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Unclaimed profileHartford Flavor Company Distillery
Hartford, CT · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Flavor Company's Cocktail Parlour leverages its in-house Wild Moon liqueurs and organic vodkas across a menu that spans spirit-forward to dessert cocktails. The Rhubarb Negroni and Banana, Birch, & Bourbon show house ingredients doing real work. A compact but thoughtful wine list and creative mocktails round out the program. The distillery's retail bottles extend the experience beyond the bar.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Rhubarb Negroni, which swaps in HFC Orange Vodka and Wild Moon liqueurs for a house-inflected take. The Banana, Birch, & Bourbon is another standout, pairing Four Roses with Wild Moon Birch and a bruised banana oleo. For a lower-alcohol option, the Emerald City uses pisco and two Wild Moon liqueurs.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who appreciate house-made spirits and botanical liqueurs will find much to explore. The cocktail menu's range—from a Dirty Kalamata Martini to a dessert-like French Silk—offers something for varied palates. The dedicated mocktail list also serves non-drinkers well.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Main-menu cocktails range from $14 to $17; brunch cocktails are $12 to $16. Wines run $12 to $18 by the glass and $36 to $54 by the bottle. Mocktails cost $11 to $12. Happy hour cocktails are $10 each.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The tasting room offers samplings of the organic vodkas and spirits, and the liqueurs are sold by the bottle.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A substantial cocktail menu leverages house-made Wild Moon liqueurs and organic vodkas across styles from spirit-forward to dessert. Named pours show technical range, from a Negroni variation to a banana-bourbon oleo drink.
Menu strengths
- — House-made Wild Moon liqueurs and organic vodkas feature prominently, giving the cocktails a distinctive identity.
- — Menus for brunch and happy hour extend the range with additional offerings at lower price points.
Standout selections
- — Rhubarb Negroni – HFC Orange Vodka, White Port, Zucca Rabarbaro Amaro, and a jello wedge, $17.
- — Banana, Birch, & Bourbon – Four Roses, Wild Moon Birch, walnut, bruised banana oleo, and banana leaf, $16.
- — Lavender Fields – Gin, Wild Moon Lavender, green tea, Cocchi Americano, Yellow Chartreuse, orange and lemon, $17.
Pricing: $14-$17 main menu; $12-$16 brunch; $10 happy hour
Wine
A compact wine list spans Italy, France, Spain, and Vermont, with options by the glass and bottle. It includes vegan, sustainable, organic, and biodynamic wines, and happy hour takes 25% off glasses.
Menu strengths
- — Eight named wines with producer, region, vintage, and tasting notes show a considered selection.
- — Availability by the glass and bottle provides flexibility, and happy hour discounting adds value.
- — Inclusion of vegan, sustainable, organic, and biodynamic options broadens appeal.
Standout selections
- — Michele Chiarlo 'Il Principe' Nebbiolo – Langhe, Italy, 2021; $16/$23/$48.
- — Nicolas Delfaud Chardonnay – Burgundy, France, 2023; $18/$25/$54.
Pricing: $12-$18 by the glass; $36-$54 by the bottle
Beer
Beer is a minor player: local cans from New Park Brewery and Dead Language Beer Project rotate, and happy hour offers a discount.
Menu strengths
- — Features rotating beers from Connecticut breweries, supporting local producers.
- — Happy hour discount on local craft beer makes it an affordable option.
Standout selections
- — Rhythm Blue Light Lager – a local craft beer from the rotating selection.
Pricing: Happy hour: 25% off local craft beer
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated mocktail list of five named drinks shows creativity, using house-made syrups and teas. The Rosemary Limoncello Spritz and Sage Lime Palmer are distinctive non-alcoholic options.
Menu strengths
- — House-made components like rosemary limoncello and sage lime-cello add craft.
- — Tea of Choice is available for a modest $4.
Standout selections
- — Sage Lime Palmer – house-made sage lime-cello, Earl Grey and green tea, brown sugar bursting pearls, $11.
- — Rosemary Limoncello Spritz – house-made rosemary limoncello and nonalcoholic sparkling wine, $12.
- — Misty Morning – Lapsang Souchong tea, lemon, pear nectar, orange cinnamon syrup, $12.
Pricing: $11-$12 mocktails; $4 tea
Spirits
The distillery produces HFC organic vodka and a broad line of Wild Moon liqueurs in flavors from Cucumber to Roasted Dandelion Root. These spirits anchor the cocktail program and are available for retail purchase.
Menu strengths
- — In-house production of organic vodka and numerous botanical liqueurs provides a unique foundation.
- — Wide flavor range across Wild Moon liqueurs enables creative cocktail construction.
- — Bottles are sold on site, and tastings are offered.
Standout selections
- — HFC Vodka – the distillery's organic vodka.; Wild Moon Liqueurs – all-natural liqueurs in flavors including Lavender, Birch, Chocolate, and Roasted Dandelion Root.
Pricing: Wild Moon Liqueurs: $24-$26 (375ml), $42-$44 (750ml)
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