COCKTAILS

MANHATTAN VS

OLD FASHIONED

What’s the

difference?

Gracing cocktail menus for decades, the Old fashioned and Manhattan are timeless classics that are here to stay. And for good reason. With simple ingredient lists, but complex flavour profiles, these refined cocktails have been the drink of choice across the globe since the 1800s. With both placing whisky as the hero ingredient, they are the ultimate choice for those wanting their cocktails with layers of flavour.

But while the Old fashioned and Manhattan may share some common elements, each one boasts its unique flair.

So it’s time to explore the

Manhattan vs the Old Fashioned

and unlock what’s the difference.

EXTRA MANHATTAN RECIPE

50 ml Chivas Extra Rye Cask*

25ml sweet vermouth

2 dashes Angostura bitters

Cherry, to garnish

 

Combine all ingredients in a rocks glass and stir with ice. Continue adding ice until it’s densely packed. While stirring, ensure to stop once the exterior of the glass feels cold to avoid over-dilution of the drink. Garnish the drink with a cherry and serve.

OLD FASHIONED

COCKTAIL VARIATIONS


While the Old Fashioned and Manhattan cocktails might have earned their stripes as timeless favourites, there are inventive twists on these sure-fire crowd pleasers. So if you’re looking for a fruitier take or you’re eager to flex your mixology muscles, then test out your skills with these Old Fashioned variations.

HONEY OLD FASHIONED

For those looking for a richer and more in depth flavour profile than the standard Old Fashioned, then the Honey Old Fashioned should be your go-to. Adding a touch more sweetness to the short and strong cocktail, this is a variation that’s straightforward while packing a flavour punch.

FOREST FRUIT
OLD FASHIONED

An approachable cocktail for Old Fashioned beginners, the Forest Fruit Old Fashioned is the ideal gateway for those looking for a fruitier take on a short and strong drink.

 

True to the roots of the original Old Fashioned recipe, this whisky cocktail maintains the short and robust profile but opts for blackberry syrup instead of the conventional simple sugar syrup, delivering a richer, fruitier flavour.

CITRUS OLD FASHIONED

This citrus spin ups the ante on a classic Old Fashioned – ideal for those looking for a lighter approach to this mixologists favourite.

 

In this rendition of the Old Fashioned, we introduce Lillet Blanc and swap out the traditional Angostura bitters for orange bitters – creating a bolder flavour profile.

So, next time you find yourself torn between these two titans, why not embrace the best of both worlds? Start with a Manhattan and transition to an Old Fashioned. 

 

*A portion of this blended Scotch whisky has been finished in American Rye casks.

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