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Unclaimed profileThe Rusty Nail
New Orleans, LA · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Rusty Nail is a whiskey and beer destination with over 275 bottles and 16 taps. The spirits list spans bourbon, rye, Scotch, Irish, Japanese, and more, with a 1792 Full Proof single barrel select anchoring the cocktails. The beer program covers lagers, IPAs, stouts, and local cans. Cocktails include a Last Word, Gold Rush, and a frozen Disco Lemonade. Wine and non-alcoholic options round out the menu. Whiskey Wednesday offers 25% off all 2oz pours.
- What should I order?
- Start with the House Old Fashioned made with 1792 Full Proof Rusty Nail Single Barrel Select, then explore the whiskey list. The OEC Yuzu Pilsner and Dry Irish Stout are solid draft choices. For a lighter option, try the N/A Tommy's Margarita.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Whiskey enthusiasts will appreciate the extensive collection and educational descriptions. Beer drinkers will find a wide range of draft and packaged options. Groups looking for a casual spot with happy hour specials will also find value.
- When should I go?
- Visit on Wednesday for Whiskey Wednesday, when all 2oz pours are 25% off. Happy Hour offers $8 Whiskey Sours and House Old Fashioneds, plus $4 Paradise Park pints on Thursdays.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are generally $11, with the Gold Rush at $12. Draft beers range from $5.50 to $7.50 per 16oz, and pitchers from $19 to $43. Wine by the glass is $8 to $10, bottles $25 to $40. Non-alcoholic beers are $5.50.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Rusty Nail distinguishes itself with a 1792 Full Proof single barrel select bourbon used in its Whiskey Sour and House Old Fashioned, and a whiskey collection exceeding 275 unique bottles across numerous categories. The beer garden setting with 16 taps adds further variety.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu features named drinks with ingredient descriptions and multiple spirit bases. Standouts include the Last Word, Gold Rush, and Local Daiquiri. The Whiskey Sour and House Old Fashioned use the venue's 1792 Full Proof single barrel select. A frozen Disco Lemonade is also available.
Menu strengths
- — Named cocktail list with ingredient descriptions and multiple spirit bases.
- — Whiskey Sour and House Old Fashioned are made with 1792 Full Proof Bourbon (Rusty Nail Single Barrel Select).
Standout selections
- — Last Word — Green Chartreuse, Luxardo Maraschino, Gin, and Lime; served up ($11.00).
- — Gold Rush — Angel's Envy Bourbon, Honey, and Lemon; served on the rocks ($12.00).
Pricing: Cocktails generally $11.00; Gold Rush $12.00; Whiskey Sour and House Old Fashioned $8.00 during Happy Hour.
Wine
The wine list includes red, white, rosé, and sparkling options by the glass and bottle. Selections include Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, and Cava. A half-bottle of J. Lohr is also available.
Menu strengths
- — Wine list includes red, white, rosé, and sparkling options by the glass and bottle.
- — Wine by the glass ranges from $8.00 to $10.00; bottles range from $25.00 to $40.00.
Standout selections
- — Pinot Noir - Western Oregon — By the glass or bottle ($10.00/gls; $40.00/btl).
- — Campo Viejo Cava Reserva Brut Cava - Catalonia, SP — Sparkling wine listed in wine section.
Pricing: By the glass $8.00–$10.00; bottles $25.00–$40.00.
Beer
The beer program is extensive, with 16 taps covering American Lager, Mexican Lager, OEC Yuzu Pilsner, Munich-Style Amber Lager, German Dark Lager, Black Lager, Belgian Wheat Beer, Hazy Pale Ale, Lagunitas IPA, West Coast IPA, Hazy IPA, New Zealand-Style IPA, and Dry Irish Stout. Bottled and canned options include local favorites like Urban South Paradise Park.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive draft and packaged beer options.; Draft beer includes a wide range of styles from lagers to IPAs and stouts.
- — Bottled and canned beer includes local options such as Fairhope Blue Steel, Urban South Paradise Park, and others.
Standout selections
- — OEC Yuzu Pilsner — Draft ($7.00/16oz; $25.00/Pitcher).; Dry Irish Stout — 4.2% ABV; draft ($6.50/16oz; $23.00/Pitcher).
- — American Lager — $6.00/16oz; $21.00/Pitcher — 4.4% ABV; draft.
Pricing: Draft $5.50–$7.50 per 16oz; pitchers $19.00–$43.00. Bottles/cans $3.00–$9.00. Happy Hour $4 Paradise Park pints and $10 pitchers on Thursdays.
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options include N/A Lager, N/A Mango Wheat Ale, Heineken Zero, Mango Cart N/A, Lagunitas Hoppy Refresher, Hop Water, Mockly Blueberry Rose, and N/A Tommy's Margarita. The N/A Tommy's Margarita can be enhanced with 5mg THC for an additional $8.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple non-alcoholic beer and mocktail options are listed.
- — N/A Tommy's Margarita contains Tequila, Lime, and Agave Syrup; option to add 5mg THC for $8.
Standout selections
- — N/A Tommy's Margarita — Tequila, Lime, Agave Syrup; add 5mg THC +$8 ($8.00).
- — Mockly Blueberry Rose — Blueberry, Rose, Mint, Soda Water - 8.4oz Can (N/A).
Pricing: Non-alcoholic beers $5.50; N/A Tommy's Margarita $8.00; add 5mg THC for $8.00 extra.
Spirits
The whiskey menu lists over 275 unique bottles across bourbon, rye, Tennessee, American, Canadian, Mexican, Scotch, Irish, Japanese, Taiwanese, and French categories. The venue offers a 1792 Full Proof Rusty Nail Single Barrel Select bourbon and includes educational descriptions of whiskey categories and production rules.
Menu strengths
- — Whiskey menu lists over 275 unique bottles across many categories and regions.
- — Venue offers a 1792 Full Proof Rusty Nail Single Barrel Select bourbon.
- — Whiskey Wednesday offers 25% off all 2oz whiskey pours.
Standout selections
- — 1792 Full Proof Rusty Nail Single Barrel Select — Venue's single barrel pick; notes of green candied apple, caramel corn, and crème brûlée; 120 proof.
- — Blanton's Single Barrel — Bourbon.; Redbreast 12yr — Irish whiskey.
Pricing: Whiskey Wednesday offers 25% off all 2oz whiskey pours, neat or on the rocks, every Wednesday open to close.
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