioned Cocktail – Barrel-Aged Ready-to-Drink Old Fashioned | Buffalo Trace Distillery
Handy & Schiller Barreled Old Fashioned Cocktail is a premium barrel-aged ready-to-drink Old Fashioned crafted at the legendary Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. Blending heritage bourbon with bitters and then aging the finished cocktail in barrel, this expression delivers the timeless elegance of a classic Old Fashioned — perfectly balanced, deeply flavored, and ready to pour straight from the bottle.
The Handy & Schiller series represents Buffalo Trace’s vision for the premium ready-to-drink cocktail: classic American cocktails crafted with the same care, heritage, and quality ingredients that define the distillery’s world-renowned spirits. Barrel aging rounds and integrates the flavors, delivering an Old Fashioned of genuine depth and sophistication that honors the most iconic cocktail in American drinking culture.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Classic Old Fashioned aromatics — rich bourbon, orange peel, and aromatic bitters — deepened and rounded by barrel aging
- Palate: Smooth and beautifully integrated with bourbon sweetness, caramel, vanilla, and a warm bitters complexity that speaks to the barrel-aging process
- Finish: Long and warming with lingering bourbon richness, orange, and a gentle bittersweet depth — the refined finish of a perfectly crafted barrel-aged Old Fashioned
Key Highlights
- ✔ Barrel-aged Old Fashioned — aged in barrel for exceptional depth and integration
- ✔ Made with Buffalo Trace bourbon & bitters — classic Old Fashioned ingredients from a legendary distillery
- ✔ Ready to pour — no mixing, no measuring, no compromise
- ✔ Crafted at Buffalo Trace Distillery — one of America’s most celebrated and historic distilleries
- ✔ 750mL bottle — ideal for entertaining, gifting, or enjoying at home
- ✔ Available at Del Mesa Liquor with nationwide shipping
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Handy & Schiller series?
The Handy & Schiller series is Buffalo Trace Distillery’s premium barrel-aged ready-to-drink cocktail line — named in honor of two legendary figures in American whiskey history. Each expression is crafted using Buffalo Trace’s own spirits and classic cocktail recipes, then barrel-aged to develop the depth, integration, and complexity that sets them apart from standard ready-to-drink cocktails.
How should I serve Handy & Schiller Barreled Old Fashioned?
Handy & Schiller Barreled Old Fashioned is best served over a large ice cube in a rocks glass, garnished with an orange peel or Luxardo cherry. As a barrel-aged cocktail, it is already perfectly balanced and ready to enjoy — simply pour and savor.
Where can I buy Handy & Schiller Barreled Old Fashioned Cocktail?
You can purchase it online through Del Mesa Liquor with nationwide shipping available.
