The Old Fashioned is one of the oldest and most iconic cocktails—a simple yet refined blend of spirit, sugar, and bitters. The earliest versions date back to the 18th century, often made with brandy or gin. In the U.S., whiskey eventually became the preferred base, and as bartenders began experimenting with absinthe, Chartreuse, and other liqueurs, guests with more conservative tastes started requesting an "Old-Fashioned Whiskey Cocktail" to ensure they got the original recipe.
At Njord, we’ve taken this time-honored cocktail and given it a new chapter. Instead of whiskey, we use Njord Distilled Barrel-Aged, a gin that has been aged in carefully selected barrels, developing complex flavor notes. We experiment with casks from whiskey and wine production, adding both depth and unique nuances—from smoky undertones to fruity dimensions.
The result? A Njord Old Fashioned that brings botanical elegance from gin into this classic cocktail. Still traditional, still simple, but with a depth that makes it truly special.
The Old Fashioned is one of the oldest and most iconic cocktails—a simple yet refined blend of spirit, sugar, and bitters. The earliest versions date back to the 18th century, often made with brandy or gin. In the U.S., whiskey eventually became the preferred base, and as bartenders began experimenting with absinthe, Chartreuse, and other liqueurs, guests with more conservative tastes started requesting an "Old-Fashioned Whiskey Cocktail" to ensure they got the original recipe.
At Njord, we’ve taken this time-honored cocktail and given it a new chapter. Instead of whiskey, we use Njord Distilled Barrel-Aged, a gin that has been aged in carefully selected barrels, developing complex flavor notes. We experiment with casks from whiskey and wine production, adding both depth and unique nuances—from smoky undertones to fruity dimensions.
The result? A Njord Old Fashioned that brings botanical elegance from gin into this classic cocktail. Still traditional, still simple, but with a depth that makes it truly special.
5 cl Distilled Barrel-Aged gin
1 barspoon of acacia honey
1-2 dashes orange bitters
A lemon peel, for garnish
5 cl Distilled Barrel-Aged gin
1 barspoon of acacia honey
1-2 dashes orange bitters
A lemon peel, for garnish
1. Add the first 3 cl of gin, acacia honey, and orange bitters to a rocks glass.
2. Stir until the honey is fully dissolved.
3. Add the remaining 2 cl of gin along with ice, then stir again to mix and chill the drink.
5. Twist a lemon peel over the glass to release its oils, run it along the rim, and place it in the drink as a garnish.
Cheers!
1. Add the first 3 cl of gin, acacia honey, and orange bitters to a rocks glass.
2. Stir until the honey is fully dissolved.
3. Add the remaining 2 cl of gin along with ice, then stir again to mix and chill the drink.
5. Twist a lemon peel over the glass to release its oils, run it along the rim, and place it in the drink as a garnish.
Cheers!
Special editions of our gins have been aged in various barrels for at least one year. Barrels previously used for ageing whisky, Burgundy wines and Sauternes to name a few. Different combinations of distinct gins, ageing times and barrels result in unique new taste experiences. Some of our barrel-aged gins have smokey notes and others have fruity dimensions. These gins are perfect served neat like whisky or cognac, or used in cocktail classics like negroni and old fashioned.
Special editions of our gins have been aged in various barrels for at least one year. Barrels previously used for ageing whisky, Burgundy wines and Sauternes to name a few. Different combinations of distinct gins, ageing times and barrels result in unique new taste experiences. Some of our barrel-aged gins have smokey notes and others have fruity dimensions. These gins are perfect served neat like whisky or cognac, or used in cocktail classics like negroni and old fashioned.
Our latest Distilled And Barrel-aged has a lot of depth and roundness, as well as a unique floral dryness. If you'd like to know more about our spirit and receive special offers year round then you can sign up to our newsletter at the bottom of our page.
Our latest Distilled And Barrel-aged has a lot of depth and roundness, as well as a unique floral dryness. If you'd like to know more about our spirit and receive special offers year round then you can sign up to our newsletter at the bottom of our page.
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