What AMERICAN Whiskey Makes the BEST Manhattan? | Episode 1

Jesse and Todd from The Manhattan Project are on a mission: find the ultimate American whiskey that creates the perfect Manhattan cocktail! In this first episode we cover: • The fascinating history of the Manhattan (born in the 1880s at the Manhattan Club in New York) • The classic recipe & our strict tasting method (same vermouth, bitters & cherries every single time — only the whiskey changes) • Side-by-side mixing & blind tasting of George Dickel 12 Year Sour Mash vs. Woodford Reserve Bourbon • Full flavor breakdowns, balance scores on our legendary “Bung Hole Scale,” and plenty of awkward stirring technique debates Classic Manhattan Recipe (used in every episode):2 oz American Whiskey 1 oz Sweet Vermouth 4 dashes Angostura Bitters Cherry garnish Stir 30 seconds over ice & strain into a rocks glass Watch to see which whiskey wins Round 1 — one delivers deeper oak, vanilla, and brown-sugar sweetness while the other keeps it lighter and smoother. The results might surprise you!Whether you’re a bourbon lover, rye fan, or just building your home bar, this ongoing series is your ultimate guide to the best whiskey Manhattan. Drop your favorite American whiskey for a Manhattan in the comments — or suggest the next bottle we should test!Subscribe to The Manhattan Project and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! TMP Facebook Group →   / 603376467776698   Email → [email protected] #ManhattanCocktail #BestManhattan #AmericanWhiskey #Bourbon #WhiskeyTasting #CocktailRecipe #BourbonManhattan #WhiskeyCocktail #GeorgeDickel #WoodfordReserve #BourbonLovers #HomeBar #Cocktails #TMPWhiskey #TheManhattanProject #WhiskeyLovers