My Handcrafted Opinions on Whiskies, Distilleries and Other Related Stuff
The nose on this is salty and fruity, with some seaweed, a hint of rubber and a prick of alcohol even at 43% ABV. The taste is rich with toffee, burnt coffee, caramel at first then some more acrid camp fire notes and along with bitter fruit peels and spices. The finish is gentle hum of heat and peppermint along with some smokiness. At 43% ABV it can take a drop of water and still hold up, but it doesn't need it. Overall a delicious expression from one of my favourite distilleries.
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Location: The Marsh Tavern, Manchester, Vermont
Date: August 2021
Price: $18
Recipe: Listed as Black Manhattan with Basil Hayden's Port Infused Dark Rye, Averna Siciliano, Black Walnut and Vanilla Bitters
Garnish: 1 x black cherry and orange peel twist
Served: Rocks
Comments: Interesting flavor that was rather led by the vanilla bitters. A great drink but quite pricey and I am not 100% sure it was manhattan.
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Location: Copper Grouse, Manchester, Vermont
Date: August 2021
Price: $15
Recipe: None given, ordered off menu with Sazerac Rye
Garnish: 2 x black cherry and peel slice
Served: Rocks
Comments: Solid all rounder... classic recipe with both classic garnishes. Something's are classic for a reason.
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Location: Simon and Seaforts, Anchorage, Alaska
Date: July 2021
Price: est $12
Recipe: None given, ordered off menu (hence no price listed)
Garnish: 1 x glace cherry
Served: Rocks
Comments: recipe did not stand up to being on the rocks. Washed out and not enough sweetness.
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Location: Carters, Wind Crest Senior Living, Littleton, CO
Date: July 2021
Price: Free (actually included in dinner)
Recipe: None given
Garnish: 1 x glace cherry
Served: Up
Comments: Pretty good for "free"... a little muted maybe, light on bitters and perhaps a generic spirit?
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Location: Strato 550, Houston, Texas
Date: June 2021
Price: $12.00
Recipe: Bourbon, sweet vermouth, bitters
Garnish: 2 x black cherry
Served: Up
Comments: Great classic option at the bar on 43rd floor in my new office building
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Location: Rainbow Lodge, Houston, Texas
Date: March 2021
Price: $11.00
Recipe: 1792 small batch bourbon and Carpano Antica aged in oak barrel with bitters and Luxardo cherry
Garnish: Orange peel (not as per menu?)
Served: Up
Comments: Very nice, and a good price, but lacked the cherry note I was expecting. Not sure from menu if cherry was is in the barrel and part of aging process or bar replaced it with peel?
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Location: Squable, Houston, Texas
Date: March 2021
Price: $15.00
Recipe: Old Grand Dad 114 proof, Cocchi vermouth di Torino, Carpano Antica vermouth, Angosturo and Regan's Orange bitters
Garnish: Cherry
Served: One large rock
Comments: Nice all around Manhattan and like the kick of 114 proof bourbon but didn't get complexity the recipe ( 2 x vermouth, 2 x bitters) would suggest
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Location: Del Frisco's Grille, The Woodlands, Texas
Date: November 2020
Price: $15.00
Recipe: Bulleit Bourbon, Luxardo Cherry Sangue Morlacco, Maple Syrup, Spiced Cherry Bitters
Garnish: Peel and cherry
Served: Up
Comments: Some unique ingredients and overall pretty good, enjoyed the sweetness
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Location: Islamorada, Florida, USA
Date: November 2020
Price: $6.00
Recipe: Rye Whiskey, Sherry, Bitters
Garnish: None
Served: Rocks
Comments: Manhattan in a can.... made with Sherry? Seemed to work however and a good price.
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Location: Katz's, Houston, Texas
Date: September 2020
Price: $12.00
Recipe: Rye Whiskey, Sweet Vermouth and Angostura Bitters
Garnish: Luxardo maraschino cherry
Served: Up
Comments: On the larger side which as it was served "up" in a tumbler warmed a little too quickly
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Location: Ristorante del Lago, The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs
Date: July 2020
Price: $14.00
Recipe: Padua Manhattan which according to menu is ... Michters Rye, Green Chartreuse, Aperol, Orange Bitters
Garnish: Lemon Peel
Served: Up
Comments: Good cocktail, but not a Manhattan
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