I prefer my manhattans like he prefers his matinis
I've only had a Manhattan once or twice in my life, mainly because my whisk(e)y is drunk either up or with cola (and NEVER that with really high quality booze). I'm sure I'd enjoy them, but I'd always be thinking...why am I adding vermouth to my whiskey?
Funny story...I was in Mexico on vacation this January (you know...BEFORE the fucking drug lords started putting decapitated heads in town squares and shit). We were at an all inclusive with a nice swim up pool bar, and I ordered a whiskey and coke. Crazy Mexican bartender made it with JOHNNY WALKER RED! Craziest whisk(e)y and coke I've ever had. Very distinct, peaty, smokey, Scotchy flavor.