Nose: At first the whiskey hits the nose hand in hand with the sweet vermouth before cherries and sage wander in with the vaguest hint of white pepper.
Palate: Cherries and oak notes fill the mouth followed by cinnamon and dried red fruits.
Finish: Coriander and oregano form a herbaceous finish but it is the bourbon vanilla that clings on for dear life until the very end.
Overall: This is a delicately balanced Manhattan that creates a product greater than the sum of its parts - plus it's an antique, what's more to like?