This Old Fashioned Tastes Like a Broken-In Leather Jacket

Kick Back with the Post Parade Old Fashioned | Episode 62 Thirsty Thursday Cocktails Last week’s Dublin Botanist was a crisp linen suit, but the Post Parade Old Fashioned is your favorite broken-in leather jacket. In this episode of Thirsty Thursday Cocktails, we’re leaving the botanical gardens of Ireland behind and heading home to the bold, barrel-charred heart of Kentucky. If you love a high-proof bourbon with a velvety finish, this is the build for you. We’re using the iconic Old Grand-Dad 114 to provide a "cinnamon-red-hot" punch, balanced by the "silken secret" of gum syrup for a luxurious, viscous mouthfeel. With the earthy, aromatic spice of cardamom bitters and the bright pop of expressed orange oils, this cocktail is a masterclass in texture and high-rye spice. Whether you're a bourbon aficionado or just looking for a cozy, high-end drink to wake up your palate, the Post Parade is the ultimate "Kentucky Hug" in a glass. Next Week: We’re celebrating the shift in seasons! Join us for Episode 63: The Vernal Equinox, where we’ll be leaning into bright, fresh, and balanced flavors for Spring. ### **Connect With Us & Support The Journey!** 🥃 **Become a Patron & Get Exclusive Content:** https://www.patreon.com/cw/YourBourbonJourney 🌐 **Visit Our Website:** https://yourbourbonjourney.com/ 🔔 **SUBSCRIBE HERE:** https://www.youtube.com/@YourBourbonJourney?sub_confirmation=1 📸 **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/yourbourbonjourney/ 👍 **Facebook:** https://www.facebook.com/YourBourbonJourney 🥃 Ingredients & Recipe The Components: * 2 oz Old Grand-Dad 114 Bourbon (High-Rye Backbone) * 1/4 oz Gum Syrup (The Silken Secret) * 2 dashes Fee Brothers Cardamom Bitters (The Warm Notes) * Garnish: Thick Orange Peel Instructions: 1. Combine: Add the bourbon, gum syrup, and cardamom bitters into a mixing glass filled with plenty of ice. 2. Stir: Stir for 20-30 seconds. Because of the high proof and the gum syrup, a longer stir ensures a perfectly integrated, silky texture. 3. Strain: Strain the mixture into a rocks glass over one large clear ice cube. 4. Garnish: Express the orange peel over the glass to release those essential oils, then drop it in. 🛒 Featured Cocktail Ingredients & Tools As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Check out the links below! MOFADO. Crystal Cocktail Mixing Glass: https://amzn.to/4jiZ0nl Briout Bar Spoon: https://amzn.to/3PJMwaN Briout Jigger for Bartending: https://amzn.to/3DUjva3 A Bar Above Antique Copper Hawthorne Strainer: https://amzn.to/41e368x Cardamom Cocktail Bitters: https://amzn.to/47EgDZY Small Hand Foods Gum Syrup: https://amzn.to/4uxBEA5 🎥VIDEO CHAPTERS: 0:00 Introduction 0:10 A Bourbon Homecoming 0:48 The Warm Notes: Cardamom Bitters 1:13 The Silken Secret: Why Gum Syrup? 1:45 The Backbone: Old Grand-Dad 114 2:21 The Stir & Temperature Control 3:01 The Garnish: Expressing Orange Oils 3:24 Nose & Tasting Notes: Oak, Spice, & Chocolate 4:24 Preview: Episode 63 - The Vernal Equinox 🚨REMEMBER TO ALWAYS DRINK RESPONSIBLY🚨 NOTE: The spirits and items in this review were purchased by us. We were not compensated by the producers for this review. Please drink responsibly. #OldFashioned #BourbonCocktails #OldGrandDad114 #HomeBartender #CocktailRecipe #ThirstyThursday #BourbonJourney #WhiskeyLovers #ClassicCocktails #Mixology #HighProof #GumSyrup #CardamomBitters #KentuckyBourbon #CraftCocktails