Handy & Schiller Barreled Manhattan Cocktail
Handy & Schiller Barreled Manhattan Cocktail – Barrel-Aged Ready-to-Drink Manhattan | Buffalo Trace Distillery
Handy & Schiller Barreled Manhattan Cocktail is a premium barrel-aged ready-to-drink Manhattan crafted at the legendary Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. Made with Sazerac Rye Whiskey, vermouth, and Peychaud’s Bitters — then aged in Sazerac Rye barrels — this is a Manhattan of genuine depth and character, bottled at 70 proof and ready to pour straight from the bottle.
The Handy & Schiller series represents Buffalo Trace’s vision for the premium ready-to-drink cocktail: classic American cocktails crafted with the same care, heritage, and quality ingredients that define the distillery’s world-renowned spirits. Barrel aging rounds and integrates the flavors, delivering a Manhattan that is smoother, more complex, and more satisfying than anything you can shake together at home.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Classic Manhattan aromatics — rye spice, sweet vermouth, cherry, and a hint of bitters — deepened and rounded by barrel aging
- Palate: Smooth and well-integrated with Sazerac Rye spice, sweet vermouth richness, Peychaud’s floral bitterness, and a warm oak depth from barrel maturation
- Finish: Long and satisfying with lingering rye spice, cherry, and a gentle bittersweet complexity — the refined finish of a perfectly made barrel-aged Manhattan
Key Highlights
- ✔ Barrel-aged Manhattan — aged in Sazerac Rye barrels for exceptional depth and integration
- ✔ Made with Sazerac Rye Whiskey, vermouth & Peychaud’s Bitters — classic Manhattan ingredients
- ✔ 70 proof — cocktail-strength and ready to pour
- ✔ Crafted at Buffalo Trace Distillery — one of America’s most celebrated and historic distilleries
- ✔ 750mL bottle — ideal for entertaining, gifting, or enjoying at home
- ✔ Available at Del Mesa Liquor with nationwide shipping
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Handy & Schiller series?
The Handy & Schiller series is Buffalo Trace Distillery’s premium barrel-aged ready-to-drink cocktail line — named in honor of two legendary figures in American whiskey history. Each expression is crafted using Buffalo Trace’s own spirits and classic cocktail recipes, then barrel-aged to develop the depth, integration, and complexity that sets them apart from standard ready-to-drink cocktails.
How should I serve Handy & Schiller Barreled Manhattan?
Handy & Schiller Barreled Manhattan is best served chilled, poured over a large ice cube in a rocks glass, and garnished with a Luxardo cherry or an orange twist. As a barrel-aged cocktail, it is already perfectly balanced and ready to enjoy — no shaking or stirring required.
Where can I buy Handy & Schiller Barreled Manhattan Cocktail?
You can purchase it online through Del Mesa Liquor with nationwide shipping available.