A book published in 1862 by Jerry Thomas, 19th Century entrepreneur, owner of several New York City bars and known as the ‘father of American mixology’, contained the first gin-based Old Fashioned recipe. The Old Fashioned known today was created in Louisville, Kentucky, where Old Fashioned Fortnight is celebrated annually in honour of the beloved cocktail. This brown-spirited cocktail might look old-fashioned, but its taste is a revelation and a cultural mash-up – mixing Casamigos Reposado and Glenlivet 12 Year Old. A dash of simple syrup and Angostura bitters mixed to finish.