Old FashionedvsWhiskey Highball
Which one fits your taste?
Old Fashioned
The original cocktail. A spirit-forward showcase of whiskey, mellowed slightly with sugar and aromatic bitters.
Whiskey Highball
A crisp, effervescent mix of whiskey and soda water over ice, simple and endlessly drinkable.
Old Fashioned
Whiskey Highball
Base
whiskey
whiskey
Glassware
Rocks glass
Highball glass
Flavor Notes
strong, sweet
refreshing, strong
Strong?
Which should you pick?
Pick the Old Fashioned if you want something sweet and approachable. Go with the Whiskey Highball if you'd rather have something light and refreshing. Both are boozy and spirit-forward, so if you enjoy one you'll likely appreciate the other.