Dram It! Jack Rose Opens Up Its Secret Basement Bar

Nothing says Beltway Man (or Woman) of Mystery Mastery like finding where to drink the largest whiskey collection in the Western Hemisphere — clandestinely.  So listen up.  This one is about knowing what’s up… by going down.

For the first time ever, Jack Rose Dining Saloon is opening its secret bar — a dimly-lit den of wanton whiskiness — which features the owners’ own coveted bottles in addition to JR’s selection of 1600+ fine whiskeys.  Starting on September 5th, and continuing Thursday – Saturday through December from 6 PM to midnight, a new Whiskey Cellar Series,” will bring expert guest speakers to showcase unique whiskeys and offer educational tastings.

Whiskey flights will be available, as will a selection of classic and house cocktails, beer and wine, along with a menu of charcuterie, cheese and small plates — with no reservation required — on this schedule:

  • SeptemberBack to School

An education of Kentucky’s finest distilleries in honor of National Bourbon Heritage Month

  • Week 1 (September 5-7) – Jim Beam Brands Distilling Co.
  • Week 2 (September 12-14) – Heaven Hill Distillers Inc.
  • Week 3 (September 17-19) – Kentucky Bourbon Distillers Ltd.
  • Week 4 (September 24-26) – Buffalo Trace Distillery
  • OctoberTreats of Scotland

Regional tastes of the Lowlands, Highlands, Islay & Speyside

  •  NovemberGiving Thanks to the World

Whiskies of Ireland, Canada, Japan & India

  •  DecemberThe Gift of Cask Strength

Straight from the barrel to the bottle. Featuring 50 abv (100 proof) selections and above