An Old Fashioned is a classic, 19th-century cocktail focusing on spirit-forward balance. Built in a rocks glass, it combines bourbon or rye whiskey, a Canadian twist of some maple syrup, a sliced orange soaking, Angostura bitters, water, and orange peel garnish.

A classic, spirit-forward cocktail, the Manhattan mixes rye whiskey or bourbon with sweet vermouth and Angostura bitters. Stirred with ice and served up with a cherry, it offers a balanced, herbaceous flavor.

A Birmingham Sour is a cocktail variant of a whiskey sour, featuring rye whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup, often with added red wine. Dealers choice as whether the wine is blended or layered.