Bar
Unclaimed profileCork & Cask
Colorado Springs, CO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Cork & Cask pairs a serious whiskey program—more than 200 labels organized by region—with a creative cocktail list that ranges from a Black Walnut Old Fashioned to an Electric Luchador built on guava mezcal. The wine list stretches globally by glass and bottle, and the beer list leans on local Colorado breweries. Mocktail versions of cocktails make the bar accessible to nondrinkers.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Black Walnut Old Fashioned ($13), a Pre-Prohibition style built on Elijah Craig Rye with allspice dram and bitters. For mezcal fans, the Electric Luchador ($13) layers guava mezcal, passion fruit liqueur, peach purée, and cinnamon. Whiskey drinkers should explore the regional list, including pours like Macallan 18 and Yamazaki 12.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Whiskey enthusiasts will find deep value in the regional list with more than 200 labels. Cocktail drinkers who like unusual ingredients—nori liqueur, sesame oil, smoked salt—have plenty to explore. The mocktail options extend the appeal to those skipping alcohol.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $12-$20, with most signature pours around $13-$15. Wine by the glass starts at $10 and climbs to $30; bottles begin at $40. Beer is mostly $6. Whiskey pours span $8-$549, so a serious pour can elevate the tab.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A reserve list with rare and allocated whiskeys and tequilas, plus a regional whiskey list covering Scotch, Japanese, Indian, and Colorado, anchors the program. The cocktail menu shows equal ambition with ingredients like nori liqueur and olive oil, and many drinks can be made as mocktails.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail list balances classics and signatures, with creative builds like the Electric Luchador and Rooted & Booted. A recent customer account praises the Black Walnut Old Fashioned and Electric Luchador as creative and enjoyable.
Menu strengths
- — Signature and classic cocktails show range from a rye-based Old Fashioned to mezcal and nori-liqueur creations.
- — Many cocktails can be made as mocktails, expanding the program's utility.
- — Customer feedback describes specific cocktails as creative and enjoyable.
Standout selections
- — Black Walnut Old Fashioned ($13) – Elijah Craig Rye, allspice dram, bitters, luxardo cherry.
- — Electric Luchador ($13) – guava mezcal, passion fruit liqueur, peach purée, cinnamon.
- — Rooted & Booted ($15) – basil-infused gin, Yellow Chartreuse, nori liqueur, carrot juice, olive oil.
Pricing: $12-$20 signature; $12-$15 classics
Wine
The wine list spans multiple styles and regions, from Italian Vermentino to Lebanese red, with a strong California presence. The list is organized by style and includes after-dinner wines.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive by-the-glass and bottle options across white, red, bubbles, rosé/orange/sake, and dessert wines.
- — Globally sourced list includes Lebanon, Italy, France, and Portugal.
- — Bottle range reaches $599, indicating depth for special occasions.
Standout selections
- — Erné Vermentino 2022 ($14) – Tuscan white.; Heitz Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 ($29) – Napa Valley.
- — Laurent Perrier Champagne Brut NV ($30 for 375 mL).
Pricing: $10-$30 by glass; $40-$599 by bottle
Beer
A compact but competent draft and bottle list, leaning on Colorado breweries like Left Hand, Pikes Peak, and Wibby. Most pours are $6, making it an accessible option alongside the broader bar program.
Menu strengths
- — Local Colorado breweries are represented, including Left Hand and Wibby.
- — Most beers are priced at a uniform $6.
Standout selections
- — Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout ($6) – classic Colorado stout.
- — Juicy Goodness Hazy IPA ($6) – Left Hand Brewing.
- — La Fin Du Monde Tripel ($9) – Unibroue.
Pricing: Mostly $6; La Fin Du Monde $9
Nonalcoholic
Mocktail versions of signature cocktails are offered at a clear price point.; Rotating non-alcoholic beer selection adds variety beyond soda or juice.
Menu strengths
- — Mocktail versions of signature cocktails are offered at a clear price point.
- — Rotating non-alcoholic beer selection adds variety beyond soda or juice.
Standout selections
- — Mocktail versions of signature cocktails ($9).; Rotating N/A beer selection.
Pricing: Mocktails $9
Spirits
The spirits program is the bar's centerpiece, with more than 200 whiskeys organized by region and a reserve list of rare and allocated bottles. Other categories—tequila, mezcal, gin, rum, and more—are also covered.
Menu strengths
- — Whiskey list spans Scotland, Japan, India, Colorado, and more, with over 200 labels.
- — Reserve list features rare and allocated whiskeys and tequilas.
- — Pours range from an accessible $8 to premium $549, offering depth for all budgets.
Standout selections
- — Macallan 18 ($78) – Highland Scotch.; Yamazaki 12 ($30) – Japanese whiskey.
- — Blanton's ($16) – American whiskey.; Fortaleza Blanco ($12) – tequila.
Pricing: $8-$549 whiskey pours; reserve items $10-$200
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