I've fallen for Manhattans. And Luxardo cherries.
Been a long time since I mixed bourbon/rye with anything other than some ice. Vermouth is pretty revolting by itself, so, I never would have thought I'd like it mixed with good liquor. Rye definitely makes the better Manhattan.
The biggest surprise was me spending $17 on a jar of cherries.
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I'm currently sipping on some Jameson Black Barrel. Probably my favorite whiskey.
Quality Vermouth is the key.Originally Posted by RoyGBiv
I've fallen for Manhattans. And Luxardo cherries.
Been a long time since I mixed bourbon/rye with anything other than some ice. Vermouth is pretty revolting by itself, so, I never would have thought I'd like it mixed with good liquor. Rye definitely makes the better Manhattan.
The biggest surprise was me spending $17 on a jar of cherries.
My favorite Vermouth, because it is not too sweet is Carpano Antica. Follow the 2-1-2 recipe (Manhattan Area Code) it is a perfect drink every time. For a mix up instead of using Angostura Bitters if you can find some Cardamon Bitters it is a more herbal tone.
Not to derail the bourbon thread, but pertinent if you like Manhattans is a brandy Manhattan. If you have a will try try outside of the box this is one of the best cask brandy's ever....
https://www.klwines.com/p/i?i=1230173
2 parts Copper & Kings, 1 part Carpano Antica and 2 shakes of chocolate bitters. (yes chocolate) @ 120 ++ proof, a couple of those and you will be fine.
@JFK thanks for the tip on Cardamom bitters. Tried some last night. Enjoyed!
"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." - Thomas Jefferson, Virginia Constitution, Draft 1, 1776
@SeriousStudent was kind enough to send me a fresh bottle of Herman Marshall whiskey.
Was also gifted recently a bottle of Glenfiddich and a bottle of Jameson.
Guess I've got some drinking to do...
Can't let you folks up there on the tundra freeze during them harsh winters.
Tried this the other night - was looking for something different. Will have it again - bet it would make for a great Manhattan (despite being from a Brooklyn distillery).
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I've loved everything from Widow Jane I've tried. Their rye and their bourbon. Their bourbon here is mid $60's and I've heard they have higher end models way over that. I really like them though.Tried this the other night - was looking for something different. Will have it again - bet it would make for a great Manhattan (despite being from a Brooklyn distillery
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It's $47 at my Costco and $55 at the liquor store now.
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Ok, so I was able to try a measure of Bulleit Bourbon the other day:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulleit_Bourbon
I did not like it; it seemed somewhat rough and reminded me of the peaty Single Malts I don’t like.
Wiki says it has relatively high Rye content. Should I be looking for one with less Rye given how this one tasted?
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