Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profilePenny Farthing Bar & Restaurant at Chuckanut Bay Distillery
Bellingham, WA · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Penny Farthing Bar & Restaurant operates inside Chuckanut Bay Distillery, where the bar pours the distillery's own spirits and a lineup of original cocktails. The drinks list includes Krampus Old Fashioned, Krampus Hurricane, Hot Buttered Krampus, Noggy by Nature, Rise and Smite, and The Sunset. The Hot Buttered Krampus recipe combines spiced rum, Krampus Liqueur, hot buttered rum mix, orange zest, and cinnamon. A curated wine selection and local beers and ciders round out the beverage options.
- What should I order?
- For a spirit-forward choice, the Distillery Old Fashioned or Krampus Old Fashioned are listed options. The Sunset and Rise and Smite are also named on the cocktail list.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who care about house-distilled spirits will find the Chuckanut Bay range of whiskey, gin, vodka, and liqueurs at the center of the program. Guests who prefer original cocktails over standard classics will find several named creations. Those seeking local beer or cider also have options.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Bottles from the distillery's online shop include Bourbon and Chuckanut Rye Whiskey at $42.99, Chuckanut 100% Rye Whiskey at $52.99, Muzzleflash Whiskey at $44.99, Gin and Wheat Vodka at $33.99, Krampus Herbal Liqueur at $29.99, and Barrel-Aged Krampus at $69.99. Cocktail and wine prices are not listed in the approved packet.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The bar is part of Chuckanut Bay Distillery and features the distillery's own craft spirits in its cocktails. The online shop documents a broad house-distilled range including Bourbon, Chuckanut Rye Whiskey, Chuckanut 100% Rye Whiskey, Muzzleflash Whiskey, Gin, Wheat Vodka, Old Busker Coffee Liqueur, Madame Richelieu Absinthe, and Krampus Herbal Liqueur.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Original Penny Farthing creations and innovative twists on classics are served at the distillery bar. Published recipes include Krampus Espresso Martini, Krampus Old Fashioned, Krampus Hurricane, Krampus Mulled Cider, Hot Buttered Krampus, Noggy by Nature, Rise and Smite, Naughty Mule, Krampus Mulled Red, and The Sunset. Reviewers describe the cocktails as well-crafted and enjoyable.
Menu strengths
- — The bar team serves original Penny Farthing cocktail creations alongside innovative twists on classic cocktails.
- — Reviewers describe the cocktails as well-crafted and enjoyable, with some noting handmade preparation by the bartender.
Standout selections
- — Krampus Old Fashioned — a listed craft cocktail creation.
- — Distillery Old Fashioned — a listed cocktail option.
Wine
The wine list is a supporting option alongside the distillery's spirits and cocktails.; A curated selection of wines is available at the bar.
Menu strengths
- — A curated selection of wines is available at the bar.
Standout selections
- — A curated selection of wines is available at the bar.
Beer
A reviewer found the rice beer to be excellent. The selection is a supporting option alongside the distillery's spirits and cocktails.
Menu strengths
- — A reviewer found the rice beer to be excellent.
Standout selections
- — Rice beer — a reviewer found it excellent.
Spirits
The bar features Chuckanut Bay Distillery's own craft spirits, with an online shop listing 15 products including Bourbon, Chuckanut Rye Whiskey, Chuckanut 100% Rye Whiskey, Muzzleflash Whiskey, Apple Brandy Cask-Finished Muzzleflash Whiskey, Gin, Wheat Vodka, Old Busker Coffee Liqueur, Madame Richelieu Absinthe, Krampus Herbal Liqueur, Barrel-Aged Krampus, and Syrah Cask-Finished Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
Menu strengths
- — The bar features Chuckanut Bay Distillery's own craft spirits, with an online shop listing 15 products across whiskey, gin, vodka, absinthe, and liqueurs.
- — Online shop prices provide concrete reference points: Bourbon $42.99, Chuckanut Rye Whiskey $42.99, Chuckanut 100% Rye Whiskey $52.99, Muzzleflash Whiskey $44.99, Gin $33.99, Wheat Vodka $33.99, Krampus Herbal Liqueur $29.99, Barrel-Aged Krampus $69.99.
Standout selections
- — Gin — Chuckanut Bay Distillery gin at 40% ALC/VOL, $33.99.
- — Bourbon — Chuckanut Bay Distillery bourbon at 48% ALC/VOL, aged a minimum of one year, $42.99.
- — Krampus Herbal Liqueur — 40% ALC/VOL, $29.99.; Chuckanut 100% Rye Whiskey — $52.99.
Pricing: Bottles from the online shop: Bourbon $42.99, Chuckanut Rye Whiskey $42.99, Chuckanut 100% Rye Whiskey $52.99, Muzzleflash Whiskey $44.99, Gin $33.99, Wheat Vodka $33.99, Krampus Herbal Liqueur $29.99, Barrel-Aged Krampus $69.99, Old Busker Coffee Liqueur $33.99.
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