1/29    Ideal ingredients for the perfect Manhattan?
        \_ "what have I done to deserve this flat, flavourless manhattan?"
        \_ Good bourbon for starters.  Jack Daniel's and Jim Beam are not good.
           see webtender:  http://www.webtender.com/db/drink/1641
           \_ Obviously no Jack or Jim.  I had one last night with Johnny
              Walker black that turned out good, and I'd imagine Maker's
              Mark would taste great as well.  Not sure if there's much
              difference between varieties of bitters or vermouth, though,
              which is sort of why I asked.  Any other whiskey drinkers
              on the motd?  --op
              \_ Johnny Walker is Scotch, which is quite different from bourbon.
                 My Fav. Bourbons are Wild Turkey 101, Booker's, Knob Creek
                 and Maker's Mark.  MM is mildest, and KC is most full-bodied.
                 \_ Basil Hayden's.  Very tasty.  Slight cherry nose.  Very
                    smooth.  Though I wouldn't mix it.
              \_ I'm a big fan of Maker's Mark or Jameson, depending on my
                 mood.
              \_ Some of the more expensive Wild Turkeys are pretty good
                 (rare breed and kentucky spirit), they're probably between
                 MM and KC in body.
        \_ I believe Manhattan's were originally made with rye whiskey,
           but bourbon (which is lighter-bodied) is now the standard.
           Lots of choices, do a google group search for various brands.
           \_ Yah.  Manhatten is the whiskey (of all varieties) answer to the
              martini.