Restaurant
Unclaimed profileTalcott Mountain Collective
Simsbury, CT · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Talcott Mountain Collective runs a broad beverage program from batched cocktails to a deep rotating draft list. The beer side is the clear draw, with German classics and Connecticut craft on the same line. Cocktails are batched and playful, priced $10-$15. Wine and nonalcoholic options are competent. A reliable stop for drinkers who want variety without pretense.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Apple Spiced Old Fashioned, a rye-based batched cocktail with apple spice and black walnut. For beer, the Weihenstephaner Hefe Wheat Beer is a crisp, classic hefeweizen. If you want something local, the Dressed To Receive IPA from Lasting Brass delivers a New England-style hop punch.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Craft beer enthusiasts will appreciate the rotating list of Connecticut and German breweries. Cocktail fans can explore the batched list, which includes a Margarita with five flavor options. People seeking non-alcoholic choices will find mocktails and several alcohol-free beers.
- When should I go?
- A happy hour visit reportedly offers plenty of wine choices, according to one guest account.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $10-$15, draft beers $6-$11, wine $8-$13 per glass, and whiskey pours $9-$14 for two ounces. Non-alcoholic drinks cost $2-$6.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The venue's beer program stands out for pairing six German drafts with nearly two dozen others, including local Connecticut breweries. The batched cocktail list is equally broad, with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, and the menu covers wine, spirits, seltzers, and ciders.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The batched cocktail list is creative and varied, with six named drinks plus a community-reported pink lemon drop. Flavors range from the rum-based Chris Blueberry Muffins to the tequila-forward Margarita with five flavor options.
Menu strengths
- — Batched cocktails are priced $10-$15 and include creative flavor combinations.
- — The menu offers a range from a rum punch to a pumpkin-spiked latte.
Standout selections
- — Chris Blueberry Muffins: Spiced Rum, Blueberry, Lemon, Maple Syrup, $14.
- — Apple Spiced Old Fashioned: Old Forester Rye, Apple Spice Syrup, Black Walnut, Orange, Angostura Bitters, $14.
- — Margarita: Tequila, Cointreau, Lime, Agave, $15, in Classic, Spicy, Pumpkin, Strawberry, or Blueberry.
Pricing: $10-$15 per batched cocktail
Wine
The wine list covers multiple styles and regions, from Duckhorn Greenwing to Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse selection of white, red, rosé, and sparkling wines.
Standout selections
- — Duckhorn Greenwing: $12 glass / $35 bottle.; Bonanza: $13 glass / $38 bottle.
- — Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc: $13 glass / $36 bottle.
Pricing: $8-$13 per glass, $22-$38 per bottle
Beer
The draft list is the strongest part of the program, with six German beers and nineteen others, including IPAs, lagers, stouts, and cider.
Menu strengths
- — Rotating draft list features Connecticut and global breweries.
- — Includes a wide variety of styles, from Kölsch to nitro stout.
Standout selections
- — Weihenstephaner Hefe Wheat Beer: classic hefeweizen, 5.4% ABV, $11 for 16oz.
- — Gaffel Kölsch: Kölsch from Privatbrauerei Gaffel Becker, 4.8% ABV, $11 for 16oz.
- — Dressed To Receive IPA: New England IPA from Lasting Brass, 6.7% ABV, $10 for 16oz.
Pricing: $6-$11 per draft, $6-$8 for cans/bottles
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options are thoughtfully covered with two mocktails, three non-alcoholic beers, and soda or bottled water. The mocktails are uniquely crafted, with Sangria and Espresso Martini varieties.
Menu strengths
- — Offers a variety of non-alcoholic choices, including mocktails and non-alcoholic beers.
- — Mocktails are priced at $6 and come in Sangria and Espresso Martini flavors.
- — Includes well-known non-alcoholic beer brands like Bitburger, Heineken, and Sam Adams.
Standout selections
- — Mocktails Uniquely Crafted: Sangria and Espresso Martini, $6 for 6.7oz.
- — Bitburger 0.0: non-alcoholic pilsner, $6.; Sam Adams Just the Haze: non-alcoholic IPA, $6.
Pricing: $2-$6
Spirits
The whiskey and bourbon section lists seven pours, from Glendronach 12 Year to Bushmills Original. Prices are reasonable for 2-ounce pours, though the selection is focused and lacks community corroboration.
Menu strengths
- — Offers a solid range of whiskey and bourbon pours.
- — Pricing is fair, with top pour at $14 for 2oz.
- — Includes both bourbon and rye, plus a single malt Scotch.
Standout selections
- — Glendronach 12 Year: $14 for 2oz.; Old Forester 1910: $13 for 2oz.
- — Limestone Branch Sherry Cask Rye: $11 for 2oz.
Pricing: $9-$14 per 2oz pour
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