Whiskey?

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  • mg330

    Aside from Scotch, my main drink for quite a few years now has been a Manhattan with Makers Mark. Out of curiosity I looked up different recipes today and saw the suggestion of Old Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey as an alternative to Makers.

    Picked some up - and it's cheap at about $12 a bottle - and have to say it makes a better Manhattan than Makers. I picked up new vermouth and have been experimenting with different levels of sweet, dry, bitters and a bit of cherry juice.

    If you're looking for cheap rye whiskey, check this stuff out -

    Apparently there's a big argument amongst Manhattan drinkers about whether rye whiskey or bourbon is better. Just like the gin vs vodka martini argument I guess!

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