Bar
Unclaimed profileBarrel & Taps
Columbus, OH · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Barrel & Taps is a bourbon-focused bar with an extensive whiskey list, including exclusive private barrel selections. The cocktail program offers classic and house creations with housemade syrups. Wine and beer are available but less prominent. A Wednesday half-off bourbon special is a draw for enthusiasts.
- What should I order?
- Start with a private barrel bourbon pour like the Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Strength at 133.4 proof, or the Knob Creek 9.7-year single barrel. For cocktails, the Smoked Old Fashioned showcases the bar's style.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Bourbon enthusiasts will appreciate the deep selection and private picks. Cocktail drinkers will find familiar classics done with fresh ingredients. Those seeking a quiet wine bar may find the focus too spirit-forward.
- When should I go?
- Wednesday nights feature half-off bourbon, making it the prime time for spirit-focused visits. The rotating craft beer and food truck schedule may also draw crowds on other evenings.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are $10, with a $7 flamed old fashioned and $6 weekly shot special. Bourbon pours range from $7.75 to $15 for private selections, with rare pours up to $75. Wines are $7-$8 per glass.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The exclusive private barrel selections, including a Jack Daniels Barrel Proof at 130.1 proof and a Maker's Mark Wood Finished with a holiday sugar cookie stave profile, set this bar apart. Over 100 whiskeys and a Wednesday half-off special reinforce its bourbon-first identity.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A concise menu of classic and house cocktails, all $10, using housemade syrups and fresh lemon. Seasonal offerings rotate.
Menu strengths
- — Housemade syrups and fresh ingredients; Seasonal rotation; Well-priced at $10
Standout selections
- — Smoked Old Fashioned – Benchmark Bourbon, demerara syrup, smoked glass
- — Bee's Knees – Tanqueray Sevilla gin, honey syrup, lemon
Pricing: Cocktails are $10 each; B&T Flamed Old Fashioned $7; Weekly Shot Special $6.
Wine
A small but varied wine list with familiar labels at reasonable prices. Bottle options exist for some. Bottomless mimosas add a brunch appeal.
Standout selections
- — The Seeker Pinot Noir; Kim Crawford Rosé
Pricing: The Seeker Pinot Noir $7/glass, $28/bottle; Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc $7; McManis Cabernet Sauvignon $8; Kim Crawford Rosé $7.50.
Beer
Rotating craft beer is mentioned, but no specific list or pricing is documented. The program appears to be a complement to the spirits focus.
Pricing: No specific beer prices available.
Spirits
Over 100 bourbons and whiskeys, with exclusive private barrel selections. Wednesday half-off bourbon special is a major draw.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive selection with over 100 whiskies; Exclusive private barrel picks
Standout selections
- — Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Strength – 133.4 proof, bananas foster finish
- — Maker's Mark Wood Finished – Holiday Sugar Cookie 2021
- — Jack Daniels Barrel Proof – 130.1 proof, brown sugar and vanilla
Pricing: Private selection bourbons range from $7.75 to $15 per pour; rare pours up to $75.
How it sits with the food
Food trucks are featured, but no specific pairings are documented. In general, the smoky, sweet bourbons could pair with grilled meats or rich desserts, while the fresh citrus cocktails might suit lighter fare.
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