Axe And The Oak Whiskey House

Very good local distillery! Good selection of spirits, and multiple award winning whiskeys. I've tried several of their products and liked all of them. The bar makes good mixed drinks and is known for their old fashions. If you're a whiskey fan, you gotta stop by here and have a drink or three. The atmosphere is cool, with a rustic cabin feel. Live music here sometimes too. Always had really good service from the waiters and bartenders each time I've been here.

This bourbon bar is located in the lower level of the ivy school. It's a really cool establishment with swanky decor. They had some really fun drinks and flights options for those who love old fashions. I ordered their seasonal cashmere sweater. I also tried their butterscotch bourbon, which was very interesting. Cool, quiet place to hang out.

Are you a fan of old fashioned whiskey drinks?Then this is the place for you. This entire place is an awesome concept. A old elementary turned in to bars and restaurants in every classroom (formerly classrooms). When in the Colorado Springs area, this is a must visit. The service could not have been any better with all the recommendations.

If I was rating the product alone, I'd slap 5 stars all over it. The experience at the tasting room was equally matched due to the amazing staff and bartenders. Man, I wish I lived closer to this place!Axe and Oak has been on my list since I moved to Colorado. Covid definitely got in the way of more frequent day trips down to the Springs. My fiancée and I bopped around a few weeks backs; visiting many places we had bookmarked on Yelp. To be honest, I wasn't aware that Axe and Oak was located inside Ivywild School until we were headed there.We walked in and were greeted immediately. Presumably from a front of house manager or just a stellar and hospitable employee. From the moment we walked in, we got the sense they really just care. How refreshing, right?The seasonal craft cocktail menu is extensive boasting around a dozen unique cocktails. Though they sounded great, with it being my first visit I had to stick to the classics. Let's see how good their juice is, let's order an Old Fashioned. Theirs is smoked with tobacco bitters? Even better.Tobacco Old Fashioned // Their signature cocktail w/ Tobacco bitters, Colorado Mountain Bourbon Whiskey, and maple in a glass smoked with oak, torched orange peel. Not only do you get a smoky, maply and boozy concoction, you get a show out of it. Sit at the bar and watch the bartender smoke the cocktail right in front of your eyes. This is my kind of bedtime story. This is the kind of drink that immediately transports you in front of a campfire.In fact, their whiskey is perfectly balanced on its own. So much so, I purchased a bottle of their bourbon for the road. I've been enjoying the bottle at home, just neat. The test of a great whiskey is having it on its own, and Axe and Oak has quickly jumped the ranks as some of my favorite sipping bourbon!Cannot recommend enough. Need a brand ambassador in Denver? I'd be happy to get paid in whiskey just saying...Kidding, but not really...Phenomenal product and tasting room!

We often go to Ivywild for beer (Bristol) and pizza (Decent Pizza Co.) at lunch on Saturdays. I have seen Axe & The Oak, but it is never open when we are there (as they tend to open at 4p). Purely a bar, but with the added benefit that at Ivywild you can get and bring in food from anywhere in the place. One Saturday after coming home from Denver we hit it up as it was actually open and we needed a break to stretch legs (well and fill our Bristol growler). I had the Tobacco Old Fashioned and my hubby had a Whiskey Sour. It was awesome to watch the bartender make these drinks (burned wood/tobacco and filled the glass). Plus the whiskey sour was the real deal (with egg whites and all). Wonderful atmosphere and well crafted drinks. Definitely recommend if you are in the area.

I just mentioned to our bartender that my favorite cocktail would be a coconut- ginger one. Two minutes later there was one sitting in front of me he just created! Soooo good! I don't think we were even charged for it???? Not a fan of the new food setup at Ivywild but the empanadas were delicious.

Great drinks. Go with what the server recommends as it will be good!! I got the mojito and it was perfect!!

I love this spot. And I'm so thankful for their dedication to their people and the community. They offer masks if maybe you forgot yours, they built a beautiful outside oasis, which I cannot wait to see! And they take the rules very seriously. We came in on a chilly night to enjoy some delicious cocktails and sit and relax with a visiting friend. Being that I was the only one who had been in, we relied heavily on the server to recommend some options for us. We were very impressed with our selections, I was blown away with my warm cider beverage. What a special place. #thankfulthursday

Advertised as a speakeasy, not the case. When we showed up evidently they were going to have an acoustic band. Not at all, it was very loud with amps and speakers all over the place. Hard to talk to my date as far away from the band as we could get. They also had a patio, speakeasy's don't have them they are more down low. Drinks were marginal.

Terrific staff, beverages are made with care and attention, knowledgeable and take time to listen to your preferences!