CRATER LAKE SPIRITS PRESENTS

OLD
FASHIONED
FACE-OFF

A COCKTAIL COMPETITION

OLD FASHIONED FACE-OFF

watch bars and restaurants battle it out for the best Old Fashioned in Oregon!

ABOUT THE CONTEST

The original Old Fashioned was rye whiskey, a sugar cube dissolved with a splash of water, and a couple dashes of bitters served over ice. As makers of the tastiest whiskies in America, we decided that there was no better way to prove it than to have another cocktail competition – an Old Fashioned Face-Off! We invited bars and restaurants across Central Oregon to submit their Old Fashioned to see who truly makes the best Old Fashioned cocktail in the land.

For this competition we are requiring that the drink contains:

  • Any Crater Lake Whiskey
  • Sugar in any form
  • Bitters (amaro is acceptable)

Any other spirits or ingredients are fair game as long as the Crater Lake Whiskey is the majority ingredient.

Purchase tickets at the link below for the February 26th event!

Yoli Bend, 5 Fusion, The Brown Owl, Saffron Grill, 10 Barrel West, and Anthony’s at the Old Mill will be competing live at our Downtown Bend Tasting Room in front of a panel of three judges and an audience of spectators. This is a real time cocktail competition, so make sure to show up early (doors open at 12:30) for a good seat and to try all the cocktails as they’re being made!

Who will take home the trophy and win money for the charity of their choice? Join us Sunday, February 26th to find out. Your ticket will grant you access to the event, allow samples of all the entries (please note – they will be dispersed as the competition progresses. Stay for the whole event to try them all!), and the ability to cast your People’s Choice vote as the competition rages.

ABOUT THE CONTEST

The original Old Fashioned was rye whiskey, a sugar cube dissolved with a splash of water, and a couple dashes of bitters served over ice. As makers of the tastiest whiskies in America, we decided that there was no better way to prove it than to have another cocktail competition – an Old Fashioned Face-Off! We invited bars and restaurants across Central Oregon to submit their Old Fashioned to see who truly makes the best Old Fashioned cocktail in the land.

For this competition we are requiring that the drink contains:

  • Any Crater Lake Whiskey
  • Sugar in any form
  • Bitters (amaro is acceptable)

Any other spirits or ingredients are fair game as long as the Crater Lake Whiskey is the majority ingredient.

From January 27th through February 13th, bars and restaurants across Central Oregon will be competing in the preliminary rounds to see who makes the best Old Fashioned.  Make sure to vote for your favorite Old Fashioned below to help your favorite bar or restaurant make it to the finals.

Vote here, and don’t forget to buy tickets for the February 26th event! The top 6 bars and restaurants from the preliminary round will be competing live at our Downtown Bend Tasting Room in front of a panel of three judges and an audience of spectators. This is a real time cocktail competition, so make sure to show up early (doors open at 12:30) for a good seat and to try all the cocktails as they’re being made!

Who will take home the trophy and win money for the charity of their choice? Join us Sunday, February 26th to find out. Your ticket will grant you access to the event, allow samples of all the entries (please note – they will be dispersed as the competition progresses. Stay for the whole event to try them all!), and the ability to cast your People’s Choice vote as the competition rages.

WHEN

February 26th, 2022 at 1:00 pm

WHERE

Crater Lake Spirits Downtown Bend Tasting Room

1024 NW Bond St. Bend OR

Voting is Now Closed.

Cast your vote Jan. 30 – Feb. 13 to help your favorite bar or restaurant make it to the finals

An Old Fashioned with a garnish speared across the top, sitting on a Justy's coaster.

Ocean Potion

 

Ingredients: Crater Lake Straight American Rye Whiskey, Cardamom Bitters, Vanilla Sugar Cube, Star Anise and Orange Peel garnish

Restaurant: Lifty’s

Yoli's "Jujube Old Fashioned" in a tilted rocks glass with an orange peel twist garnish.

Jujube Old Fashioned

 

Ingredients: Crater Lake Straight American Rye Whiskey, Jujube Honey (Korean Date), Angostura Bitters, Orange Peel Garnish

Restaurant: Yoli

10 Barrel's Smoked Lemon Old Fashioned in a rocks glass with a smoked lemon and cherry garnish.

Smoked Lemon Old Fashioned

 

Ingredients: Crater Lake Straight American Rye Whiskey, Angostura Bitters, Orange Bitters, Grilled Lemon Rich Brown Sugar Simple Syrup, Smoked Lemon Slice and Cherry Garnish

Restaurant: 10 Barrel West

Anthony's "In Sunday Fashion" Old Fashioned in a rocks glass with an orange peel garnish sitting on top of an Anthony's logo napkin in front of a fire pit.

