Considered one of the world’s most popular mixed drinks, there is a 10-day annual festival happening right now that's dedicated to this classic Old Fashioned cocktail.
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Launched in 2015, Old Fashioned Week is currently in the midst of its fourth year and is running through November 10. There are several Vancouver bars participating with special drinks to toast the occasion.
Fans of the whiskey (or bourbon) cocktail will want to see what each of the participating restaurants are stirring up for the occasion.
Started in 2015 by Michael Landart of Paris’ Maria Loca bar and Cyrille Hugon of Rhum Fest Paris, Old Fashioned Week was founded on a love of the cocktail that is comprised of spirits (usually a whiskey), sugar, and bitters. For some drink aficionados, ordering an Old Fashioned is a way to test the skills of a bartender (and hopefully enjoy a beautiful, simple drink in the process).
Taking part in Vancouver this year are the following venues:
- Chambar
- Pourhouse
- Hawksworth
- Minami
- Fine Art Bartending
- Rosewood Hotel Georgia (Prohibition, 1927 Lobby Lounge, Reflections)
- Clough Club
- Granville Room
- L'Abattoir
- Havana
- Guilt & Co.
- Coquille
- The Cascade Room
- Lamplighter Public House
- The Blackbird Public House
- New Oxford Public House
- The Three Brits
- Library Square
- Cinema
- The Butcher & Bullock
