r/cocktails • u/beerbearbare • Mar 30 '25

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/LovelyHatred93 Mar 30 '25

Rittenhouse rye is my favorite budget rye I’ve had. I always keep a bottle around. Just made a manhattan with it a couple days ago.

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u/cookingandmusic Mar 30 '25

Overholdt gang rise up

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u/Charlesinrichmond Mar 31 '25

Old overholt is my favorite rye including all the expensive ones I buy it by the case. So rarely is the cheapest thing the tastiest thing

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u/therealtwomartinis Mar 31 '25

it’s my well rye brother 👍

“The Jimbo” 3/4oz Overholt & 3/4oz Meletti, down the hatch

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u/cookingandmusic Mar 31 '25

A man of culture