I recently had the pleasure of attending a happy hour with the Central West End Neighborhood Association at the newly opened Gamlin Whiskey House. The restaurant (which opened for business October 21st and is owned by brothers Lucas and Derek Gamlin, who also run Sub Zero Vodka Bar just up the street) is the first of its kind in the St. Louis area. It features over 270 hand-selected whiskeys, most of which are handsomely displayed at the bar. Helpful bartenders will help you find exactly what you are looking for or—if you are undecided like me—help you discover something new. Most impressive was the list of bourbon cocktails on tap (which were unavailable during my visit) and the inventive specialty cocktails. My favorite was The Bee’s Knees—a concoction of Knob Creek Rye, ginger ale, and honey-infused ice that sweetens the drink as it melts. I also had the chance to nibble on the bourbon fried chicken drummies in bourbon sauce—yum! I cannot wait to come back for dinner to try one of the hand-selected steaks and other menu items. The crowd was lively in the bar area on the Friday night I visited and diners looked happy all around. A great addition to an already stellar dining destination!
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