GodfathervsOld Fashioned
Which one fits your taste?
Godfather
A simple, boozy sipper pairing Scotch whisky with sweet, nutty amaretto over ice.
Old Fashioned
The original cocktail. A spirit-forward showcase of whiskey, mellowed slightly with sugar and aromatic bitters.
Godfather
Old Fashioned
Base
whiskey
whiskey
Glassware
Rocks glass
Rocks glass
Flavor Notes
sweet, strong
strong, sweet
Strong?
Which should you pick?
The Godfather and Old Fashioned share a very similar flavor profile — both are sweet and approachable and boozy and spirit-forward. 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.