Best Single Malt — Whisky for a Manhattan
Looking for the best Single Malt for a Manhattan? These community-rated picks combine the character of Single Malt with exactly what you need for a Manhattan.
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The top community-rated Single Malt 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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Single MaltLagavulin
Lagavulin 16 Year Old
$98
Single MaltGlenmorangie
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2015 Release)
$253
Single MaltThe Glenlivet
The Glenlivet 15 Year Old French Oak Reserve
$64
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Single MaltTobermory
Tobermory 12 Year Old
$51
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Single MaltBruichladdich
Port Charlotte 10 Year Old
$69
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Single MaltBalvenie
Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask
$84
Single MaltArran
Arran 10 Year Old
$53
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Single MaltBalvenie
Balvenie 12 Year Old Triple Cask
$253
Single MaltCardhu
Cardhu 12 Year Old
$53
Value Pick
Single MaltBalvenie
Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Finish
$281
Single MaltYamazaki
Yamazaki 12 Year Old
$178
Single MaltThe Glenlivet
The Glenlivet 18 Year Old
$121
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Single Malt for a Manhattan?
The top community-rated Single Malt 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.