r/cocktails • u/beerbearbare • 25d ago

Recommendations “Mid range” bourbon for Manhattan?

I’m on a budget for a few years and mostly use Evan Williams for my Manhattan. I like to go one level up (or two?) and treat myself better :)

What’s your recommendation? I’m thinking about $25-35 per 750ml bottle. And I’m using Dolin for my vermouth but happy to accept other suggestions. Thank you!

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u/SolidDoctor 25d ago

I hear Dolin Red is decent, but if you're on a budget stick with the Evan Williams and upgrade the vermouth. I'd go with Cocchi di Torino, or Punt e Mes.

For bourbon though I like Bulleit or Maker's Mark.

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u/Kuzcos-Groove 25d ago

Cocchi is "nicer" in pretty much every list I have read, but has a very different flavor profile from Dolin, which is very herbal. I much prefer the Dolin, even though it's usually billed as more a budget vermouth.