Restaurant
Unclaimed profile1791 Whiskey Bar
College Station, TX · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
1791 Whiskey Bar stakes its identity on whiskey, with a global selection and a cocktail menu that spans classics, refreshing, and stirred/boozy styles. The 1791 Old Fashioned and Manhattan anchor the classics side, while the Naked & Famous and Passion Star Martini show range. Mocktails, non-alcoholic beer, and a small domestic and imported beer list round out the options. The Old Fashioned can be upgraded to Michter's Bourbon for $20.
- What should I order?
- Start with the 1791 Old Fashioned, built on Buffalo Trace with brown sugar and Angostura, and upgrade to Michter's Bourbon for $20. For a lighter pour, the Passion Star Martini combines Absolut Vanilla, passion fruit, lime, and a prosecco sidecar at $15.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- This suits whiskey drinkers who want a global selection and cocktail drinkers who value a broad, clearly described menu. Groups will find premium whiskey selections and a range of mocktails and beers for mixed preferences.
- When should I go?
- An evening stop for a whiskey pour or a round of cocktails. The mocktail and non-alcoholic beer options make it workable for a group with mixed drinking preferences.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $15-$20, with the 1791 Old Fashioned upgrade to Michter's Bourbon at $20. Mocktails and Crodino are $9, non-alcoholic beers are $7, and beers range from $5 to $10.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The bar pairs a global whiskey selection with a cocktail menu that moves across classics, refreshing, and stirred/boozy styles. The 1791 Old Fashioned and 1791 Manhattan tie the whiskey focus to the drink list, while mocktails and non-alcoholic beer keep the program usable for non-drinkers.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A broad cocktail menu divided into classics and originals, light and refreshing, and stirred and boozy sections. Named drinks list base spirits, and the range covers a Tito's martini, a mezcal Naked & Famous, and a Buffalo Trace Old Fashioned.
Menu strengths
- — Named drinks across classics, refreshing, and stirred/boozy styles with base spirits listed.
- — Signature hand crafted cocktails and mixologists on the menu.
Standout selections
- — 1791 Old Fashioned — Buffalo Trace, brown sugar, Angostura; upgrade to Michter's Bourbon $20.
- — Naked & Famous — Rosaluna Mezcal, Aperol, Yellow Chartreuse, Lime at $15.
- — Passion Star Martini — Absolut Vanilla, Passion Fruit, Lime, Sidecar of Prosecco at $15.
Pricing: $15-$20
Beer
A domestic and imported beer section with named options at $5-$10. The list covers Miller Lite, Shiner Bock, Modelo Especial, and Yellow Rose IPA, giving a straightforward range from light lager to IPA.
Menu strengths
- — Named domestic and imported beers with prices from $5 to $10.
- — Yellow Rose IPA at $10 extends the list beyond standard lagers.
Standout selections
- — Shiner Bock — domestic beer at $6.; Yellow Rose IPA — beer selection at $10.
- — Miller Lite — $5 — Domestic beer.; Shiner Bock — $6 — Domestic beer.
Pricing: $5-$10
Nonalcoholic
A mocktails section with named non-alcoholic cocktails at $9, plus non-alcoholic beer and Crodino. The Passion Star and Margarita No! Give two clear mocktail directions, while Michelob Zero and Heineken 0.0 cover beer.
Menu strengths
- — Named mocktails at $9, including Passion Star and Margarita No!.
- — Crodino, a sparkling aperitif with a bittersweet flavor, listed at $9.
- — Non-alcoholic beer options Michelob Zero and Heineken 0.0 at $7.
Standout selections
- — Passion Star — mocktail with passion fruit, lime, and lemon-lime soda at $9.
- — Crodino — sparkling aperitif with a unique bittersweet flavor at $9.
Pricing: $7-$9
Spirits
A whiskey-focused program serving whiskeys from around the world, with premium selections for group dining.
Menu strengths
- — Global whiskey selection positioned as the finest from around the world.
Standout selections
- — Wild Turkey 101 Rye — rye whiskey used in the 1791 Manhattan.
- — Still Austin Straight Bourbon — bourbon used in The Revolver.
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