A Guide to Whiskey Flights at Infusion Lounge in Old City Philadelphia

If you are looking for a whiskey bar in Philadelphia where you can actually taste your way through the category, Infusion Lounge in Old City has more than 60 whiskeys on the list, and a flight format that makes it easy to compare them side by side. Here is how to approach it.

What kinds of whiskey does Infusion Lounge pour?

The whiskey menu is organized by style: bourbon, rye, scotch, Irish and Japanese. Every pour is priced by the 1 oz measure, so you can see exactly what you are paying for before you order. Ordering a whiskey on the rocks or neat adds 2 dollars for an extra half ounce.

How do whiskey flights work?

A flight is three pours at half an ounce each, which is the easiest way to learn what you like without committing to a full glass of something unfamiliar. The whiskey flights menu includes curated sets such as:

• Best of Bourbons

• Best of Overproof Bourbons

• Best of Ryes

• Best of Scotch

• Glenmorangie

If you are new to whiskey, start with Best of Bourbons and then move to Best of Ryes. You will taste the sweeter, rounder side of American whiskey first, then the spicier, drier side. Scotch drinkers can go straight to Best of Scotch or the Glenmorangie flight.

Which whiskey should you order first?

Pick the style you already enjoy and then change one thing. A bourbon drinker might try an overproof pour for more intensity. A scotch drinker might try a Japanese whiskey for a lighter, more delicate profile. Ask the bartender what they recommend based on what you usually drink. The goal of a flight is to find the difference, not to find the most expensive bottle.

Pairing whiskey with a cigar or a cocktail

Infusion Lounge is also a cigar lounge, and indoor cigar smoking is permitted. The cigar menu lists cigars by brand and size, including Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Drew Estate, Acid and CAO. If cigars are not your thing, the cocktail menu offers handcrafted drinks with full ingredient lists, including a range of espresso martinis.

The room itself, with its Baroque style details, marble topped tables and leather couches, suits a slow tasting. You can also reserve a table, and bottle service is available if you are celebrating with a group.

Frequently asked questions

How many whiskeys does Infusion Lounge have? More than 60, covering bourbon, rye, scotch, Irish and Japanese styles.

How big is a whiskey flight? Three pours at half an ounce each.

Can I smoke a cigar while I drink? Yes. Indoor cigar and hookah smoking is permitted.

Where is it? 16 South 2nd Street, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106, in Old City. Call 267 908 4009 or email events@infusionphilly.com with questions.

Browse the full drinks menu before you visit.