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Scots Pine Old Fashioned
- Prep
- Serves1
- GlassRocks
- MethodStir
A Scots Pine Old Fashioned is a Highland twist on the classic Old Fashioned, pairing whisky with the soft resinous sweetness of Scots Pine syrup and a cap of Wild Scottish Bitters. Smooth, aromatic and quietly complex, it is perfect for slow sipping.
Ingredients
- 50ml whisky
- 5 to 10ml Scots Pine Wild Botanical Syrup
- 1 cap Wild Scottish Bitters
Method
- Add the whisky to a rocks glass.
- Add the Scots Pine syrup, adjusting to taste depending on how sweet you like your Old Fashioned.
- Add 1 cap of Wild Scottish Bitters.
- Add a large ice cube.
- Stir for 15 to 20 seconds until chilled and slightly diluted.
- Serve immediately.
Tips
A smooth, lightly peated whisky works beautifully here. Start with 5ml of syrup, stir, then add a touch more if you want a sweeter, more pronounced pine note.
Scots Pine adds a gentle woodland lift that plays beautifully with whisky's vanilla and oak, giving you an Old Fashioned that still feels classic, just with a subtle Highland edge.