HOSTE - 'Gold Fashioned' Cocktail (750ML)

Hoste Gold Fashioned elevates the classic Old Fashioned by blending 9-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon with 10 and 6-year-old Indiana Straight Rye Whiskeys, finished with custom saffron bitters and demerara sugar. Interestingly, the cocktail's creator, Robert Haynes, spent over a decade perfecting this recipe at Chicago's renowned cocktail bar, The Violet Hour, before bottling it for limited annual releases.

This limited annual release is a masterclass in simplicity and elegance - showcasing stately 10 year Rye Whiskey alongside a smooth 9 year Kentucky Bourbon and bitters made from exquisite spices.

Bold caramel and stone fruit underscore warm baking spice and bright citrus aromatics.

Renowned bartender Robert Haynes crafts Hoste Finest Gold Fashioned Cocktail with select vintage Whiskeys and unique Saffron Bitters. The 2023 release, served with an orange zest atomizer, promises a balanced taste and has sold out yearly since 2021.

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Warm aromas of dried fruit, vanilla, and a hint of spice from the saffron.

Palate: Rich and balanced, with notes of caramel, dark cherry, rye spice, and a touch of citrus.

Finish: Long and smooth, with lingering orange zest and a whisper of saffron bitterness.