Ok. Well. It's good - a good manhattan, made with Maker's Mark as I like - good full proportions. BUT WAIT! What's that? $26 for a double? Yes, I'm not kidding. Bewarey, manhattanites. I'll remember that bill for a while.

It's not my absolutely favourite, but someone requested that I begin to compile my list here. So here's an off the cuff addition. Wish makes a good Manhattan. It's a little pricey, and a tad heavy on sweet, but in the scheme of city wide Manhattans Charlie, it takes the edge off.

I've been having the Jack Daniel's Manhattan's here for 10 years now. Nothing too fancy, just consistently well made and go down easy.

The perfect mix of sweet vermouth and bourbon (I do the bourbon variety). Trust me, I keep a running tab of decent Manhattans in the city. Offhand, this is one of the best.