Frederic D.

Pretty solid Manhattan variation. The hint of orange is just enough to keep things different and interesting, without distracting from the main event, the bourbon.

Delicious in a Manhattan, especially now in the cooler months. Definite vanilla notes, as well as Christmas spices. It also makes a great, almost dessert-like Boulevardier.

A delicious drink! I agree with others that it needs sufficient dilution to fully open up. Perfect balance of spice and sweetness. I used an atomizer and sprayed my glass before pouring, which led to the perfect hint of absinthe - present but not overpowering.

A combination of no fresh sage and a surprisingly low yield from my lime led me to replace 1/4 Oz of the lime juice with thyme liqueur. I really enjoyed the result - nicely balanced, with lime and gin coming in at the front, just a hint of blood orange showing up in the mid-palate, and a nice savory finish from the thyme.