Libations

Welcome to Bourbon & Branch

All of our spirits are hand selected by merit. We consider them to be the best in every category. Being small we can’t stock everything, so if there is a particular spirit you’re looking for let us know. When possible we don’t use any juice, puree, syrup or extract that we haven’t made ourselves. All of our mixers (tonic, soda etc.) come from individual bottles. Our cocktail list is divided into five categories: Lighter Fare, Spirit Driven, Free Range, Ice Breakers, and Fresh and Fancy. Within each of these cocktail sections you will find the titles “Standards” and “Au Courant”.

The Standards are drinks that have proven to be a clear representation of our vision for the cocktail program here at Bourbon and Branch. These drinks could be classics dating back to the late 1800’s, or drinks that were created within these walls over the years and have become, in their own right, contemporary classics.

The Au Courant section is where you will find our newest cocktail offerings. This part of the menu will change frequently as we feature new recipes we have found or created ourselves. Most of all we want to provide an environment where you can have a great drink, listen to some quality music and not be bothered by the outside world. So remember this is your speakeasy — so please speak easy.

Branch Water: A term first used in the 1800’s referring to pure, clean water from a tiny stream called a “branch” An order for “bourbon and branch” is a nostalgic request for bourbon and water.

Speakeasy: An establishment that was used for selling and drinking alcoholic beverages during the period of United States history known as Prohibition when selling or buying alcohol was illegal from January 17, 1920 to December 5, 1933. The term comes from a patron’s manner of ordering alcohol without raising suspicion — a bartender would tell a patron to be quiet and “speak easy”. The origin of the word predates Prohibition by at least 30 years. Samuel Hudson, a newspaperman in the late 19th century, said he heard the term used in Pittsburgh, PA. in the 1880’s by an old Irish woman who sold liquor without a license. She told her clients to “spake aisy” if they wanted to buy some. The Cassell Dictionary of Slang lists the word as coming into usage around 1890.

Wilson & Wilson

The Speakeasy within the Speakeasy

Inside Bourbon & Branch can be found this further elevated bar experience. This is the bar for the folks on the hunt for the rarest of the rare spirits. Our most accomplished bartenders hold court at the Wilson. It’s a small space and an intimate experience, offering reservations for 1 to 4 guests at a time. The Wilson has a separate experimental cocktail menu from the Main Bar, and presents some of the finest libationary treats.

To make a reservation at the Wilson & Wilson, inside B&B, follow this link: Wilson & Wilson Reservations