Tucked into Orlando's Restaurant Row at 7563 W. Sand Lake Road, The Whiskey pairs gourmet, chef-driven burgers with one of the deepest whiskey libraries in town — all wrapped in an industrial speakeasy vibe with a rock club edge.
🎸 The Atmosphere
Music memorabilia and bottle-lined shelves line the walls of this compact, high-energy venue. Live music plays seven nights a week, so this is a spot for buzzy energy rather than quiet conversation.
🥃 The Whiskey Library
Over 1,000 selections spanning Bourbon, Rye, Scotch, Irish, and Japanese whiskey — including rare and exclusive barrel picks. Custom flight tastings are available if you can't decide.
Signature cocktails: Smoked Old Fashioned (smoked tableside) · Black Cherry Sour — a whiskey-forward pour with fruit notes.
🍔 The Food
- "The Whiskey" Burger ($20): An 8 oz. short rib, brisket & chuck blend patty with arugula, beefsteak tomato, smoked gouda, bourbon bacon, whiskey-stewed onions, and dill aioli.
- Elk ($23.50): Served medium-rare with red wine onions and smoked blue cheese cream.
- War Pig ($23): Wild boar with Granny Smith apples, brie sauce, and habanero bacon jam.
- Bangin' Shrimp: Tempura shrimp with sriracha aioli.
- Crab Fries: Old Bay, crab meat, and char-grilled butter.
Happy Hour: Monday–Friday, 3:00–6:00 PM — roughly 50% off select appetizers.
Universal-area bars pour strong drinks — as always, drink responsibly.
This article is reprinted with permission from Universal Drinkers.