Whisky Cocktails: The Manhattan by Tron Young

Cocktail: The Manhattan
Bartender: Tron Young
Bar: Fine Spirits @ La Maison Du Whisky


As a continuation of this new series, Whisky Cocktails, SGwhisky is proud to present another classic cocktail made by the bartender of one of Singapore's newest Whisky bars: The Manhattan by Tron Young. As mentioned, Tron helms the bar at Fine Spirits @ La Maison Du Whisky, and his whisky cocktails are a mainstay in the bar.

Ingredients:
45ml Rye Whisky (Rittenhouse Rye in this case)
2 Drops Angostura Bitters
A Dash of Sweet Vermouth
1 Strip Orange Zest

How to Make:
Place bitters into tumbler with ice
Add sweet vermouth
Add Rye
Stir till chilled
Strain and pour in Martini Glass
Coat rim with Orange zest
Place orange zest into glass and serve

Credit: La Maison Du Whisky

SGwhisky also caught up with Tron after trying the cocktail, and asked him a few questions:

What is your personal favourite cocktail?

I do not have a favourite as drinking is all about one's mood, and that is bound to change. 

What is your favourite whisky?

I have about twenty! But I prefer American whiskies because they are sweeter.

What other whisky cocktails do you have at the bar?

We have the Rusty Nail, Whisky Sours, the Old-Fashioned and the Rob Royce.

What do you feel is the most important skill a bartender must have?

A bartender must be able to drink alcohol. If you don't drink you won't be able to know what a drink should taste like.

Fine Spirits at La Maison Du Whisky opened this year, and is a composite bar and retail outlet. Besides the whisky cocktails, Fine Spirits has an interesting weekly event on Mondays called Cocktail Monday. Bring any ingredient of your choice and have the bartender make a cocktail for you at $15!