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Originating in the early 19th century and historically made with whiskey, bitters, sugar and water, a properly crafted Old Fashioned cocktail is a splendid thing.

With the introduction of the Gold Fashioned, Sunday’s Finest takes this elegant classic to the next level. We've crafted what we believe to be the ultimate Old Fashioned cocktail - providing you with a perfectly-balanced, uncompromising, and unparalleled drinking experience.

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Ingredients

Whiskey

8-year Kentucky Straight Bourbon
5-Year Indiana Straight Rye Whiskey
A great Old Fashioned showcases the base spirit.At Sunday's Finest we start by blending 8-Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon with a 5-Year Indiana Straight Rye Whiskey.This split-base style cocktail showcases the best of both worlds - featuring the sweet warmth of the Bourbon and the complementary spice notes in the Rye.

Bitters & Demerara

Sunday's Finest Saffron Bitters &
Fair Trade DemeraraBitters are an essential component in any proper Old Fashioned, adding complexity and depth. To craft Sunday's Finest Saffron Bitters, we've sourced the most exquisite spices the world has to offer. We then add just enough Fair Trade Demerara Sugar for balance and mouthfeel.
Fair Trade Demerara
Africa
When crafting the ultimate Old Fashioned, achieving a proper balance and mouthfeel is of the utmost importance. It allows the personality of both the bitters and the base spirit to shine. For the best drinking experience we only use unrefined Fair Trade Demerara Sugar.
Saffron
Asia
Highly coveted for its fragrant aroma, Saffron is the world’s most expensive spice. Each pistil is handpicked in Herat, Afghanistan.
Vanilla
Oceania
We use only Grade A Vanilla beans. Plump, fresh and bursting with flavor - there’s no substitute for true Tahitian Vanilla.
Cacao
S. America
Ecuador's climate is perfect for growing cacao. Roasted single origin nibs add complexity, depth and fruitiness.
Gentian
Europe
The quintessential bittering agent, French Gentian is prized for its complex florality and pleasant bitterness.
Orange Peel
Europe
Seville orange peel is world renowned for its bright aromatics and pleasant bite.
Testimonials
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Overall, this is certainly the best bottled Old Fashioned I’ve ever tried, and it’s certainly on par with an upscale cocktail den’s variation. InsideHook (Kirk Miller)
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On the palate, Gold Fashioned is a journey — a very tasty, very deft, very interesting journey. Chicago Tribune (Josh Noel)
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But this $150 bottled Old Fashioned will make you rethink the entire category. UrbanDaddy (Kevin Gray)
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The whole package is a beautiful gift—bottle, booze, right down to the included atomized orange zest. Epicurious (Noah Kaufman)
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Love Old Fashioneds? This $150 Premade Cocktail Is Better Than Your Bartender’s Robb Report (Mark Ellwood)
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I LOVED IT, so did everyone I was with. David Graver, EIC Cool Hunting
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In a world swimming in lackluster RTDs, the Gold Fashioned stands head and shoulders above in packaging, ingredients, and deliciousness. Aaron Goldfarb, Freelance Spirits Writer & Author
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Made from the most lavish and expensive ingredients, this bottled cocktail looks to redefine the ready-to-drink category. Trendhunter (Niko Pajkovic)
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A premium ready-to-serve cocktail that exceeds expectations Cool Hunting
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How to Serve
Step 1
Fill a rocks glass with ice.
Step 2
Pour 2oz Sunday’s Finest Gold Fashioned over ice.
Step 3
Hold the atomizer 3” above the glass, face directly towards the center of the glass. Spray once.
About
Robert Haynes
Meet The Maker

Robert Haynes III

Robert Haynes is the co-founder and creator of the Gold Fashioned, the world’s first luxury ready-to-drink cocktail. Over the years, Robert has consulted for renowned bar programs locally, nationally, and internationally.

Robert started out in the hospitality industry in 2007 as part of the opening team of the iconic Chicago cocktail bar, The Violet Hour. In 2012, Robert teamed up with Letherbee Distillers to develop and launch BËSK, a Swedish-style wormwood liqueur that was not only an industry favorite, but sought out by consumers internationally. The following year, Robert opened the critically-acclaimed Analogue in Logan Square as Partner and Beverage Director.

In 2017, Robert launched Apologue, a line of all natural, award-winning liqueurs featuring unique, palate-provoking ingredients. Robert has continually stayed at the cutting edge of cocktail culture, and with Sunday’s Finest Gold Fashioned he’s pushed the envelope yet again - bringing a new level of hospitality into the comforts of home.

As a Certified B Corporation® we’re committed to using the power of business to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy across our community, workers, society, and environment.
Pilot Light is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that engages students through innovative food education programs by using food to teach academic lessons, like reading, math and science. The impact lasts a lifetime. As a B-Corp, Sunday's Finest donates 2% of its Gold Fashioned revenues directly to Pilot Light.

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