I really liked this with 50/50 split of Wild Turkey 101 & 81, Heering Cherry, & Dolin Rouge. Has the expected Manhattan flavors, made a little richer with the cherry.
Bland with Four Roses and Marinquinhas. Using them, the vermouth (Poli Gran Bassano) was too present and not at all complimented... A dash of Fernet zazzed it up a bit. But clearly this recipe is heavily brand-dependent.