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<blockquote data-quote="Hawgman" data-source="post: 2853957" data-attributes="member: 7676"><p>I've tried Manhattans about a dozen times with various combinations of deferent bourbons and vermouths. Never could cotton to them. Not ALL the time, but most of the time they remind me vaguely of furniture polish. I'm not a big cocktail enthusiast usually preferring various whiskeys neat, with a splash or on ice. Just depends on what is in the glass. However, I really like a well made rye Old Fashioned. It has a cleaner, lighter and brighter taste than a Manhattan. But hey, everyone is entitled to a preference.</p><p></p><p>One thing I did learn. The vermouth used, of which there are many kinds, has a big impact on the Manhattan even though very little is used. Some are very dry, some are sweet and some have an herb-like medicine tone to them almost like bitters. Gosh darn it, you'll just have to keep on trying and experimenting. <img src="/images/smilies/smile.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Also, I agree with GMThunder. That's a serious load of vermouth. Try using half that, maybe less.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hawgman, post: 2853957, member: 7676"] I've tried Manhattans about a dozen times with various combinations of deferent bourbons and vermouths. Never could cotton to them. Not ALL the time, but most of the time they remind me vaguely of furniture polish. I'm not a big cocktail enthusiast usually preferring various whiskeys neat, with a splash or on ice. Just depends on what is in the glass. However, I really like a well made rye Old Fashioned. It has a cleaner, lighter and brighter taste than a Manhattan. But hey, everyone is entitled to a preference. One thing I did learn. The vermouth used, of which there are many kinds, has a big impact on the Manhattan even though very little is used. Some are very dry, some are sweet and some have an herb-like medicine tone to them almost like bitters. Gosh darn it, you'll just have to keep on trying and experimenting. :) Also, I agree with GMThunder. That's a serious load of vermouth. Try using half that, maybe less. [/QUOTE]
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