My addiction started with a random Facebook message.

Now I’m addicted.

I was up in Indianapolis to judge Business Professionals of America event and I was done a little early. I called my wife and said:

I think I’m going to grab a bite to eat and possibly grab a drink.

Chris

She responded:

I hope you enjoy Wiseguy Lounge you jackass.

Chris’ Wife

In my previous post, I mentioned my wife loved our stop down at Wiseguy Lounge in downtown Indy. And she was a little upset I was going without her.

I never told her I was going, but she knew. She knew I really liked that place, so she knew I was headed back.

But I pushed on and made a stop. It was all for the better good of the blog. And I grabbed her some chocolate on the way back, so all is good on this front.

My Trip to Wiseguy Indy

Once again, Wiseguy Lounge in Indianapolis knocked it out of the park.

I stopped for a piece of pizza from Goodfellas and then I had a few 1 ounce pours from the lounge. And once again, I was quiet impressed.

The pizza wasn’t super outstanding, but the hot sauce is still amazing.

But you aren’t here for the food. Let’s talk bourbon.

I actually had three different samples while I was there:

1. Elijah Craig Mic Drop
2. Elijah Craig Arson
3. Erza Brooks Killer Peacock

My Thoughts

Once again – Very happy with my visit.

The Elijah Craig Mic Drop was solid on flavor, but it wasn’t the best bourbon I’ve ever had. And that’s ok. You won’t love everything you have and it’s ok not to love a bourbon.

This one was in that ballpark. It was a little light on flavor and more subtle than their other picks.

It was really good with my pizza, but it didn’t hold its own in the glass.

After I finished that pour, I went on the recommendation of the bartender and tried the Elijah Craig Arson Pick. And damn that was on fire. It was high test and it held true to its name. As much as I love high test, a 136.4 proof bourbon was higher than my typical ceiling. I drank it neat, but I needed some water or some ice. Something to take that high proof down about 10 points. This was filled with flavor, but my mouth was crushed by the first few sips. I loved it and then I could taste it about an hour later.

I was about to leave, but I got convinced to try one more barrel select pour. And it ended up being my favorite of the day.

Don’t get me wrong, flavor wise, I think the Arson pick had the most flavor. And it pretty much wrecked my palate. It’s actually one of the reasons I didn’t try it the first time I went to the lounge.

But the Killer Peacock stole my heart. I don’t know how a peacock can do that, but it did.

I had never had an Erza Brooks before and I was interested to see how it tasted. And I was impressed. It had some amazing flavors and I couldn’t put the glass down. And that’s saying something.

I wished I would have drank 3 of these 1 ounce pours. Just saying. I almost bought a bottle before I left.

Final Thoughts

I’ll be honest. Wiseguy Lounge is starting to become a top pick for me. It is likely going to make my 2024 Top Bourbon Bars in Indy list. They just kick ass and have some great barrel picks.

If you haven’t been, make an effort to stop by. And if you need a friend, reach out to me and I will always go grab a drink and shoot the shit.

Cheers!