Woodford Reserve launches The Old Fashioned Edit bar in celebration of Old Fashioned Month at The Ned, City of London  

The Ned and premium bourbon brand Woodford Reserve have collaborated on an exclusive takeover of the iconic Library Bar from 27th October to 23rd November, to mark Old Fashioned Month. 


A cornerstone of cocktail culture since the early 1800s, the Old Fashioned has mirrored the spirit of every era it has served; from the tailored refinement of the Gilded Age, and the sleek 1960’s cool of Mad Men, to the quiet luxury of today. Styles, trends and tastes have shifted, but the Old Fashioned has remained. 


This month, Woodford Reserve invites guests and members to experience the evolution of the Old Fashioned through a four-serve cocktail menu curated by George Simmons, Head of Bars at The Ned. Each of the cocktails are inspired by defining moments in both Woodford Reserve’s history and the fashion of each era. The menu unites the craftsmanship of the super-premium bourbon with the effortless elegance of The Ned, creating a journey through the decades, brought to life with reimagined Old Fashioned cocktails that reflect the significant shift in tastes and styles. 


“There are few cocktails as enduring, or as stylish, as the Old Fashioned. This partnership with The Ned allows us to celebrate that legacy, while bringing it to life in a way that feels fresh, fashion-forward and open to all,” says Elizabeth McCall, Woodford Reserve’s Master Distiller. “The Old Fashioned is more than a cocktail; it’s a cultural icon.”  George Simmons, Head of Bars at The Ned, says of the partnership, “Woodford Reserve is a timeless classic, and we are delighted to open the Library Bar for the first time to the public - we expect it to be a great success”.


The Old Fashioned Edit Menu: 



● Versailles (1810s); Woodford Reserve, Calvados, Pineau Des Charentes rose, aromatic bitters, pickled grape - £16.00 


● Empresses of Seventh Avenue (1940s); Woodford Reserve, corn, smoke, demerara, aromatic bitters - £16.00 


● Sunday Morning Call (1990s); Woodford Reserve, cocoa, coffee, amaretto - £16.00


● New Fashioned (2020s); Woodford Reserve, cherry, date, cardamom, orange oils - £16.00


The Old Fashioned Edit will run for the month of November 2025, for members to enjoy as normal and open to the public for walk-ins from 5pm.


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