Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileBroken Barrel — Carmel
Carmel, IN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Broken Barrel's cocktail menu leans into whiskey, with a Barrel Old Fashioned built on Bulleit Rye and a PB&J Old Fashioned that turns Skrewball into a dessert-like pour. The pour list runs past 80 whiskeys, including allocated bottles like Pappy Van Winkle and Blanton's, and a separate allocations menu. Local bourbon flights have drawn guest praise. Drinks start at $12, with the signature list topping out at $18.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Barrel Old Fashioned, a Bulleit Rye base with brown sugar and Angostura, or the PB&J Old Fashioned, which layers Skrewball peanut butter whiskey with Luxardo cherry liqueur and cranberry. For whiskey enthusiasts, the allocated list offers Pappy Van Winkle 12 Year and Blanton's.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Whiskey drinkers will find the deepest territory, with a pour list spanning bourbon, rye, scotch, and Irish whiskey, plus allocated bottles and local bourbon flights. Cocktail fans have a solid range of whiskey-forward classics and a non-whiskey section with options like the Anniversary Margarita and Barrel Dirty Martini.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails are priced from $12 to $18, with the Barrel Old Fashioned at $14. Spirit prices are not listed, but allocated pours like Pappy Van Winkle typically command premium pricing.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The whiskey selection is the anchor, with over 80 pours and a dedicated allocations menu featuring Pappy Van Winkle and Blanton's. The cocktail list complements it with inventive twists like the PB&J Old Fashioned, and a 'Something Besides Whiskey' section ensures non-whiskey drinkers have options.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu is whiskey-focused but includes a non-whiskey section. Named drinks show clear recipes and a range of styles, from the rye-based Barrel Old Fashioned to the PB&J Old Fashioned with Skrewball and Luxardo. Guest reviews specifically praise the PB&J Old Fashioned.
Menu strengths
- — Menu spans whiskey-forward classics and a 'Something Besides Whiskey' section for non-whiskey drinkers.
- — Cocktails are priced between $12 and $18, with several at $12, making them accessible.
- — The PB&J Old Fashioned has drawn specific guest praise.
Standout selections
- — The Barrel Old Fashioned: Bulleit Rye, brown sugar simple syrup, Angostura bitters.
- — Broken Barrel Sazerac: Sazerac rye, Peychaud's and Angostura bitters, simple syrup, St. George absinthe spray.
- — PB&J Old Fashioned: Skrewball peanut butter whiskey, Luxardo cherry liqueur, cranberry juice.
Pricing: $12-$18
Spirits
The pour list exceeds 80 whiskeys, covering bourbon, rye, scotch, and Irish whiskey. An allocations menu offers rare bottles like Pappy Van Winkle and Blanton's. Local bourbon flights add an experiential element, with guests mentioning them favorably.
Menu strengths
- — Over 80 whiskeys across major styles, from bourbon to scotch.
- — Allocations menu includes sought-after bottles like Pappy Van Winkle 12 Year and Blanton's.
- — Local bourbon flights have been noted by guests.
Standout selections
- — Pappy Van Winkle 12 Year (allocated bourbon); Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon
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