Elijah Craig Bourbon will debut its inaugural Old Fashioned Week in Australia this month, bringing a global celebration of one of the world’s most iconic cocktails to bars across the country.

Now in its seventh year globally, Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week is a 10-day program that unites bartenders and venues in more than 20 countries, each serving their own take on the classic bourbon cocktail alongside the original recipe.

What began in the US in 2020 as a way to support the hospitality industry during the pandemic, has since evolved into a worldwide movement spanning North America, the UK and beyond.

This year marks the first time Australian venues will officially join the initiative, with bars participating across NSW, Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia.

From Sydney favourites such as Maybe Sammy, Shady Pines and The Barber Shop, to Melbourne institutions including Black Pearl, Goodwater and Caretaker’s Cottage, andvenues across Brisbane and Perth, bartenders nationwide will showcase their creativity through bespoke riffs on the Old Fashioned using Elijah Craig’s award-winning bourbon range.

Heaven Hill Associate Vice President of Global Whiskey Brands Max Stefka said: “Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week was created to support the hospitality industry at a moment of need and to keep our community connected when we couldn’t meet for a drink. Today, it’s grown into a global celebration of bartending talent and cocktail culture.”

Elijah Craig Brand Ambassador Grant Shearon said: “The Old Fashioned is timeless, but what keeps it exciting is the way bartenders continue to reinterpret it. Old Fashioned Week is about celebrating that creativity while showcasing the depth and versatility of Elijah Craig across different styles and serves.”

With venues across Australia putting their own spin on the classic, Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week invites consumers to explore, discover and raise a glass to one of the most enduring cocktails in history from 17–27 June 2026.

Elijah Craig Old Fashioned

• 60ml Elijah Craig Small Batch
• 10ml simple syrup
• 3 dashes aromatic bitters
• Orange twist

Method: In a mixing glass add Elijah Craig Bourbon, bitters, simple syrup, and ice. Stir until well chilled. Strain cocktail over a large ice cube in a rocks glass. Garnish with a twist of orange peel and an optional cocktail cherry.

Participating venues

NSW

• Maybe Sammy (The Rocks)
• Baxter Inn (Sydney CBD)
• Shady Pines (Sydney CBD)
• Bar Tilda  (Sydney CBD)
• The Barber Shop (Sydney CBD)
• The Hayberry (Crows Nest)
• KC’s Honky Tonk (Crows Nest)
• O Bar & Dining (Sydney)

Victoria

• The Sporting Club (Brunswick)
• Goodwater (Northcote)
• Black Pearl (Fitzroy)
• Le Meridien Hotel (Melbourne)
• Bar Clara (Melbourne) 
• Captain Melville/ Loch & Key (Melbourne) 
• Double Happiness (Melbourne) 
• Bouvardia (Melbourne)

Queensland

• Frog’s Hollow Saloon (Brisbane City)

Western Australia

• Alfred’s Pizzeria (Perth)
• Fallow (Northbridge)