Jack Rose Saloon: Women Who Whiskey in Washington!

Women Who Whiskey has finally arrived in Washington, DC!

The Jack Rose Saloon
{via Yelp}

wWw had its inaugural event at The Jack Rose Saloon, a raucous reference library of whiskies from around the world, featuring some choice local selections as well.  

          

We tested out Jack Rose’s Whiskey Cellar, a more intimate space that’s out the back, down the emergency exit stairwell, past a nice fellow with a clipboard named Yvan, and through a Japanese-style sliding door into an Adirondack style drawing room.

True to wWw form, we got into a bit of trouble, and, in typical wWw fashion, we managed to charm our way out of trouble.

The event was a bigger hit than even I had expected, and we managed to test Jack Rose’s policy on limiting the number of people allowed in the special Whiskey Cellar.  That venue is only open on Friday and Saturday nights, and on Saturday nights a reservation is mandatory.  (The Cellar normally doesn't take large groups, but made an exception for this smooth talker.)  Still, it's an atmospheric, intimate spot with a speakeasy vibe and a warm glow that goes perfectly with a whiskey neat. 

Drinks were much appreciated by these friends/coworkers,
who toasted to Friday nights and probably tried to bill
the whiskey as an "expense".

As opposed to the upstairs main room, where large crowds have bartenders zipping around the whisky shelves like an Oxford librarian and flipping cocktails with athletic speed and precision, the Cellar has one bartender who carefully crafts each cocktail, and he’s in no rush.  

Our Manhattans and Old Fashions took some time, but when they came we were very happy with the results.

Celebrating birthdays, engagements, weddings, and life!

Jack Rose’s selection is extensive and changes frequently, so it’s best to discuss your order with the bartenders and have them point you in the right direction.

I have to find more of
this nectar of the God-like

I ended up drinking a Barterhouse 20-Year Old Bourbon (Orphan Barrel), a lovely, sweet, spicy, charred-oak whiskey, NEAT (a friend ordered it up and that turned the whiskey from “somewhat delicate and complex” to “meh” right quick.

wWw is now in the District! Washingtoniennes/Distrixes, keep an eye out for future events.

Women of DC who like whiskey (and friends of!), here is my card

Women who like whiskey, and people who like those women who whiskey (teetotalers, gentleman, etc.), you've got a new community right here.

It's was a pleasure hosting the inaugural Women Who Whiskey (Washington, DC Chapter) event. Here's looking to a many more!

Cheers!

Emma

Women Who Whiskey: Revival Bar

So we didn't actually get to celebrate spring at Revival Bar. 

If I had done my homework, I would have learned that their beautiful backyard patio was under construction. But I didn't, so we ended up inside.  

In the end it was a great opportunity to check out how they'd remodeled the entire place, including a huge upstairs space. 

The theme seemed to be modern rustic wood cabin, and with the lingering smell of cedar, it really felt like we were out of the city and drinking our whiskey in the wild (almost). 

Although the downstairs area around the bar got a little crowded,

 upstairs was very spacious and comfortable. 

Our event had a great turnout, including a hearty showing of ladies from my work! Work hard, play hard, ladies! 

If you see women holding wine instead of whiskey it's because there was an irresistible happy hour deal on wine. Don't worry, we had some whiskey after! 

 I wanted to try to cocktails (my litmus test for a bar is how they make a Manhattan), but they were inexplicably out of Vermouth! So instead I had a Bulleit Rye neat, a safe go-to. 

They had a great selection of whiskey, and a very friendly bartender who graciously kept me entertained while I waited for the ladies. 

And this is Tommy, the delightful gentleman manning the door. He had us in stitches with his hilarious stories of car chases gone awry (he used to be a police officer) and rescue scenarios. 

Near Union Square, Revival Bar is extremely central, and a great place to grab a casual drink after work. 

I highly recommend it, and can't wait to go back to check out the backyard patio! 

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Revival Bar

 129 East 15th Street 

(between 3rd Ave and Irving Place)

212.253.5061

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