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Unclaimed profileBURN by Rocky Patel Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
BURN by Rocky Patel pours serious cocktails and an even more serious spirits collection. The cocktail menu splits into Burn Classics and Specialties, with eight named drinks spanning stirred, shaken, and sparkling styles. The spirits list goes deep into rare territory, from Don Julio 1942 to Louis XIII. Macallan Mondays and Wine & Dine Wednesdays add weekly hooks. This is a place for deliberate sipping, not quick rounds.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Ron Zacapa 23 Old Fashioned — Ron Zacapa XO, orange peel, Luxardo cherry, and chocolate bitters over a large ice ball. For a deeper pour, the Macallan 18 single malt scotch at $77 per ounce shows the rare end of the spirits list.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cigar lounge patrons who appreciate premium pours and cocktail enthusiasts seeking rare spirits will find clear appeal. The extensive selection of high-end tequilas, whiskeys, and cognacs suits collectors and connoisseurs.
- When should I go?
- Macallan Mondays offer 10% off a bottle of Macallan 12, and Wine & Dine Wednesdays feature select wine or beer for $5. These weekly specials provide structured occasions to visit.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $17–$20. Wine by the glass starts around $12; rare spirits reach $1,650 for premium pours. A measured evening of two cocktails and a premium spirit pour will likely exceed $60 per person before service.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The spirits list is the draw, with rare bottlings like Macallan M, Yamazaki 18, and Louis XIII alongside well-known labels. The cocktail menu shows equal ambition, with eight named drinks that use premium bases and fresh ingredients. Weekly specials add a rhythm to the program.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu splits into Burn Classics and Specialties, with eight named drinks showing clear technique—stirred, shaken, and sparkling. Pricing is consistent at $17–$20. One customer review highlights bartender skill in crafting drinks.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated sections for classics and specialties cover a broad range of styles, from Old Fashioneds to sparkling fizzes.
- — Multiple named cocktails use premium spirits and fresh ingredients, such as muddled oranges and strawberries.
- — Customer praise notes the bartenders craft excellent, perfectly made cocktails.
Standout selections
- — Ron Zacapa 23 Old Fashioned — $18 — Ron Zacapa XO, fresh orange peel, Luxardo black cherry, and chocolate bitters over a large ice ball.
- — The Nish — $18 — Don Julio Blanco with freshly muddled oranges, shaken and served over ice in a large snifter.
- — Angels Envy Manhattan — $20 — Angels Envy bourbon, Antica Formula sweet vermouth, and bitters, garnished with Luxardo cherries.
Pricing: $17–$20
Spirits
The spirits list spans rum, tequila, gin, scotch, bourbon, Japanese whiskey, Irish whiskey, and cognac. It includes rare and high-end selections like Macallan M, Yamazaki 18, and Louis XIII. Prices range from $13 to $1,650 for premium pours.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive category coverage across all major spirit types, from tequila to Japanese whiskey.
- — Rare and high-end bottlings such as Macallan M, Yamazaki 18, and Louis XIII anchor the list.
- — Website marketing emphasizes premium and rare liquors, matching the actual selection.
Standout selections
- — Macallan 18 — $77 per ounce — a single malt scotch pour that represents the high end of the whisky range.
- — Don Julio 1942 — $55 — a premium tequila pour clearly positioned above standard offerings.
- — Clase Azul Ultra — $450 — a rare tequila that commands attention on the list.
Pricing: $13–$1,650 per pour; rare pours up to $1,650
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