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Based on: distillates → spirits → direct spirits → whiskies → maize whiskies → Bourbon whiskey

Bourbon and Gold

Occasions exist when simple times call for complex drinks. Other occasions call for simple drinks in complex times.
The Bourbon-and-Gold is a simple drink along the traditional lines of the Brandy-and-Gum or the Rock-and-Rye of the nineteenth century.
It is comprised of a jiggerful (2 fl-oz./~60ml.) of good Bourbon whiskey served neat and down in an old-fashioned tumbler, with a demitasse spoon, and a side of about a ponyful (~1 fl-oz./~30ml.) of golden treacle (a.k.a. golden syrup) in a small glass syrup pitcher, or a tiny glass tasting mug.
One could argue, with reason, that the Bourbon-and-Gold is not a Single, at all, and that it is more of a de-constructed liqueur. That certainly is one way of looking at the matter. However, I focus on the fact that this drink is simply Bourbon whiskey, served both neat and down, backed by a side of golden treacle. For that reason, I consider this drink a Single.
As is customrary with the Brandy-and-Gum, and the Rock-and-Rye, the drinker pours as much, or as little, of the syrup as is desired into the spirit. The small demitasse spoon is used to stir the two together. When this ritual is complete, the drinker sips, or drinks, to his, or her, pleasure.

Here is a list of what you will need:

Bourbon whiskey -- for this drink, I almost always use Wild Turkey 101° proof. It is a traditional Bourbon whiskey with enough barley to deliver a pleasing whiskey note in the flavor, and not over-watered.
golden treacle -- English has its own word for the Greco-Latin word 'molasses,' that being 'treacle.' Leaving aside the conversation about whether a lightly-cooked sugarcane nectar becomes treacle, even if no sugar has been taken from it, Lyle's Golden Syrup† is the ingredient for purpose in this drink. Once you taste this stuff, you will want to use it on oatmeal, in baking, and more.
old-fashioned tumbler -- You can use a double-size old-fashioned tumbler for this, but I wouldn't advise it. Stand for tradition and elegance, and against tacky, over-sized modernity. There are still a few old-fashioned tumblers available in traditional, single, size. One is the Bormioli Rocco 6½ fluid-ounce tumbler†. Another is the Libbey 7 fluid-ounce tumbler†, but that one might need to be purchased by the case.
small demitasse spoon -- This size of spoon is fairly important for this sort of drink, and for all slings, toddies, and cocktails made and served in the old-fashioned way. It should be about four inches long, and be appealing to your eye. This one† is just about perfect, I think.
syrup pitcher -- I have been using some miniature beer mugs† for this sort of drink. It has a handle for easy use, and has an undeniable cuteness.
I do think, though, that if I were outfitting for this sort of service now, I would select something about like this:

This one† is the one I would obtain.
Standard tools -- for this drink to include a jigger-and-pony.

I cannot commend this drink too much. If you enjoy Bourbon whiskey, and old rituals in quiet moments, this little tipple will treat you right. Take a moment to enjoy one.