Harvey A.
Yelp
Death & Taxes ... just like the songs says ... " I Love this bar" .. Coming from the OC in California, I have had this bar in my to do list of books , and this past weekend was my 2nd visit. The last time I had the opportunity to visit was last year in August while vacationing in Lake Tahoe, and had to do the extra drive here, and No Regrets!!
The dark Noir" ambience is cool to the name of this hidden Gem, .... If you're in the area visiting or even Local to the area here in Reno and never stepped in through those black doors, ....you have to come and check this place out. The mixologist who work here , honestly create some very very tasty and unique C R A F T beverages. And watching them do their magic behind the bar is amazing! I myself am a bartender for over 13 years, and I gotta admit I wish and hope to be like these mixologists when I grow up!! Ha ha , Yes , they are amazing bartender's making some amazing drinks. They sometimes tend to change some of their specialty drinks on their menu ( mainly due to what's in season with many of their organic fruits that they grow and use in their craft drinks). Plus, for those of you who may know of liquors, the collection they have here at Death and Taxes is very impressive! Lots of rare and hard to find liquors from scotch , bourbons, Japanese whiskeys , tequilas, mezcal, gin, rums ,brandy etc.,
Service .... Great service !! As soon as you walk in through the black doors , you are greeted, and take a seat wherever you'd like ... my preference is always at the bar. Our Mixologist Parker, very attentive, very hot weather outside during our visit and immediately served some water while we explore their specialty cocktail menu. Started with their " Oaxacan old fashion ", bold, smoky and good! Also ordered their unique version of "Palomita"which is very refreshing, then tried out their " Scottish Samurai " made with Gin and Sake , and impressive. Then tried out "Judas Priest" rum pineapple coconut and other fresh juices topped with sprinkles of nutmeg.. nice way to end. "Rags to riches ", " without hope" other great drinks to try !!
Next time I have the opportunity to visit Reno, definitely will have to make a pit stop for some tasty beverages.
Honestly, this is not your average bar, many bars try to make exclusive CRAFT cocktails and very few places I have tried out have a couple unique but overpriced and most are just mediocre drinks, however, here at Death & Taxes, their prices are moderate and very worth it! It's in my top 5 bars!! Sadly , it's very faraway from me, otherwise, I'd be here at least once a week! Thank you Parker and the rest of your fellow mixologist for an amazing experience with the drinks prepared , Until next time !! ... CHEERS!!