Restaurant
Unclaimed profileOld Mill Brewpub
Lexington, SC · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Old Mill Brewpub runs its own small-batch system, producing around 465 gallons of beer monthly, and backs it with a draft list of over 20 and a bottle list topping 50. The whiskey shelf is the real draw, stocking Pappy Van Winkle 12 Year, Blanton's, and Buffalo Trace. Cocktails like the Millstone Revival Old Fashioned, built on Bulleit Rye, Amaro Averno, and smoked maple syrup, show ambition. A $3 draft special on Wednesdays and $3 house wine on Thursdays keep the value sharp.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Millstone Revival Old Fashioned, a $14 mix of Bulleit Rye, Amaro Averno, smoked maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and black walnut bitters, garnished with rosemary. It is the most inventive cocktail on the menu. For beer, the Goose Island Bourbon County Rare Stout, offered in Macaroon or Vanilla Rye variants at 14% ABV, is a rare bottle pour. Whiskey drinkers should ask for Pappy Van Winkle 12 Year or Blanton's.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Bourbon enthusiasts will appreciate the rare finds like Pappy Van Winkle 12 Year, Blanton's, and Buffalo Trace. Craft beer fans will like the rotating local taps and the chance to drink beer brewed on-site. Those seeking low-cost drinks can hit Wednesday's $3 draft beers or Thursday's $3 house wine specials.
- When should I go?
- Wednesday nights for $3 draft beers or Thursdays for $3 house wine are the value plays.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $7 to $14, with the Texas Cherry Limeade at the low end and the Millstone Revival Old Fashioned at the top. House wine specials drop to $3 on Thursdays, and draft beer specials hit $3 on Wednesdays. Pitchers of sangria run $15.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The brewpub is one of the few breweries SC, producing about 465 gallons of beer monthly on its own small-batch system. It pairs that with an unusually deep whiskey list featuring Pappy Van Winkle 12 Year, Blanton's, and Buffalo Trace, plus a cocktail menu that goes beyond the expected with a smoked maple syrup old fashioned.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Eight cocktails, from a $7 Texas Cherry Limeade to a $14 Millstone Revival Old Fashioned, show range. The Old Fashioned uses Bulleit Rye, Amaro Averno, smoked maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and black walnut bitters. Others like the Banh Voyage and Blackberry Bramble add house-made touches.
Menu strengths
- — The Millstone Revival Old Fashioned layers Bulleit Rye with Amaro Averno, smoked maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and black walnut bitters — a creative, nonstandard build.
- — Pricing stays moderate across the board, with nothing above $14 and several options at $9 or $10.
- — The menu spans classics and originals, from the French 75 to the Banh Voyage with Lunazul Tequila and cilantro cucumber syrup.
Standout selections
- — Millstone Revival Old Fashioned — $14; Banh Voyage — $10
Pricing: $7-$14
Wine
House wines from Woodbridge and Sutter Home cover nine varietals, from Chardonnay to White Zinfandel. Bottles reach beyond the house label with selections from Italy, Argentina, Oregon, France, Washington, New Zealand, and California. Red and white sangria pitchers are $15.
Menu strengths
- — Bottled wines pull from Italy, Argentina, Oregon, France, Washington, New Zealand, and California, giving geographic range beyond the house pours.
- — Thursday's $3 house wine special makes the category accessible.
- — Sangria pitchers at $15 offer a shareable option.
Standout selections
- — House Chardonnay (Woodbridge); House Pinot Noir (Woodbridge); Red or White Sangria Pitcher
Pricing: $3 house wine Thursdays; sangria pitchers $15
Beer
The brewpub runs its own small-batch system, producing about 465 gallons monthly. Draft lines exceed 20 with local and regional names, and the bottle list tops 50, including non-alcoholic options. Rare pours like Goose Island Bourbon County Rare Stout appear in Macaroon or Vanilla Rye versions.
Menu strengths
- — On-site brewing at roughly 465 gallons a month makes this a genuine working brewpub, not just a bar with taps.
- — Draft and bottle lists are extensive, with over 20 drafts and over 50 bottles.
- — The Goose Island Bourbon County Rare Stout, in Macaroon or Vanilla Rye variants at 14% ABV, is a high-end specialty pour.
Standout selections
- — Goose Island Bourbon County Rare Stout (Macaroon or Vanilla Rye)
- — HopFly Taste the Rainbow Smoothie Sour; Guinness Stout Nitro
Pricing: $3 draft Wednesdays
Nonalcoholic
The non-alcoholic list goes beyond soft drinks and tea, with multiple non-alcoholic beers including Guinness Stout, Heineken 0.0, Lagunitas IPA, and Sierra Nevada Trail Pass Hazy IPA. House-made sweet and unsweet tea are available, as is regular coffee.
Menu strengths
- — Non-alcoholic beer options are unusually broad, including Guinness Stout and Heineken 0.0, plus Lagunitas IPA and Sierra Nevada Trail Pass Hazy IPA.
- — House-made sweet and unsweet tea provide a local, non-beer alternative.
- — The range accommodates designated drivers without forcing them into soda.
Standout selections
- — Heineken 0.0; Guinness Stout Non-Alcohol; House-made Sweet Tea
Spirits
The whiskey list runs over 20 bourbons and ryes, with proofs spanning 80 to 124.6. It includes coveted labels like Pappy Van Winkle 12 Year, Blanton's, Buffalo Trace, and Weller Special Reserve. Thursday's $3 house liquor special adds a low-cost entry point.
Menu strengths
- — The list houses Pappy Van Winkle 12 Year, Blanton's, Buffalo Trace, and Weller Special Reserve — hard-to-find names that anchor a serious bourbon program.
- — Over 20 bourbons and ryes with a proof range of 80 to 124.6 shows depth beyond the marquee bottles.
- — Thursday's $3 house liquor special keeps the category accessible.
Standout selections
- — Pappy Van Winkle 12 Year; Blanton's; Buffalo Trace
Pricing: $3 house liquor Thursdays
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