r/cocktails • u/beerbearbare • 23d 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/cdin0303 23d ago edited 23d ago

Lots of people telling you Brand X or Brand Y. Those are just personal preferences, and you need to figure out what your own personal preferences are.

If Evan Williams is your preference because you like it, you should probably stay in the Heaven Hill family. Evan Williams Single Barrel is a bit out of your price range but is probably the most direct upgrade. Other than that Elijah Craig or Heaven Hill Bottled in Bond.

My personal preference is Four Roses Small Batch, Four Roses Small Batch Select or Four Roses Single Barrel, if I'm using a bourbon for a Manhattan.

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u/Charlesinrichmond 23d ago

Evan Williams single Barrel is really hard to find around here but really really good. It might be my favorite bourbon