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Cask on College

4.3 (45 reviews)
Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
Updated 1 month ago

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Sheila S.

Happy to see that the tastings have returned after a long stall since the pandemic. Went today for a tasting of gin and bourbon that was set up in the back area of the liquor store. Cask is a boutique liquor store with all kinds of specialty bottles for you to buy, including all of the usual alcoholic suspects, bitters, nips, refrigerated, cans, wines, nonalcoholic drinks, and some bar items. Wooden floors and tasteful shelves, you may feel like you are in a barrel. Dog friendly in the liquor store and the taproom bar, which have separate hours and Yelp listings. There is a unisex restroom by the bar. They have a gift wrapping station behind the checkout.

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JoAnn S.

The tap room wasn't open, so we bought a couple of bottled drinks to have at home. Scotch lovers--they have over 100 different scotches in store. They also have craft beers. I liked how they used alcohol bottles to make ceiling light fixtures, and they were backed by barrels staves woven together. I also liked how they made recipe displays showing ingredients for specific cocktails.

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Joey M.

da Scene: Finally made it in here, been meaning to... saw an open spot in front and checked it out! da Imbibe: its deceiving. The space is not huge, but their selection feels somehow vast, if you are looking for something eclectic you'll enjoy this spot. I settled on a bottle of year designation Japanese cask strength whiskey. If you enjoy the brown stuff, you'll have fun browsing. da Service: Friendly folks, happy to help. I spied a rare bottle of 18 Yamazaki ($900)... I remember a good 20 years ago when I bought bottles for $80 after tasting it at the WOW expo. Damn I'm old...

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The Q.

Just Rude for no reason. I came in with tea and set it on the counter to ask about a wine; and the guy just kept looking at me funny. So I asked if it was ok to set my drink down he ignored me and looked away. Completely ignoring my question. Next the lady, who also ignored my question... proceeded to tell me I needed a cloth mask when my face was completely covered including chin with a face shield... and not one of the cheap clear ones. But, at least she was nice and made eye contact. Nonetheless. I had come from Pete's and Boichik, everyone was actually pleased with my mask... so, it Looks like they were looking a reason... I won't say racist, just odd. Either way, I never got my question answered Nor, did I desire to shop with them. Sad, cause some of their exclusive whiskey were reasonably priced. They really should have better staff.

Mark F.

Terrific selection of Single Malt Whisky including both distillery and some proprietary bottlings. They have most of the mainstay Scottish distilleries represented as well as some nice Japanese selections. Their Bourbon collection is also very good. Staff are quite knowledgeable and friendly and eager to help. Prices are standard.

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Phil G.

I'm not surprised to find such a high quality wine and spirits shop in this part of Berkeley. I am pleasantly surprised to find my all-time favorite craft gin (Barr Hill from Vermont) here. This shop is not only in a great location but it is well designed and carries all the things we need - as well as the things we like. I've already told you about the gin and as any numbskull can guess, Cask on College has an excellent supply of wines. As I wandered through the spacious rustic wood floored shop, I also found shakers, stirrers, strainers, muddling sticks and bitters. Looking at the business card, the branding "Artisanal Beverage Purveyors" is at the center. An easy business to recommend for wine enthusiasts and mixologists.

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Good selection of spirits and has tastings! I've purchased several bottles from them.

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Good selection. Helpful folks.

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Great selection--a wide variety of standards and rare finds. I've always found the staff to be friendly and helpful.

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The pandemic has us all needing a drink, and their protocols definitely make me feel safe buying from them.

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