Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileDEATH & TAXES
Reno, NV · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Book of Drinks at DEATH & TAXES runs from a full cocktail section to a dedicated Zero Proof list and bottled cocktails for retail. The Spirits Bible covers hundreds of expressions across bourbon, rye, Scotch, Japanese whisky, tequila, and mezcal, with whiskey flights from $15 to $385. Prices stay measured: cocktails $12–$18, zero-proof $11.50–$13.
- What should I order?
- Start with the East India Sazerac, built on Sazerac rye D&T barrel select with Remy Martin VSOP cognac, sherry, orange oleo, Peychaud's, Angostura, and absinthe. For a nonalcoholic option, the Basil combines basil, elderflower, and lemon. For spirits, the Yamazaki Flight offers four named 2022 cask expressions.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone curious about barrel-select spirits, whiskey flights, or a cocktail list with detailed ingredient specifications. The dedicated zero-proof section gives non-drinkers more than a token option. The retail bottle shop appeals to those who want to take a house single-barrel release home.
- When should I go?
- A suitable stop for a single cocktail or a flight when comparing barrel selections; the Spirits Bible and flights reward a deliberate, seated visit rather than a quick round.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $12.00 to $18.00; zero-proof drinks are $11.50 to $13.00. Spirits pours span $5.00 to $450.00, whiskey flights $15.00 to $385.00, and retail single-barrel bottles are $79.00.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A retail bottle shop sits alongside the bar, selling spirits, bottled cocktails, bitters, and merchandise.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The Book of Drinks carries a full cocktail section with named drinks and ingredient lists, plus a dedicated Zero Proof section. House barrel-select spirits anchor several recipes, and bottled Old Fashioned and Death's Mule are sold in the retail shop. Prices run $12.00 to $18.00.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive named cocktail list with detailed ingredient specifications and house barrel-select spirits.
- — Dedicated Zero Proof Cocktails section with three named, ingredient-specified drinks.
- — Bottled cocktails including Old Fashioned and Death's Mule available for retail purchase.
Standout selections
- — East India Sazerac — $17.00 — Sazerac rye D&T barrel select, Remy Martin VSOP cognac, sherry, orange oleo, Peychaud's, Angostura, absinthe.
- — The Black Gates — $16.00 — Buffalo Trace bourbon, Ardbeg Drum, gunpowder green tea, Akashi ume, green cardamom, lemon.
- — Carajillo — $18.00 — El Tesoro D&T barrel select reposado, cold brew, Licor 43, coconut sweet cream.
- — La Catrina — $16.00 — Arette D&T single barrel añejo, strawberry, tomato, lime.
Pricing: Cocktails $12.00–$18.00; zero-proof $11.50–$13.00
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated Zero Proof Cocktails section lists three named drinks with full ingredient specifications. Ginger uses house ginger beer with vanilla, orange, and lime; Fruit combines strawberry, lemon, macadamia nut, and pineapple; Basil pairs basil, elderflower, and lemon. Prices are $11.50 to $13.00.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated zero proof cocktail section with named, ingredient-specified drinks.
- — Three distinct zero-proof builds spanning ginger, fruit, and herbal profiles.
Standout selections
- — Ginger — $11.50 — House ginger beer, vanilla, orange, lime.
- — Fruit — $13.00 — Strawberry, lemon, macadamia nut, pineapple.
Pricing: $11.50–$13.00
Spirits
The Spirits Bible lists extensive categories including Bourbon, Rye, Irish Whiskey, Japanese Whisky, Gin, Tequila, and Mezcal with per-pour pricing. Numerous whiskey flights carry named expressions. The retail bottle shop sells house single-barrel releases, and exclusive D&T barrel selections span bourbon, rye, and tequila.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive Spirits Bible with hundreds of expressions across bourbon, rye, Scotch, Japanese whisky, tequila, and mezcal.
- — Numerous whiskey flights with named expressions, priced from $15.00 to $385.00.
- — House single-barrel program includes exclusive D&T barrel selections across bourbon, rye, and tequila.
Standout selections
- — Pappy Van Winkle Flight — $200.00 — Old Rip Van Winkle 10yr, Van Winkle Family Reserve 12yr, Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye 13yr, Pappy Van Winkle 15yr, 20yr, 23yr.
- — Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Flight — $175.00 — Thomas H. Handy Sazerac, Sazerac 18yr, Eagle Rare 17yr, William Weller Larue, George T. Stagg.
- — Yamazaki Flight — $132.00 — Yamazaki Mizunara Cask 2022, Yamazaki Peated 2022, Yamazaki Puncheon Cask 2022, Yamazaki Spanish Oak Cask 2022.
- — 2024 Arette Añejo Tequila D&T Single Barrel — $79.00 per bottle — Aged 1 year 7 months in Woodford Reserve barrel, bottled at 46% ABV; available as a pour or bottle purchase.
Pricing: Per-pour $5.00–$450.00; flights $15.00–$385.00; retail bottles $79.00
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