Whiskey Bars List

whiskeytramp · August 11 2017 at 1:10AM

I know it's fairly easy to find a list of distilleries in the US mostly because they all have to be registered (well the legal ones do) has anyone ever seen a comprehensive listing of whiskey bars though? I don't mean like a top ten or something but like every whiskey bar by state (or some similar type of thing). I would think this would be difficult because it's not like their licensing is any different from any other bar but it would be interesting to see anyway.

kroman · August 11 2017 at 12:21PM

@whiskeytramp

Yeah, I haven't seen anything like that either...or at least the kind I'm looking for. It's something I too have always looked for.

Regardless, here are some that I have personally been to that I think fits the bill of what I think of when I imagine a whisky bar: lots of whisk(e)y, some finger food/light food, reasonable prices. C'mon forum members...let's get this thing started! Maybe if we get enough participation, I'll make a publicly available google spreadsheet or something.

we could try to keep it informative, but brief. This is a list, not a novel. I would also steer away from merely restaraunts with whisky. the focus should be places who's primary objective is serving whisky.

Maryland:

Baltimore - Birds of a Feather: over 120 scotches. good prices. knowledgable staff (DISCLAIMER: I have not been here, but it has a great reputation in the area)

Ellicott City - Judges Bench: largest selection in the state (over 300 whiskies. mostly scotch, if I remember). great prices

Florida:

Orlando - The Woods: large whisky selection. Good cocktails

Orlando - Hanson's Shoe Repair: it's a prohibition-era speakeasy with a really cool vibe. Not the largest whisky selection, but great cocktails, and it makes you feel like you're part of a movie set. GREAT PLACE!

Washington DC:

Jack Rose Dining Saloon: The largest selection of whisky in the western hemisphere with good prices. Need I say more...?

marktassemb · August 25 2017 at 5:42PM

whiskeytramp said:

I don't mean like a top ten or something but like every whiskey bar by state (or some similar type of thing). check this beer growler

I don't think it's possible in a short amount of time to come up with such a list. The best you can do is probably list the top 10-15 per state.

Don't forget that some operate for a few years then close. An exhaustive list will need constant updating.