I do not like bourbon. I will occasionally partake of it's nefarious nectar, but it's never my first choice. So! This was my first Manhattan that wasn't served over ice in a lowball glass. I definitely ogled the bartender, thinking that she was doing it all wrong. Nope, she was right. I just have no cocktail knowledge, which is precisely what qualifies me to review them! Bourbon, sweet vermouth, bitters and a maraschino cherry. What a delicious drink! The flavor of the bourbon was rich and smooth, which I normally cannot appreciate because of the horrible burn that follows. It was nice to be able to distinguish that it actually has a flavor to it. Let's talk about the sweet, chewy cherry at the bottom of the glass. It was sweet and chewy. And, an indulgent way to round out the drink.
4 out of 5, but I'll still take a Jameson every other day of the week.
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