Bourbon & Banter

Hilton Downtown Austin Hotel Adds Bourbon-Obsessed Bar | Eater Austin

"Located inside the downtown Hilton’s Cannon + Belle restaurant, the hotel's revamped bar has taken over additional space from the previous bar and features a global collection of more than 60 whiskeys. The program emphasizes Kentucky bourbons — including the Old Rip Van Winkle Collection — while also offering rye options like WhistlePig, American bourbons such as Garrison Brothers, and selections from Japan. Whiskeys are served as one- or two-ounce pours or in cocktails, and there are curated flights called whiskey trails that spotlight Kentucky bourbon, rye whiskey, Japanese whiskey, and American bourbon. The concept focuses on bourbon because of its clear categorization (minimum 51% corn) and shared starting recipe, though a full selection of other liquors remains available. The bar is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m., and hotel self-parking is free with validation." - Erin Russell