In Sunday Fashion

 

Ingredients: Crater Lake Straight American Rye Whiskey, Sugar Cube, Cardamom Bitters, Black Coffee, Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice, Flamed Orange Peel to Garnish

Restaurant: Anthony’s at the Old Mill District

Boneyard's "Bourbon Chai Old Fashioned" in a rocks glass with a smoking cinnamon stick and cherry garnish, sitting on a Boneyard bar mat.

Bourbon Chai Old Fashioned

 

Ingredients: Crater Lake Rock and Rye Whiskey infused with Chai Spices, Orange Bitters, Maple Syrup, and Bourbon Cherry, Orange Peel, and Burnt Cinnamon Stick to Garnish

Restaurant: Boneyard Pub

The "Brown Owl Old Fashioned" in a rocks glass with a twisted lemon peel garnish in front of a "The Brown Owl" sticker

The Brown Owl Brunch Old Fashioned

 

Ingredients: Bacon Fat Washed Crater Lake Straight American Rye Whiskey, Maple Syrup, Angostura Bitters

Restaurant: The Brown Owl

Drake's "Black Dat Butte Up" Old Fashioned in a rocks glass garnished with a twisted orange peel and star anise.

Black Dat Butte Up

 

Ingredients: Crater Lake 94-Proof Black Butte Whiskey, Spiced Black Butte Porter Reduction, Angostura Bitters

Restaurant: DRAKE – Downtown Bend

E Bar's "Hub City Old Fashioned" in a rocks glass garnished with a singed orange peel twist.

Hub City Old Fashioned

 

Ingredients: Crater Lake Rock and Rye Whiskey, Fee Brothers Barrel Aged Bitters, Muddled Orange, Ace Pear Cider, Singed Orange Peel to Garnish

Restaurant: E BarGrill 

Jackalope's "Aztec Old Fashioned" in a rocks glass garnished with a cherry and orange peel

Aztec Chocolate Old Fashioned

 

Ingredients: Crater Lake Reserve Rye Whiskey, Orange Bitters, Aztec Chocolate Bitters, Orange Juice Ice Rock, a Luxardo Cherry and Flamed Orange Peel to Garnish.

Restaurant: Jackalope Grill 

Hand serving Saffron's "Ol'Sage Fashioned" in a rocks glass garnished with an orange twist, luxardo cherry, and sage leave.

Ol’Sage Fashioned

 

Ingredients: Crater Lake Reserve Rye Whiskey, Saffron and Clove Bitters, Sage Gum Syrup, Angostura Bitters, and an Orange Twist, Luxardo Cherry, and Sage Leaf Garnish

Restaurant: Saffron Grill

Silver Moon's "Chocolate Banana Old Fashioned" in a rocks glass with a toasted banana garnish

Chocolate Banana Old Fashioned

 

Ingredients: Crater Lake Straight American Rye Whiskey, Banana, Aztec Chocolate Bitters, Turbinado Sugar, Cherries, Bukers Semi Sweet Chocolate, Orange, Toasted Banana to Garnish

Restaurant: Silver Moon Brewing

Silverleaf's "The Lumberjack" Old Fashioned in a rocks glass with a bacon and cherry garnish

The Lumberjack

 

Ingredients: Bacon Infused Crater Lake Reserve Rye Whiskey, Crater Lake Reserve Rye Whiskey Infused Maple Liqueur, Black Walnut Bitters, Liquid Smoke, Maple Syrup, Sugar, Bitters, with an Orange, Black Cherry, and Bacon Garnish

Restaurant: Silverleaf Cafe

Sintra Old Fashioned in a rocks glass with an orange peel and cherry garnish

Sintra Old Fashioned

 

Ingredients: Crater Lake Straight American Rye Whiskey, Bitters, Rhubarb Bitters, American Black Cherry Syrup, Simple Syrup

Restaurant: Cafe Sintra

"That's a Mole" Old Fashioned in a rocks glass garnished with a cherry and orange slice. Crater Lake Straight American Rye Whiskey Bottle in the background.

