Best Bourbon — Whisky for a Manhattan
Looking for the best Bourbon for a Manhattan? These community-rated picks combine the character of Bourbon with exactly what you need for a Manhattan.
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The top community-rated Bourbon expressions for a Manhattan are ranked above. Browse the full list and click any bottle for tasting notes and buy links.
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BourbonWoodford Reserve
Woodford Reserve Kentucky Bourbon
$45
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BourbonBlanton's
Blanton's Gold Edition
$133
BourbonWild Turkey
Wild Turkey 101
$43
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BourbonWoodford Reserve
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
$70
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BourbonBulleit
Bulleit Bourbon
$36
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BourbonColonel EH Taylor
Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch
$76
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BourbonBooker's
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E)
$108
BourbonMaker's Mark
Maker's Mark 46
$46
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BourbonEagle Rare
Eagle Rare 10 Year Old
$48
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BourbonFour Roses
Four Roses Single Barrel 100 Proof
$57
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BourbonBasil Hayden's
Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon
$57
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BourbonBuffalo Trace
Buffalo Trace
$30
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What is the best Bourbon for a Manhattan?
The top community-rated Bourbon expressions for a Manhattan are ranked above. Browse the full list and click any bottle for tasting notes and buy links.
Rye or bourbon for Manhattan — which is better?
Traditional Manhattan = rye. The dryness and spice of rye balances the sweetness of vermouth. Bourbon Manhattans are sweeter and more accessible. Neither is wrong — choose based on whether you want a drier or richer drink.