ManhattanvsOld Fashioned
Which one fits your taste?
Manhattan
A smooth, spirit-forward blend of whiskey and sweet vermouth, accented with aromatic bitters. Dark and mysterious.
Old Fashioned
The original cocktail. A spirit-forward showcase of whiskey, mellowed slightly with sugar and aromatic bitters.
Manhattan
Old Fashioned
Base
whiskey
whiskey
Glassware
Coupe
Rocks glass
Flavor Notes
strong, sweet, herbal
strong, sweet
Strong?
Which should you pick?
Pick the Manhattan if you want something herbal and aromatic. Go with the Old Fashioned if you'd rather have something more straightforward and clean. Both are boozy and spirit-forward and sweet and approachable, so if you enjoy one you'll likely appreciate the other.