In article >, Tracy > wrote:

> On 8/3/2013 12:40 AM, Michael Press wrote:
> > Manhattan cocktail
> >
> > Rye whisky was the distilled spirit in our family and among our
> > acquaintance when I grew up. It was a rough and ready crowd so
> > manhattan cocktails were not part or the milieu. I never thought
> > to have one because it seemed neither fish nor fowl; the
> > astringent rye whisky and the sweet vermouth could not work
> > together. Finally I decided to do one using the Savoy Cocktail Book.
> >
> > 2 rye whisky (Bullet 95% rye mash)
> > 1 sweet vermouth (Dolin)
> > 2 dash maraschino liqueur (Luxardo)
> > 2 dash Angostura bitters
> >
> > And then a miracle occurred. The rye still asserts its identity.
> > In addition some chemistry puts a lush coconut-like taste at the
> > back of the mouth, particularly on the soft palate. Those bottles
> > are not going to languish on the shelf. This is now a go to libation.
> >
>
> I like Rittenhouse Rye 100 Proof for Manhattans. It's very reasonably
> priced - $25 for 750ml, if you can find it. I tend to keep Old Overholt
> in the house.

I have not seen Rittenhouse on a shelf. I like Old Overholt.
Bulleit puts "95% rye mash" on their label and I go with that.
It's also $25, though lower in alcohol.

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Michael Press