Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileCASK Southern Kitchen & Bar
Louisville, KY · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
CASK Southern Kitchen & Bar pours a nine-cocktail signature list between $10 and $11, leaning on bourbon, tequila, and playful ingredients like walnut liqueur, chai, and black lava sea salt. Brunch brings a separate lineup from $6 mimosas to $9 Aperol Spritz and the coffee-whiskey Dude Abides. Non-alcoholic options stick to standards like lemonade and tea. A competent, reasonably priced cocktail program with Southern-inflected flair.
- What should I order?
- Start with The Kentucky OG, an Old Fashioned built on Knob Creek, demerara, and Angostura. For something brighter, Mama Said There'd Be Days Like This layers berry-infused tequila with kiwi, lime, grapefruit, and black lava sea salt. Brunch calls for Dude Abides, a blend of caramel whiskey, bourbon, vanilla crème, and coffee.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail drinkers who appreciate creative, moderately priced drinks without the fuss of a high-end craft bar. Bourbon fans will find familiar names like Knob Creek and Maker's Mark. Brunch crowds can explore a range of mimosas and margaritas at approachable prices.
- When should I go?
- The brunch cocktail menu suggests weekend daytime visits, when the $6-$9 range suits casual sipping. Evenings are suited to the signature list, though specific hours are not documented.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails run $10 to $11. Brunch cocktails range from $6 to $9, with mimosas at the low end. Non-alcoholic drinks are $2 to $3.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A cocktail list that leans into Southern comfort with names like The Peanut Butler (peanut butter whiskey, demerara, chocolate bitters) and This Is Nuts (bottled-in-bond bourbon, walnut liqueur, chai). The use of saline and black lava sea salt shows a willingness to experiment beyond standard bar fare.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Two distinct menus: nine signature cocktails with creative ingredients like walnut liqueur, chai, and saline, and a brunch list with mimosas, margaritas, and specialty drinks. Priced competitively, using a broad range of spirits.
Menu strengths
- — Creative and unique cocktail offerings across both menus.
- — Broad price range from $6 mimosas to $11 signatures.
- — Use of quality spirits like Knob Creek, Maker's Mark, and Old Grand-Dad.
Standout selections
- — The Kentucky OG - Knob Creek, demerara, Angostura, $11
- — Mama Said There'd Be Days Like This - berry-infused tequila, kiwi, lime, grapefruit, black lava sea salt, $11
- — Dude Abides - Ole Smokey caramel whiskey, Old Grand Dad bourbon, vanilla crème, coffee, $9
- — Aperol Spritz - Aperol, soda, sparkling wine, $9
Pricing: Signature cocktails $10-$11; brunch cocktails $6-$9.
Wine
Wine is limited to sparkling wine in mimosas and Aperol Spritz. No dedicated wine list or wine program details are available.
Pricing: Wine appears only as a cocktail ingredient; no standalone wine prices.
Beer
Beer is represented only by ginger beer in the Lumberjack cocktail. No beer list or dedicated beer program is documented.
Pricing: Beer appears only as an ingredient; no standalone beer prices.
Nonalcoholic
Offers standard non-alcoholic options including house-made lemonade, sweet/unsweet tea, soft drinks, coffee, milk, and orange juice. No mocktails or specialty non-alcoholic drinks.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of non-alcoholic options including house-made lemonade and tea.
Standout selections
- — Sweet Tea / Unsweet Tea - Iced tea, $2.50
Pricing: Non-alcoholic beverages priced from $2 to $3.
Spirits
Diverse selection of spirits across bourbon, tequila, gin, rum, and vodka, including quality brands like Knob Creek, Maker's Mark, and Old Grand-Dad. No dedicated spirits list or tasting menu.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse selection of spirits across categories.; Includes well-regarded bourbon brands.
Pricing: Spirits are used in cocktails; no standalone pricing evidence.
How it sits with the food
Southern-inspired cuisine suggests pairing bourbon-forward cocktails like The Kentucky OG with hearty dishes. The brunch menu's coffee-whiskey Dude Abides could complement sweet or savory brunch items. Specific pairing suggestions are not documented.
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