bourbon

Garden & Gun highlights a new wave of modern speakeasies catering to bourbon lovers, hidden bars where whiskey culture meets upscale design. The piece points to a growing trend of intimate, cocktail-focused venues celebrating American brown spirits rather than classic Prohibition-era gin drinks.

The classic espresso martini is being reimagined with bourbon as the base spirit, a variation highlighted by Garden & Gun. The swap trades vodka for American whiskey, adding caramel and oak notes to the coffee cocktail. The bourbon version is drawing attention among drinks enthusiasts exploring new takes on the popular espresso martini.