A Tumble hand-crafted by several serious-minded sippers, on an odyssey to procure the most right and proper realisation of that pinnacle of the bartender's profession... the 'Old Fashioned'

Old fashioned review #101, Mercure Hotel, Piccadilly, ManchesterAfter the celebrations and back slapping of Old Fashioned #100, this unfortunate review was almost struck out for a duck before we had begun.Now we grant you, industry awards events are not renoun for their ability to provide refined entertainment or refreshments. And the hotels typically selected as venues for such gatherings do tend to disappoint when it comes to the stocking of basic bar requirements like Bitters and Bourbon. So last Thursday evening when the General placed his Old Fashioned order, he wasn’t expecting much in the way of a success.As expected, the waitress returned with her glum news. “The Barman is terribly sorry Sir. He has no Bourbon. But he does have Canadian Club. Would that alternative be acceptable?”Indeed it would! CC being a blended whisky with a high Rye content and this being an advertising event an all the General suddenly found himself coming over all Don-Drapperish and a little astounded at his unexpected good fortune.The society is pleased to report that the drink was surprisingly bloody good and appologises for the blue illuminations in the pictogram ( apparently they go in for that sort of thing at that sort of thing )7.5 /10 awarded.

Old fashioned review #101, Mercure Hotel, Piccadilly, Manchester

After the celebrations and back slapping of Old Fashioned #100, this unfortunate review was almost struck out for a duck before we had begun.

Now we grant you, industry awards events are not renoun for their ability to provide refined entertainment or refreshments. And the hotels typically selected as venues for such gatherings do tend to disappoint when it comes to the stocking of basic bar requirements like Bitters and Bourbon. So last Thursday evening when the General placed his Old Fashioned order, he wasn’t expecting much in the way of a success.

As expected, the waitress returned with her glum news. “The Barman is terribly sorry Sir. He has no Bourbon. But he does have Canadian Club. Would that alternative be acceptable?”

Indeed it would! CC being a blended whisky with a high Rye content and this being an advertising event an all the General suddenly found himself coming over all Don-Drapperish and a little astounded at his unexpected good fortune.

The society is pleased to report that the drink was surprisingly bloody good and appologises for the blue illuminations in the pictogram ( apparently they go in for that sort of thing at that sort of thing )

7.5 /10 awarded.

Posted May 7, 2013 at 1:31 am

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Old fashioned review #100, Trof’s Bourbon bar, Manchester NQ  It seemed most appropriate and fitting to the society that we revisit one of our favourite bars and one of our most trusted barman to mark the century milestone of reviews. And so last Thursday evening the General found himself once more dispatched on a mission of vital importance, and before long he was a stumbling up the dancers at Trof on Manchester’s Thomas Street, towards the Bourbon Bar in search of Mr Noel and a fine Old Fashioned with which to wet his whiskers. Here is that anniversary drink.  A marvellously mixed old fashioned cocktail employing the smokey and smooth flavours of an Elijah Craig 12 yr Bourbon. THWACK! Wowzer!  9 /10 awarded.  We were first introduced to this powerful concoction in Review #91 at Australasia and boy does it still hit the mark. With a ripple of applause tumbling from the pavillion, the Society raises its glass and tips its hat to Mr Noel and indeed all the barmen and bar ladies who have provided us with such wonderful and handsome lubrication since our establishment. Naturally, we look forward to the next 100 drinks and providing you our gentlemen members with a balanced and reliable Old Fashioned critique. Hip! Hip!

Old fashioned review #100, Trof’s Bourbon bar, Manchester NQ 
It seemed most appropriate and fitting to the society that we revisit one of our favourite bars and one of our most trusted barman to mark the century milestone of reviews.
And so last Thursday evening the General found himself once more dispatched on a mission of vital importance, and before long he was a stumbling up the dancers at Trof on Manchester’s Thomas Street, towards the Bourbon Bar in search of Mr Noel and a fine Old Fashioned with which to wet his whiskers.
Here is that anniversary drink. 
A marvellously mixed old fashioned cocktail employing the smokey and smooth flavours of an Elijah Craig 12 yr Bourbon. THWACK! Wowzer!  9 /10 awarded. 
We were first introduced to this powerful concoction in Review #91 at Australasia and boy does it still hit the mark.
With a ripple of applause tumbling from the pavillion, the Society raises its glass and tips its hat to Mr Noel and indeed all the barmen and bar ladies who have provided us with such wonderful and handsome lubrication since our establishment.
Naturally, we look forward to the next 100 drinks and providing you our gentlemen members with a balanced and reliable Old Fashioned critique.
Hip! Hip!

Posted May 6, 2013 at 6:26 pm 1 notes

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Members, followers, mixologists and of course Gentlemen are cordially invited to The Old Fashioned Society of Manchester’s annual Harry S. Truman birthday celebration.

