Woodford Reserve ® and Esquire Crown “Master of the Manhattan” – Whiskey News
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Woodford Reserve ® and Esquire Crown “Master of the Manhattan”
Jeromy Edwards from Louisville, KY Takes Top Honors
New York, NY – After searching the country for the nation’s ultimate well-crafted Manhattans, Woodford Reserve bourbon and Esquire magazine have crowned Jeromy Edwards from Louisville, Kentucky and his “Cider Manhattan” as the “Master of the Manhattan” for 2009.
Edwards’ cocktail was reviewed by a distinguished panel of experts along with the seven other bartenders creations from across the country.
Edwards and the other participant’s cocktails were critiqued on creativity, ingredients, presentation and taste. The judges included Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Chris Morris, Executive Chef Christopher Lee, Mixologist Julie Reiner and Spirits Journalist Jack Robertiello. The judging took place at The Manhattan Experience at Esquire Soho in New York City on Monday, November 9.
“There was some stiff competition from the other bartenders and I didn’t expect to win, but the judges told me they thought my drink really stood out,” said Edwards. “The whole time in New York was exceptional and I want to thank Woodford Reserve and Esquire for an amazing experience.”
The Cider Manhattan along with the other seven recipes will be featured in a Woodford Reserve advertisement in the January edition of Esquire. The Cider Manhattan recipe is as follows:
Cider Manhattan crafted by Jeromy Edwards
2 oz. Woodford Reserve® bourbon
¾ oz. Cider Reduction
½ oz. Antica Vermouth
Dash Angostura® bitters
Grand Marnier flambéed cherry (preferably Rainier)
Flambée cherry in the martini glass, allowing it to caramelize.
Place drink in shaker and turn, don’t shake.
Pour into glass after it has cooled.
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Corporation, a producer and marketer of fine quality beverage alcohol brands, including Jack Daniel’s, Southern Comfort, Finlandia, Fetzer, Korbel, Tequila Herradura, Sonoma-Cutrer, Chambord, Tuaca, and Bonterra. Please enjoy your bourbon responsibly. For more information on Woodford Reserve, visit www.woodfordreserve.com.
About Esquire
Esquire (www.esquire.com), published by Hearst Magazines, was the winner of the 2009 National Magazine Awards for “Feature Writing,” “Personal Service” and “Leisure Interests.” It is the most-honored monthly magazine in America with a total of 13 awards. Readers can also interact with the brand on the digital front, with Esquire mobile (m.esquire.com). In addition to its U.S. flagship, Esquire publishes 16 editions around the world.
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