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Decanter Press enter or click on the search icon Decanter is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Decanter recommends a selection of rye whiskeys that make the perfect base for this legendary cocktail This iconic cocktail first appeared in the late 19th century, with its origins still shrouded in mystery. Some insist that it first featured at the Manhattan Club in 1878. Others state it made its first appearance in William Schmidt’s book The Flowing Bowl, published in 1891. There is also a hotly contested rumour that it was invented for Governor Samuel J Tildem’s electoral win party in 1874. The host of said party was supposedly Jennie Jerome, also known as Lady Randolph Churchill. The main flaw in this story however is that she was supposed to be in London giving birth to her son, Winston Churchill, at the time. ....
Tweet Share If youâre going to brave the outdoor world on New Yearâs Eve, you might as well do something special. And if youâre a fan of rare bourbons, The Sutler will be the place to be to ring in the new year, or at least to ring in 10 p.m. with the city-mandated last call. Itâs always a difficult balancing act for bars and restaurants to figure out what to do with the stores of severely allocated rare whiskeys that they receive over the course of the year. Some spots price them so high that only the biggest ballers will have the wherewithal to try them, while others put more reasonable prices on their special pours, meaning that one table of expense-accounters can run through a whole bottle of Pappy in one night. This also minimizes the potential profit for the restaurant while eliminating the opportunity for some of their regulars to discover a real treat. ....