Whiskey Is the Star of Double Back, Over Proof’s Boozy New Bar Theme

Over Proof, the quarterly changing cocktail-bar-in-residence at ABV, is ready for round two, following the success of its rum-themed debut. The follow-up, called Double Back, launches May 3. This time, it’s whiskey-focused and channels the vibe of Tokyo’s saloon-style drinking dens. That means a ton of kitschy trinkets mixed in with a wild West vibe, from a stuffed raccoon and a hide on the wall, to swinging saloon doors.

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• Double Back Wes Rowe
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Cocktails will incorporate whiskies from around the world, including Scotland, Japan, and America. A long list of rare whiskies will be available, including several Van Winkles,

Per usual, there will be food to accompany the cocktails—this time around the menu incorporates a steady stream of Japanese flavors, like a koji-marinated hanger steak with uni butter. Check out the full menu of food and cocktails below.

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Cocktails

HIGH PLAINS HIGHBALL

carbonated genmaicha tea / japanese whiskey / genepy

THE DRIFTER

japanese whiskey / blanc vermouth / amaro / bitters

SKI BUM JULEP

american whiskey / fernet / italian vermouth / genepy

BLOOD & SOUR FIZZ

blood orange shrub / peated scotch / lemon / curacao

egg whites / soda

RED EYE

espresso barrel aged bourbon / campari / cacao

FOOD

CELERY ROOT "AGEDASHI"

sweet mayo / ginger / bonito

AVOCADO & SEAWEED SALAD

ponzu / pea greens / togarashi

PORCINI DASHI

ramen egg / miso pickled alba mushrooms

KOJI MARINATED HANGER STEAK

fermented radish / uni butter

PICKLE PLATE

kimchi / beet pickled daikon /

lacto cauliflower

Reservations can be made here for the $60 tasting menu (plus tax and tip) experience, which is available May 3rd-July 28th, with seatings at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.

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