BoilermakervsVieux Carré
Which one fits your taste?
Boilermaker
A no-frills bar classic pairing a cold beer with a neat shot of whiskey on the side.
Vieux Carré
A rich, stirred New Orleans classic blending rye, cognac, sweet vermouth, and two kinds of bitters.
Boilermaker
Vieux Carré
Base
whiskey
whiskey
Glassware
Pint glass and shot glass
Rocks glass
Flavor Notes
strong, bitter
strong, bitter
Strong?
Which should you pick?
The Boilermaker and Vieux Carré share a very similar flavor profile — both are boozy and spirit-forward and bitter and complex. The deciding factor here is the base spirit (whiskey vs. whiskey) and how each is served, so go with whichever spirit appeals to you more.