Bar
Unclaimed profileThe Century Bar
Dayton, OH · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
A bourbon house with more than 800 whiskeys, including rare single malts and small-batch bourbons, plus private barrel selections bottled exclusively for guests. The cocktail program pairs tradition with modern finesse, offering signature, seasonal, and mocktail options. Named pours like Booker's and Knob Creek anchor an extensive spirits list.
- What should I order?
- Start with a pour from the private barrel selections, hand-selected bourbons bottled exclusively for this bar. Among the named bourbons, Booker's True Barrel Select, at 128.4 proof and seven years old, is a high-proof showcase.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Whiskey enthusiasts will find a vast selection, including rare single malts and small-batch bourbons. Those who appreciate carefully crafted cocktails and mocktails with the same balance as the spirits program will also be satisfied.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The bar's private barrel program produces hand-selected bourbons available only here, complementing a list of over 800 whiskeys. It is recognized among the nation's premier whiskey bars.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Signature cocktails combine tradition with modern finesse, using premium spirits and timeless techniques. Seasonal offerings rotate, featuring fresh ingredients. Classic examples include the Old Fashioned and Gin & Tonic.
Menu strengths
- — Signature cocktails highlight premium spirits and timeless techniques.
- — Seasonal cocktails rotate each season with fresh ingredients and creative combinations.
Standout selections
- — Old Fashioned – a classic that exemplifies the venue's cocktail style.
- — Gin & Tonic – a classic example of the cocktail approach.
Nonalcoholic
Mocktails are crafted with the same care and balance as every drink poured. Some signature mocktails are always on the menu, while others rotate seasonally, maintaining the elegance of the cocktail program.
Menu strengths
- — Mocktails receive the same care and balance as the alcoholic drinks.
- — Signature mocktails remain on the menu while seasonal options rotate.
Standout selections
- — The venue offers mocktails crafted with the same care and balance as every drink poured, with some signatures always on the menu and others rotating seasonally.
Spirits
With over 800 whiskeys, including rare single malts and small-batch bourbons, this bar is a premier whiskey destination. Private barrel selections offer exclusive bourbons. Named bourbons include Bulleit, Woodford Reserve, Booker's, Knob Creek, 1792, and Jack Daniel's Single Barrel.
Menu strengths
- — More than 800 whiskeys, including rare single malts and small-batch bourbons.
- — Private barrel selections provide hand-selected bourbons bottled exclusively for the bar.
Standout selections
- — Booker's True Barrel Select – Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, bottled in bond, aged 7 years at 128.4 proof.
- — Knob Creek Straight Bourbon Whiskey Barrel Select – 100 proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon.
- — Jack Daniel's Single Barrel – bottled in bond, distilled in Tennessee.
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