The Old Fashioned is the classic cocktail, and this Barrel Aged Old Fashioned reimagines it with a richer, gin-led soul. Built on Gindu Barrel Aged Gin, a spirit rested in oak to draw out warm vanilla, spice and toasty depth, it swaps the usual whisky for something distinctly Australian. Wattleseed syrup leans into those roasted, nutty notes, aromatic bitters add classic complexity, and a pinch of sea salt balances everything out. Slow-stirred and finished with expressed orange oils, this barrel aged gin Old Fashioned is a sophisticated sipper for those who love their cocktails spirit-forward and full of character.

Tasting notes

Smooth, rich and quietly luxurious. Gindu Barrel Aged Gin brings oak-driven warmth, with vanilla, gentle spice and a botanical backbone that sets it apart from a traditional whiskey Old Fashioned. Wattleseed syrup adds roasted, caramel depth, bitters lend aromatic complexity, and a touch of sea salt heightens every flavour. Stirred to a silky texture over a large block of ice and crowned with fragrant orange oils, it's a slow-sipping cocktail made for unwinding.

Ingredients

• 60ml Gindu Barrel Aged Gin
• 10ml wattleseed syrup (regular simple syrup will do)
• 3 dashes of bitters
• Pinch of sea salt
• Garnish: orange peel (expressed over the finished drink)
• Glassware: old fashioned
• Ice: large block (regular ice in a pinch)

Method

1. Add the Gindu Barrel Aged Gin, syrup, bitters and salt to a mixing glass with ice.
2. Stir for 20 to 30 seconds until cold with a silky texture.
3. Strain over a large ice cube into an old fashioned glass.
4. Express the orange peel oils over the top and rub the peel around the rim.
5. Drop in the peel to garnish and serve.