Umami Old Fashioned

Name: Umami Old Fashioned
Ingredients: 2 1/2 oz Suntory Toki Japanese Whisky; 1/3 oz Brown Sugar Vanilla Syrup; 3 drop(s) The Japanese Bitters Umami; 1 dash(es) Angostura Aromatic Bitters

By Mike Vander Horn

Submitted on: October 20, 2022

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It’s Old Fashioned week! Kinda like Negroni week but not as all-consuming I’d say. But I wanted to post a twist on the classic featuring a very exciting new addition: The Japanese Bitters Umami! I’ve heard nothing but good things and decided to take the leap. Paired with the reliable and delicious Suntory Toki and some brown sugar vanilla syrup this riff was a perfect contrast in deliciousness. Sweet vanilla juxtaposed with delightful umami form around the base whisky with just a touch of spice ...

Ingredients

2 1/2 oz
Suntory Toki Japanese Whisky

1/3 oz
Brown Sugar Vanilla Syrup

3 drop(s)
The Japanese Bitters Umami

1 dash(es)
Angostura Aromatic Bitters

Instructions

Garnish

Grapefruit Twist

Build

Stir & Strain

Glass

Old Fashioned/Rocks

By Mike Vander Horn

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I hope to see my creations out in the wild!

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Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice and stir to combine. Strain into a rocks glass over a large, clear cube. Express a grapefruit peel over top and garnish with a twist.

Editor's Note

Umami bitters add a savory depth to the light, honeyed profile of Suntory Toki. Brown sugar and vanilla provide a rich, aromatic bridge between the spirit and the garnish.