Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileService Bar at Middle West Spirits Distillery
Columbus, OH · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Service Bar at Middle West Spirits Distillery earns its reputation through creative, carefully crafted cocktails. Named pours like the Virgin Sin and Eclipse show a bar with ambition. The whiskey program, spotlighted by dark pumpernickel rye and the Archer Eland rye flight, complements the cocktails. A standout bartender, Cassie, is credited as the cocktail creator, adding a personal touch to the service.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Virgin Sin or Eclipse, both praised for creativity. For whiskey enthusiasts, the dark pumpernickel rye offers a unique flavor, and the Archer Eland rye flight provides a comparative tasting. Suede cask strength is a favorite among regulars.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking inventive, well-executed drinks will find much to admire. Whiskey lovers, especially fans of rye, will appreciate the distillery's focused spirits program. Those who enjoy engaging with a knowledgeable bartender will value Cassie's presence.
- When should I go?
- Evenings are the prime time to experience the full cocktail program, when the bar is lively and the bartender can guide you through the menu.
- What should I expect to spend?
- No pricing information is available, but as a craft cocktail bar at a distillery, expect premium prices for the quality of drinks and spirits.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Being inside Middle West Spirits Distillery, the bar leverages its own spirits, particularly the unique rye expressions. The cocktail menu is not derivative, with original creations like Virgin Sin and Eclipse. The personal craft of bartender Cassie, who creates the cocktails, adds a distinctive layer.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Reviewers consistently praise the cocktails as exceptional, creative, and carefully crafted. Named drinks like Virgin Sin and Eclipse indicate a distinctive, well-executed cocktail program.
Menu strengths
- — Creativity and careful crafting are consistently highlighted by reviewers.
- — Named cocktails like Virgin Sin and Eclipse show a unique, non-generic menu.
Standout selections
- — Virgin Sin - a unique cocktail offering praised for its creativity.
- — Eclipse - another standout cocktail, noted for its careful construction.
Pricing: No pricing evidence available.
Spirits
The spirits program, especially the whiskey selection, is a highlight. Dark pumpernickel rye and the Archer Eland rye flight are mentioned, with Suede cask strength called a favorite.
Menu strengths
- — Strong whiskey program with unique rye offerings that stand out.
- — The Suede cask strength is noted as a favorite, indicating high-quality pours.
Standout selections
- — Dark Pumpernickel Rye - a rye with a unique flavor profile.
- — Archer Eland Rye Flight - a flight offering a comparative tasting of ryes.
- — Suede Cask Strength - a cask-strength whiskey that is a personal favorite of reviewers.
Pricing: No pricing evidence available.
How it sits with the food
No food pairing evidence was available, but the robust flavors of the rye and cask-strength whiskeys suggest they could stand up to hearty fare like smoked meats or aged cheeses.
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