Try Windsor Black Cherry Whisky in your next Manhattan

One of the top-selling Canadian whiskies in the United States

Windsor was created in Alberta, Canada, at the award-winning Alberta Distillers LTD. Along with its flagship Windsor Canadian, the brand creates Windsor Black Cherry, which is both mixable and memorable. We asked Kathy Reilly, vice president of marketing and innovation, to tell us more about mixing with Windsor Canadian and Windsor Black Cherry Whisky.  

What should bartenders know about  Windsor Whiskies?  

Windsor whiskies provide smooth authentic and mixable whisky that they can confidently recommend and share with their bar guests. It is crafted with two different Pot Still Rye whiskies in the blend, creating a nice spicy finish that lends itself to mixing especially well with ginger products. The Black Cherry profile and sugar content makes a faster server item and fantastic flavor for both Manhattan’s and lemon fruit derivatives. Windsor Canadian’s quality pairs well with a variety of mixers, making for a fantastic Windsor Cola or Windsor Ginger. 

Tell us about  Windsor  Black Cherry Whisky.  

Windsor Black Cherry is made with the same base whisky as the Windsor Canadian but adds rich black cherry notes making for an exceptionally smooth whisky, perfect neat or mixing in cocktails. There was a gap in the flavored whisky market for Black Cherry and we felt it would be ideal for making delicious cocktails as well as offering millennial male and female consumers a product that can be enjoyed neat.  Consumers are looking for an approachable easy-drinking whisky and Windsor  Black Cherry provides them genuine quality.  

What are some of the best ways to serve  Windsor Whisky?  

We love Windsor straight or on the rocks, this allows for the purist iteration of the spirt with a touch of rye. However, this is a great whisky for mixing as well.  Windsor also makes a compact and light weight 750ml traveler pack that is perfect for taking outdoors to easily sip, serve, and share! 

Windsor Manhattan

Ingredients:  

• 2 parts Windsor Black Cherry
• 1 part sweet vermouth 
• 2 dashes Watkins aromatic bitters 

Preparation: Combine ingredients with ice and stir until chilled. Strain into a cocktail glass with fresh ice and garnish with a cherry.  

Windsor Ginger

Ingredients:  

• 1 1/2 parts Windsor Black Cherry
• 3 parts ginger ale 

Preparation: Combine all ingredients in a Highball glass and stir. Garnish with an orange peel. 

Windsor Black Cherry and Lemonade

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 parts Windsor Black Cherry 
• 3 parts lemonade 

Preparation: Combine ingredients with ice in a lowball glass and stir Garnish with a cherry.