Nick Bumgardner
Born behind the bar in Nashville, Standard Proof Whiskey Co. has officially opened the doors to its first-ever Tasting Room and retail space.
Located in downtown Nashville, the Tasting Room allows guests to enjoy flights and unique cocktails, all featuring Standard Proof's signature lineup of infused rye whiskeys. The 3,000 square foot space can comfortably host up to 300 guests when allowed full capacity, but following the city's health and safety guidelines will be limited to just 25 patrons.
“Like many in the hospitality industry, we’ve faced a challenging year – but we could not be more excited to move forward and finally open the Tasting Room,” says CEO Bob Angus. “Our bar offers guests a safe, relaxing place to escape the madness for a minute, in a setting that’s unique to downtown. Everything we serve is bottled on site, so the infusions you’re sipping on are unique, too. Once you decide which infusion is your favorite, you can take home a souvenir bottle to enjoy later. We can’t wait to pour a drink for you soon.”
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Standard Proof Whiskey's Tasting Room balances the old with the new, mixing custom neon signs and art with elements from the original early 1900's construction including the hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, and decorative fireplaces.
In addition to the tasting room, guests can stop by Standard Proof's new retail space which features bottles of their signature infusions, cocktail kits, ice cube molds, and more. Also available for purchase are Standard Proof's "Support Your Local Bartender" t-shirts. Profits from each shirt sold are donated to Nashville's United States Bartenders' Guild chapter to support local hospitality workers.
“We wouldn’t be here today without the support of the hospitality community,” says Creative Director Robert Longhurst. “The donations to USBG are just one way we give back, and we’re looking forward to becoming even more involved with our hospitality friends and family now that our doors are open.”
Standard Proof Whiskey Co. Tasting Room is open Thursday through Saturday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, visit standardproofwhiskey.com.