That’s a Molé – Old Fashioned

 

Ingredients: Crater Lake Straight American Rye Whiskey, Demerara, Homemade All Spice Dram, Bittermens Xocolatl Mole Bitters, with an Orange Peel and Bordeaux Cherry Garnish

Restaurant: The View Tap and Grill at Juniper Golf Course

"Rock and Rye Campfire Old Fashioned" in a rocks glass garnished with orange slice and cherry in front of a fire pit.

Rock and Rye Campfire Old Fashioned

 

Ingredients: Crater Lake Rock and Rye Whiskey, Roasted Cherries, Orange Bitters, Orange Slice Garnish

Restaurant: Timbers East Bar and Grill

"Smokey Ginger Old Fashioned" with orange twist garnish and "Vbag" sticker in the background.

Smoked Ginger Old Fashioned

 

Ingredients: Crater Lake Straight American Rye Whiskey, Bitters, Orange Bitters, Ginger Simple Smoke

Restaurant: Village Bar & Grill

"Browned Butter Old Fashioned" in a rocks glass with an orange peel garnish

Browned Butter Old Fashioned

 

Ingredients: Crater Lake Reserve Rye Whiskey, Browned Butter, Aztec Chocolate Bitters, Walnut Bitters, Brown Sugar

Restaurant: 5 Fusion & Sushi Bar

River Pig "Heads or Tails" Old Fashioned in a rocks glass with a candied blood orange wheel.

Heads or Tails

 

Ingredients: Crater Lake Reserve Rye Whiskey, Special Blend of Cocoa, Orange, and Aztec Chocolate Bitters, Vanilla Demerera, and a Candied Blood Orange Wheel to Garnish

Restaurant: River Pig Saloon

Double Tree's "The Oink" Old Fashioned in a rocks glass garnished with a candied orange slice, sitting on a wooden block with a jigger and bar spoon next to it.

The Oink

 

Ingredients: Crater Lake Straight American Rye Whiskey, Maple Bacon Syrup, Maple Barbecue Rub, Brown Sugar, with a Candied Bacon Dried Orange and Luxardo Cherry Garnish

Restaurant: DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel Bend

Owl's Nest "Snowcapped Sisters" hot cocktail in a clear glass mug in front of a fireplace.

Snowcapped Sisters

 

Ingredients: Crater Lake Straight American Rye Whiskey, Brown Sugar, Honey, Egg White, Angostura Bitters, Bordeaux Cherry Puree, Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice, Hot Water

Restaurant: The Owl’s Nest at Sunriver Resort

Wayfarer's "I'll Chai if I Want To" Old Fashioned in a rocks glass with an orange twist garnish next to a Wayfarer brand napkin.

I’ll Chai if I Want To

 

Ingredients: Crater Lake Reserve Rye Whiskey, Chai Spice Blend, Demerara Sugar, Cherry and Orange Peel Garnish

Restaurant: Wayfarer Club at SCP Hotel Redmond

An Old Fashioned with Crater Lake Straight American Rye Whiskey in the background.

John Travolta

 

Ingredients: Crater Lake Straight American Rye Whiskey, Ancho Pasilla Honey Pepper Syrup, Barrel-Aged Bitters

Restaurant: Astro Lounge

An Old Fashioned with a cherry and dehydrated blood orange slice sitting in the snow at Worthy Brewing.

Blood Moon Old Fashioned

 

Ingredients: Brown Butter Washed Crater Lake Rye, Orange Simple, Candied Blood Orange, Bitters

Restaurant: Worthy Brewing Company

Wayfarer's "I'll Chai if I Want To" Old Fashioned in a rocks glass with an orange twist garnish next to a Wayfarer brand napkin.

Out With The Old

 

Ingredients: Crater Lake Straight American Rye Whiskey, Blood Orange, Maple Syrup, Angostura and Orange Bitters, and garnished with a Cherry and Orange Peel

Restaurant: Chops Bistro

Initiative Brewing's "CardiBean" Old Fashioned in a rocks glass with a cherry and twisted orange peel garnish

CardiBean

 

Ingredients: Crater Lake Straight American Rye Whiskey infused with Cardamom and Coffee Beans and Orange Peel, Black Walnut and Orange Bitters, with a Bordeaux Cherry Garnish

Restaurant: Initiative Brewing

Cocktail Submissions are Closed.

Interested in becoming a competitor in our upcoming competitions? Drop us a line!