I've never really had bourbon before, but after trying Mama Bear Whiskey Cream and loving it, decided to give it a try. LOL
I picked up some Buffalo Trace a couple weeks ago for 19.99 and have really been enjoying it. Based on this thread it looks like I made a good choice.
Oh yes you made a great choice. Now get some quality sweet vermouth, say Dolin, some good marachino cherries, I like Tillen Farms and along with some bitters (Fee Brothers orange is very good) make some killer Manhattans!
2 oz Bourbon
1 oz sweet vermouth
2 dashes bitters
1 cherry
Add bitters to a shaker filled with about 6-8 ice cubes. Add the bourbon and vermouth.
Shake about 20 shakes, strain into a cocktail glass, add a cherry.
To make it even better, replace the bourbon with Rye!