The Manhattan, Manhattan Bartender Contest
Your Manhattan deserves a whiskey with a New York pedigree. Vote your favorite Bartender’s recipe into the finale for the chance to win tickets to the Top 5 finale event at the Great Jones Distillery on November 19th.
MEET THE SEMI-FINALISTS
Twenty of New York City’s bartenders have advanced to the next round of the Manhattan, Manhattan Bartender Contest. Now, it’s your turn to vote. Send your bartender to the competition finale, hosted at Great Jones Distilling Co., for the chance to win tickets to the live event, a Manhattan cocktail kit and other prizes.
Voting ends on November 4th.
ABOUT THE CONTEST
For a cocktail named after the borough where it was invented, the Manhattan is all too often made with whiskey from out of state. This fall, we’re searching for the ultimate Manhattan, Manhattan — a modern take on the iconic cocktail that celebrates the spirit of New York, with the only whiskey distilled in the heart of Manhattan.
We’ve challenged bartenders from all over the tri-state area to share their own twist on the Manhattan using Great Jones Straight Bourbon or Rye, and our panel of judges has narrowed the submissions to 20 finalists.
the prize
Only 5 bartenders will be invited to compete in the finale at our distillery. One winner will not only get the bragging rights from being crowned the Manhattan, Manhattan bartender, but will also receive $5,000 USD and a digital feature in New York Magazine.
MAKE IT AT HOME
While you wait for the top 5 finalists to be named, get our Straight Bourbon or Rye delivered and mix your own Manhattan, made with the true spirit of New York.