Members, followers, mixologists and of course Gentlemen are cordially invited to The Old Fashioned Society of Manchester’s annual Harry S. Truman birthday celebration.

Posted April 26, 2013 at 1:14 pm 1 notes

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On this Sunday The Society would like to highlight to members that even though the warmer weather appears to be on the horizon this is not the time to abandon our beloved Old Fashioned cocktails in favour of something more fruity. In fact members should take a leaf from The Brigadier’s book as he enjoys a smoky Old Fashioned courtesy of The Alchemist.

On this Sunday The Society would like to highlight to members that even though the warmer weather appears to be on the horizon this is not the time to abandon our beloved Old Fashioned cocktails in favour of something more fruity. In fact members should take a leaf from The Brigadier’s book as he enjoys a smoky Old Fashioned courtesy of The Alchemist.

Posted April 21, 2013 at 7:41 am

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A celebration of a lovingly crafted cherrywood Old Fashioned Stand.

The Brigadier would like to make members of the Society aware that he has received a find handcrafted gift from General ‘Grabber’ Gaffey, which will aid in the consumption of many an Old Fashioned.

Made from 15-year aged cherrywood, the Old Fashioned Stand is finished with the aid of French polishing. Members of the Society will be pleased to hear that no actual French people were consulted in the polishing of this fine piece of furniture.

General ‘Grabber’ Gaffey has made the Brigadier aware that any alcohol spillage on the Old Fashioned Stand must be cleaned up with a simple damp cloth and to use the General’s words… ‘Not fucking Mr Sheen’.

The Brigadier… impressed with this stand would like to nominate General ‘Grabber’ Gaffey as The Society’s official manufacturer of fine bespoke furniture for the Gentleman drinker.

All those in favour of this motion please tweet @OldFashionedSoc

The Brigadier will post further updates of the stand in action so members may be put further in awe of this fine work of woodcraft. The electronic pictographs at the top of this page show the making of The Old Fashioned Stand as well as the finished piece.

Posted April 17, 2013 at 1:34 pm 2 notes

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selfmadeheroes: An excellent way to say good night @OldFashionedSoc #OldFashioned Indeed it is Sir, we trust you will be in attendance for the May 10th Old Fashioned Society evening?

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Indeed it is Sir, we trust you will be in attendance for the May 10th Old Fashioned Society evening?

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Posted April 17, 2013 at 12:24 pm 500 notes

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Many thanks David, if you give us a locale of your favourite establishment we will be happy to attend and review.

Posted April 17, 2013 at 12:16 pm

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Posted April 16, 2013 at 11:50 am 3 notes

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Old fashioned Review #99, Soho House, Greek Street, London W1 Gentlemen, allow me to introduce you to a proper Old Fashioned.  Mixed for the General this very evening from Woodford Reserve Bourbon at the Soho House bar, and served with grace by the vivacious Rosanna.

Old fashioned Review #99, Soho House, Greek Street, London W1

Gentlemen, allow me to introduce you to a proper Old Fashioned. 

Mixed for the General this very evening from Woodford Reserve Bourbon at the Soho House bar, and served with grace by the vivacious Rosanna.

Posted April 11, 2013 at 9:38 am 1 notes

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Old fashioned Review #98, Bar at the Raddisson Edwardian (The Grafton) Hotel, Tottenham Court Road, London Post Citric disaster, the General and companion were now in desperate need of a decent drink.  Being an Englishman and wishing to avoid any kind of unwelcome scene The General reports he did the gentlemanly thing in waiting for the purpatraitor to be otherwise engaged with another customer and had a quiet word with the alternative Barman. This stout fellow understood immediately what measures were required and set to work on this rather reasonable Makers Mark Old Fashioned. It looked the part and tasted the part and was consequently dispatched without hesitation. Balance restored. An enormous improvement on the questionable effort of his colleague. A satisfactory 7/10 is bestowed. Sometimes a change of barman rather than  bar is all that is required.

Old fashioned Review #98, Bar at the Raddisson Edwardian (The Grafton) Hotel, Tottenham Court Road, London

Post Citric disaster, the General and companion were now in desperate need of a decent drink. 

Being an Englishman and wishing to avoid any kind of unwelcome scene The General reports he did the gentlemanly thing in waiting for the purpatraitor to be otherwise engaged with another customer and had a quiet word with the alternative Barman.

This stout fellow understood immediately what measures were required and set to work on this rather reasonable Makers Mark Old Fashioned.

It looked the part and tasted the part and was consequently dispatched without hesitation.

Balance restored.

An enormous improvement on the questionable effort of his colleague. A satisfactory 7/10 is bestowed.

Sometimes a change of barman rather than  bar is all that is required.

Posted April 10, 2013 at 4:40 am 1 notes

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