Best for Old Fashioned: Angostura Aromatic Bitters
A must-have for any home bar, Angostura makes perhaps the most ubiquitous bitters out there, and with good reason. These reddish-brown bitters provide a fragrant bouquet of fruits and spices, and they're an essential ingredient for a classic Old Fashioned.
What bitters go in an old fashioned?
So, we've gone ahead and put together the following list of the 8 best bitters for an Old Fashioned.
- Regan's Orange Bitters No. ...
- Jack Rudy Aromatic Bitters. ...
- Peychaud's Aromatic Cocktail Bitters. ...
- Bittermilk No.4 New Orleans Style Old Fashioned Rouge. ...
- Angostura Bitters. ...
- Hella Smoked Chili Bitters.
Are Angostura bitters the same as old fashioned bitters?
Well today I finally put Fee Old Fashion head to head against its forebear. Flavored with Angostura bark and other aromatics, it's a clear homage to Angostura, and the aroma on its own is decidedly similar. The big difference: A cinnamon/allspice aroma that's strong in the Fee but minimal in Angostura.
