Timbal Manhattan

This 50:50 version of the Manhattan showcases the qualities of the Catalonian sweet vermouth rather than the rye spirit. Timbal Vermut de Reus is flavorful, but not overly sweet, and it is wormwood forward.

Sweet Vermut de Reus is excellent for sipping, the central feature of Spain's tradition of "La Hora del Vermut." I was surprised by how good this vermouth was by itself, setting it apart from the Italian and French vermouths I am accustomed to (and which I am less inclined to drink by themselves.)

I used Rittenhouse Rye and Regan's Orange Bitters. Wild Turkey is suggested by Haus Alpenz.