Seattle bartender Michelle Magidow normally garnishes the drink with freshly ground white pepper, but it also works well with curls of bittersweet chocolate or a simple orange twist.
Pour ingredients in glass and stir. Garnish by floating whipped cream over the top of the drink by pouring over the back of a flat spoon, then topping with pepper. Note: Don't whip the cream too vigorously—it should be a pourable consistency.
Bring all ingredients to a simmer in a saucepan. Simmer for 5 minutes, turn off heat and steep for an hour. Strain in a bottle and refrigerate.
Buffalo Trace has announced the winning formula for the ambitious Single Oak Project, to be released in 2025.