Barley House's Grotto Training

Grotto Bar Layout

• Upper Shelf: Tito's vodka, Bombay gin, Selva Rey rum, Alto's tequila, Peach schnaps, and Jameson Irish whiskey
• Bottom Shelf: Grey Goose vodka, Captain Morgan rum, Jack Daniel's whiskey, Casamigos Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec, and Buffalo Trace Bourbon

Pour Amounts

• 1.5 oz for bourbons and high-end spirits
• 1.25 oz for mixed drinks
• 1 oz for flights

Difference Between Bourbon and Whiskey

• Bourbon: a type of whiskey made in the United States, primarily from corn, and aged in charred oak barrels
• Whiskey: a broader category that includes various types like Scotch, Irish whiskey, and bourbon, made from grains like barley, corn, rye, or wheat and aged in wooden barrels

Classic Cocktail Recipes

• Old Fashion: 1.5 oz bourbon, 0.25 oz simple syrup, 2-3 dashes of Angostura bitters, and an orange slice (with the option to add a cherry) for garnish
• Manhattan: 1.5 oz bourbon, 0.75 oz sweet vermouth, 2 dashes of Angostura bitters, and a maraschino cherry for garnish
• French 75: 1.5 oz gin, 0.5 oz lemon juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup, and Champagne (about 2-3 oz), with a lemon twist for garnish
• Classic Martini: 2 1/2 ounces gin or vodka, 1/2 ounce dry vermouth, and a lemon twist or olive for garnish

Ice Cube Usage

• Big Ice Cube: used for drinks like bourbon to minimize dilution while keeping the drink cold
• Scoop of Ice Cubes: used for cocktails where faster dilution is desired, like in mixed drinks

Using the Drink Smoker

• Place smoking wood chips in the smoker and ignite them
• Capture the smoke for about 15 seconds before or after mixing the cocktail

Types of Cigars and Flavors

• Cohiba Red Dot: smooth and creamy with hints of cedar and spice
• LFD Reserva: bold and robust with notes of coffee, cocoa, and earthiness
• CLE Corojo: rich and robust with flavors of cedar, leather, and earthiness
• Sancho Panza: smooth and creamy, offering flavors of nuts, coffee, and sweet spices
• CAO Gold: mild and creamy with toasted nuts, caramel, and cedar notes

Locker Rentals and Membership

• Lockers can be rented out for 600for6monthsor600 for 6 months or 600for6monthsor1000 for a year (save $200)
• Membership includes a signature bottle, personalized lockers, and perks such as waived room rental fees for private parties and first dibs for VIP bottle service

The Barley Bourbon Champions Program

• Encourage customers to participate in the program to earn rewards
• Rewards include a name plate on the plaque and a hoodie

Flight Boards

• Offer customers the opportunity to sample different spirits
• Flight boards can be ordered with or without a cigar, offering 1 oz pours of each selection in order on the menu

Simple Syrup Maintenance

• Simple syrup should be stored in the fridge and switched out when the sugar starts to break down