Bourbon trails are all the rage right now, and while Kentucky is the place to experience a true bourbon trail, we wanted to showcase the many options we have right here in our own back yard. Kansas City is home to many fine establishments that offer top of the line bourbon and unique and exquisite variety. Here is our quick list of top places to enjoy a great bourbon around town.
The Monarch Bar
Drink:
SILVER DOLLARS & HALF-LIGHT SKIES
Applewood-smoked J. Rieger & Co. Whiskey, Yunnan Black Tea-infused Lustau Vermut Rojo, barrel-aged cream soda reduction, No. 22 Boondock Bitters
This drink is created with a sugar lid fully encasing smoke inside the glass and cracked upon serving. As you might expect, this drink has a wonderful smoky rich flavor. This is an excellent choice for those that prefer the traditional Old-Fashioned but are looking to change it up.
SOT
Drink:
You Can't Rollerskate in a Buffalo Herd
Ingredients:
Buffalo Trace
Rhubarb Liquere
Luxardo Bitter Bianco
Mole Bitters
The Rhubarb introduces an extremely subtle hint of gentle sweetness and unique flavor that is nearly undetectable but helps to create a trendy twist to the standard and expected bourbon cocktail.
PS
Drink:
"Blistered Aroma"
- Russell's 10 year Bourbon
- Russell's 6 year Rye Whiskey
- Amaro Nonino
- Orange Bitters
- Aromatic Bitters
- Housemade Rosemary, Blood Orange, and Naval Orange Simple Syrup
- Torched Sprig of Rosemary
- Dehydrated Blood Orange Wheel
The addition of rosemary along with hints of orange sets this apart.
P.S. is Hotel Phillips’ contemporary incarnation of the 1930’s speakeasy.
Rye
Drink:
Black Manhattan
Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Averna Amaro, Carpano Antica Vermouth Rosso, Angostura Orange Bitters
Verdigris
Drink:
Sherry O's
Bourbon, Lustau Manzanilla & East India Solera Sherry, blueberry,, apple, lemon
Libations & Company
The Manhattan
Redwood Empire Rye Whiskey
Big O Ginger Liqueur
Carpano Antica Sweet Red Vermouth
Bittermens Burlesque Bitters
Luxardo Maraschino Cherry
Fountain City Clear Ice
Other places in Lee's Summit to enjoy bourbon:
Red Door Grill
Smoke
The W