Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileThe Last Word
Ann Arbor, MI · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Last Word runs a classics cocktail section with full ingredient specifications, led by its namesake gin, Green Chartreuse, Maraschino, and lime build at $17. Rotating cocktails reach $34, and the Flaming Volcano is made to share. The whiskey list is the real depth here, organized by type and region with 1 oz and 2 oz pricing, a limited and rare section, and a Wednesday special. Wine, beer, cider, mead, and zero-alcohol options round out the list.
- What should I order?
- Start with The Last Word at $17, the gin, Green Chartreuse, Maraschino, and fresh lime build the bar is named for. For whiskey, the Elijah Craig Barrel Proof TLW Select is $13 for 1 oz or $24 for 2 oz, and the Willett Family Estate rye runs $13 for 1 oz. The Osborn at $14 pairs Mammoth Old Dam Gin with pineapple, jalapeno, lime, and ginger beer.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Whiskey drinkers who want to compare pours at 1 oz and 2 oz, and cocktail drinkers who prefer a named classics section with stated ingredients over a surprise list. Anyone ordering zero-alcohol will find cocktails, beer, and herbal soda rather than a single token option.
- When should I go?
- Wednesday is the night the whiskey list gets cheaper: 2 oz for the price of 1 oz on most options, 1 oz half off, and House Manhattans at $9. Items marked with an asterisk are excluded from that pricing.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Classic cocktails run $14 to $17 and rotating cocktails $16 to $34, with the shareable Flaming Volcano at the top. Wine by the glass is $9 to $15 and bottles $12 to $38. Whiskey pours span $6.50 to $120 for 1 oz depending on the bottle.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The whiskey list is organized by bourbon, scotch, rye, blended scotch, other whiskey, and a limited and rare section, with every pour priced at both 1 oz and 2 oz. A Colonel Taylor tasting on June 30 poured four E.H. Taylor expressions, and the House Manhattan uses Elijah Craig Barrel Proof TLW Select with Carpano Antica.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A TLW Classics section lists named drinks with full ingredient specifications, alongside a rotating section. The namesake is gin, Green Chartreuse, Maraschino Liqueur, and fresh lime at $17. The House Manhattan uses Elijah Craig Barrel Proof TLW Select with Carpano Antica, and the Flaming Volcano is built to share at $34.
Menu strengths
- — Classics and rotating sections both carry named drinks with stated ingredients and prices
- — The Last Word is built on gin, Green Chartreuse, Maraschino Liqueur, and fresh lime at $17
- — House Manhattans drop to $9 on Wednesdays as part of Whiskey Wednesday
Standout selections
- — The Last Word — gin, Green Chartreuse, Maraschino Liqueur, fresh lime, $17
- — House Manhattan — Elijah Craig Barrel Proof TLW Select, Carpano Antica, Regan's Orange Bitters, Casis, Cherry, $16
- — Islay Sour — Laphroaig 10yr, Lazzaroni Amaretto, allspice liqueur, fresh lemon, lavender honey, egg white, $16
- — Flaming Volcano — Bounty Blend, brandy, rum, fresh fruit juice, made to share, $34
Pricing: Classic cocktails $14–$17; rotating cocktails $16–$34; House Manhattans $9 on Wednesdays
Wine
A wine section covers red, white, sparkling, and other categories with both glass and bottle pricing. Glass pours include a Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, a Pfalz Riesling, and a Crémant de Loire Brut Rosé. Fortified options include Penfolds Tawny Port and Fonseca Ruby Port.
Menu strengths
- — Red, white, sparkling, and fortified options are all listed by the glass and by the bottle
- — Glass pours run $9 to $15 and bottles $12 to $38, keeping the list accessible alongside the whiskey
- — Fortified wine is represented by Penfolds Tawny Port and Fonseca Ruby Port
Standout selections
- — Grochau Cellars Commuter Cuvee Pinot Noir — Willamette Valley, Oregon; $12 glass / $30 bottle
- — Reichsrat von Buhl Bone Dry Riesling — Pfalz, Germany; $12 glass / $30 bottle
- — M Bonnamy Crémant de Loire Brut Rosé — France; $13 glass / $30 bottle
- — Penfolds Tawny Port — fortified; $9 glass / $12 bottle
Pricing: Glass pours $9–$15; bottles $12–$38
Beer
The beer section runs from Michigan breweries through other beer, cider, mead, seltzer, and zero-alcohol beer. Michigan options include Bells Two Hearted IPA, Old Nation M43 NEIPA, and City Built Prague Underground Pilsner. Cider, mead, and zero-alcohol each get their own listed options.
Menu strengths
- — Michigan beer is a distinct section with multiple named breweries and styles
- — Michigan beers are priced $6 to $10, with other beers $7 to $9
Standout selections
- — Bells Two Hearted IPA — Michigan beer, $8
- — Old Nation M43 NEIPA — Michigan beer, $8
- — City Built Prague Underground Pilsner — Michigan beer, $6
- — B. Nektar Zombie Killer — cider, $10; Blom Meadworks Standard 7 — mead, $7
Pricing: Michigan beers $6–$10; other beers $7–$9; ciders $7–$10; mead and seltzer $7; zero-alcohol $7
Nonalcoholic
The non-alcoholic program covers three formats: two non-alcoholic cocktails, two zero-alcohol beers, and two herbal sodas. Strawberry Sun combines strawberry balsamic, lemon, basil, and ginger beer; Golf Clap is black tea and raspberry shrub. Both are $13, with beer and soda at $7.
Menu strengths
- — Three separate non-alcoholic formats are listed: cocktails, zero-alcohol beer, and herbal soda
- — Non-alcoholic cocktails are built with stated ingredients rather than left as a single default option
- — Zero-alcohol beer and herbal soda are both priced at $7
Standout selections
- — Golf Clap — black tea, raspberry shrub, $13
- — Athletic Brewing Upside Dawn — zero-alcohol beer, $7
Pricing: Non-alcoholic cocktails $13; zero-alcohol beers and herbal sodas $7
Spirits
An extensive whiskey list is organized by bourbon, scotch, rye, blended scotch, other whiskey, and a limited and rare section, with every pour priced at 1 oz and 2 oz. Whiskey Wednesday offers 2 oz for the price of 1 oz on most options, and a June 30 Colonel Taylor tasting poured four E.H. Taylor expressions.
Menu strengths
- — Whiskey is organized by type and region, with a separate limited and rare section
- — Every pour is priced at both 1 oz and 2 oz, letting drinkers size a pour to the bottle
- — Whiskey Wednesday gives 2 oz for the price of 1 oz on most options, with asterisked items excluded
Standout selections
- — Elijah Craig Barrel Proof TLW Select — bourbon, $13 / $24
- — Willett Family Estate — rye, $13 / $19
- — Blanton's Gold Edition Bourbon — $30 / $46, not included in Whiskey Wednesday pricing
- — Macallan 12yr — scotch, $16 / $29; Pappy Van Winkle 23yr 2025 — limited and rare, $120 per 1 oz, availability not guaranteed
Pricing: Bourbon $6.50–$120 for 1 oz; scotch $8.50–$90 for 1 oz; rye $6.50–$19 for 1 oz; pours priced by 1 oz and 2 oz
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