Best Whisky for a Manhattan
A Manhattan is built on whisky character — rye's spice or bourbon's sweetness both work brilliantly against sweet vermouth and bitters. These are the community's top picks for the perfect Manhattan.
BlendedThe Sassenach
The Sassenach Blended Scotch Whisky
★4.8
$104
BourbonWoodford Reserve
Woodford Reserve Kentucky Bourbon
★4.6
$45
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Single PotPowers
Powers John's Lane Release 12 Year Old Single Pot Still
★4.8
$80
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BlendedGlenmorangie
Bailie Nicol Jarvie Blended Whisky
★4.8
$191
Single PotRedbreast
Redbreast 12 Year Old
★4.6
$66
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Single MaltLagavulin
Lagavulin 16 Year Old
★4.4
$98
BourbonBlanton's
Blanton's Gold Edition
★4.7
$133
Single MaltGlenmorangie
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2015 Release)
★4.5
$253
Single MaltThe Glenlivet
The Glenlivet 15 Year Old French Oak Reserve
★4.5
$64
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Single MaltTobermory
Tobermory 12 Year Old
★4.7
$51
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BourbonWild Turkey
Wild Turkey 101
★4.5
$43
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Single MaltBruichladdich
Port Charlotte 10 Year Old
★4.6
$69
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What whisky is best in a Manhattan?
Rye whiskey is traditional — its spice complements sweet vermouth. Rittenhouse Rye and Sazerac are go-to choices. Bourbon like Bulleit or Wild Turkey also makes an excellent Manhattan.