Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Wylder
Boise, ID · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Wylder pairs a pizza-and-supper kitchen with a serious beverage program. Craft cocktails are the stated focus, with a lineup of evenly priced $14 originals like True Grit and Bees? No, Beads. The whiskey list is deep, spanning bourbon, rye, and scotch, while wines by the glass and local Idaho drafts round out the options. Non-alcoholic drinkers get real mocktails, not just soda.
- What should I order?
- Start with True Grit, a bourbon-based cocktail with chili flake, lemon, and honey. For whiskey drinkers, a pour of Blanton's bourbon is a solid value. The Telaya Rosé, an Idaho wine, pairs well with the venue's food-focused setting.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts who appreciate creative, well-priced drinks. Whiskey lovers will find a broad selection. The non-alcoholic mocktails also make it welcoming for designated drivers.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are $14 each. Wine by the glass runs $11 to $16, and bottles from $38 to $68. Draft beers are $5 to $8. Whiskey pours range from $8 to $37.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Wylder stands out for its simultaneously deep and accessible beverage program: a $14 signature cocktail list, a whiskey menu with over 40 house and premium pours, and a wine selection that highlights local Idaho producers like Telaya.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Craft cocktails are a stated focus, with a menu of inventive signatures. True Grit blends bourbon with chili flake, lemon, and honey. Other offerings include Bees? No, Beads with vodka and damiana honey, and Shawnee’s Downfall with mezcal and rum.
Menu strengths
- — Consistent $14 price across a creative signature list.
- — Ingredients span bourbon, gin, mezcal, and rum with house-made elements like elderflower cordial.
Standout selections
- — True Grit – Kentucky bourbon, chili flake, lemon, honey
- — Bees? No, Beads – Lewis & Clark vodka, damiana honey, orange, lemon, rosemary
- — Shawnee’s Downfall – Xicaru mezcal, Appleton rum, coconut, cardamom, lime, bitters
Pricing: $14 each; White Peach Sangria $9/$34
Wine
The wine list covers sparkling, white, red, and rosé from various regions, with a notable Idaho presence. Telaya Rosé and Telaya Block 46 Syrah represent the Snake River Valley. By-the-glass options start at $11.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse selection by glass and bottle.; Includes local Idaho wines such as Telaya.
Standout selections
- — Telaya Rosé – Snake River Valley, Idaho; Kiona Cabernet Sauvignon – Red Mountain, Washington
Pricing: Glasses $11-$16; bottles $38-$68
Beer
The draft list is concise but well-priced, featuring local Idaho breweries like Brewing and Bert's. Options range from a 4% sour to a 6.5% IPA. Two non-alcoholic beers are also on tap.
Menu strengths
- — Local Idaho brewery representation.; Priced between $5 and $8 for drafts.
Standout selections
- — Brewing Broad Street Blonde – Idaho; Bert's Bell Bottom Boogie Sour – Idaho
Pricing: Draft $5-$8
Nonalcoholic
Beyond sodas and iced tea, The Wylder offers two dedicated mocktails. Spa Day combines cucumber, kiwi, and lemon. Health Kick 10,000 mixes elderflower, grapefruit, lemon, and ginger beer. Both are priced at $8.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated mocktails with fresh ingredients.; Affordable soft drink options at $3.50.
Standout selections
- — Spa Day – cucumber, kiwi, lemon; Health Kick 10,000 – elderflower, grapefruit, lemon, ginger beer
Pricing: Soft drinks $3.50; mocktails $8
Spirits
The whiskey program is extensive, with over 40 house and premium pours. It spans bourbon, rye, scotch, and blended whiskey. House pours are priced from $8 to $17, while premium pours go up to $37.
Menu strengths
- — Wide selection of bourbon, rye, and scotch.; Clear house and premium pour structure.
Standout selections
- — Blanton's Bourbon; WhistlePig 10yr Rye; Macallan 12yr Scotch
Pricing: House pours $8-$17 (1.5oz); premium $10-$37 (1oz)
How it sits with the food
The cocktail program is designed to complement the kitchen's pizza and supper offerings, making drinks like the chili-forward True Grit a fitting match for savory pies.
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