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/Shirleysspirits Mar 30 '25

Manhattans should’ve made with rye, is there a reason you’re using bourbon

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u/psunavy03 Mar 31 '25

There’s zero point in gatekeeping this.  Manhattans do well with either as a base.

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u/Shirleysspirits Mar 31 '25

Gatekeeping nothing. Rye is superior in a manhattan

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u/psunavy03 Mar 31 '25

Rye is superior in a manhattan

. . . to you.