In the pantheon of cocktails, it doesn’t get much better than the vaunted Manhattan. It’s simple yet incredibly satisfying, with three ingredients stirred together to shine as a classic. The only thing beating it is crafting the perfect one. And that’s exactly what we had in mind when we created Cherry Bark Vanilla Bitters. We purposefully developed these bitters as a bridge between the bold flavors of American whiskey and the aromatic complexity of sweet vermouth. Woodsy and aromatic, each dash has a rustic aroma of charred oak, marzipan, and star anise. Almond-esque mahlab from India dances with the woodsy dryness of wild American cherry bark and the sweet warmth of vanilla bean, stepping back in time toward the golden age of cocktail innovation. Bartenders in that era were inspired by newly imported products, and today’s mixologists can take their bar program a step forward with these modern classic bitters.