Black ManhattanvsVieux Carré
Which one fits your taste?
Black Manhattan
A darker Manhattan riff swapping sweet vermouth for rich, bitter amaro.
Vieux Carré
A rich, stirred New Orleans classic blending rye, cognac, sweet vermouth, and two kinds of bitters.
Black Manhattan
Vieux Carré
Base
whiskey
whiskey
Glassware
Coupe
Rocks glass
Flavor Notes
bitter, strong
strong, bitter
Strong?
Which should you pick?
The Black Manhattan and Vieux Carré share a very similar flavor profile — both are bitter and complex and boozy and spirit-forward. The deciding factor here is the base spirit (whiskey vs. whiskey) and how each is served, so go with whichever spirit appeals to you more.