I am sure this has been done before but I just switched the bourbon with rye and I like the spiciness this brings to the drink.

I made this with Avallen Calvados, Wild Turkey 91 bourbon (50/50 mix of 101 & 81), & Dolin Rouge. Nice nightcap. The Avallen doesn't have any added sugar, so there was only a slight sweetness up front with each sip. I think I'll try this again with a little bit of 2:1 sugar syrup or maple syrup (as suggested by Jay Longy D.) Apple on the nose (almost smells like apple juice), slightly sweet apple on the front of the sip, boozy in the middle, fading into bourbon, then an herbal, dry, slight bitterness that lingers on the tongue a bit. Seems like this one could maybe be added to the Autumn/fall category here on DG, given the flavors.

Great. I wanted a slightly sweeter drink than it was in the base. I added 5 ml of maple syrup and found a wonderful drink for tonight. Maple syrup and calvados are a fun combination.

A well-balanced cocktail which I enjoyed, even though I'm not typically a fan of Manhattans. Still, I think that the opportunity to name this a "Big Apple" was tragically missed.

Amazed by this cocktail. Marriage of Bourbon, Calvados and Sweet Vermouth is creating a new flavor, like in Tiki drinks when you mix different rums. This one is quite strong (don't hesitate to dilute it when you stir), but perfectly balanced. You can use any Calvados AOC Pays d'Auge "Fine" (ie 2 years old or less), but use a Wild Turkey Bourbon and a Martini Rosso Vermouth, as the balance is the key to enjoy this cocktail.

This was a very nice evening drink to have by the fireplace. Strong but balanced. I increased the bitters by a dash. If I had a good cocktail cherry I would have added it to the garnish.

Looking for a great evening sipping drink. This was outstanding. Good balance of all the ingredients.