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So not exactly a "what" but more of a "where." Spent part of the week in Vegas (for work, really). But I did have the opportunity to visit the Mob Museum. I'm not really into mob stuff, in fact you can revoke my man card because I've never seen any of the Godfather movies, Goodfellas or even Scarface. But I will admit this was a really awesome experience and I learned a bunch. We added two "experiences" including a firearms simulator and the moonshine distillery tour and tasting (pro tip, schedule them in that order).
The firearms simulator was pretty cool and well run, a few video scenarios and then one with a live role player; more than I expected. They have an actual working still in the basement and make award-winning moonshine. The young lady who led the tour tasting was amazing and I learned 50 times more about the prohibition era than I knew when I walked in. Not fond of moonshine, especially sweet, flavored versions but to each their own.
If you avoided the TL
R and made it here, now the important part. Across from the distillery room, they have a speakeasy-style bar. Very 1920s decor. Checked it out briefly and they advised the speakeasy was open after the museum closed but you had to know the password, which they provided. Came back with a group later that night, descended the non-descript stairs at the remote side of the building, rang the bell and slit in the door opened asking for the password. The group I was with thought this was cool.
They gave us a private room to hang out in since there was 10 of us. If you order an old fashion, you get a glass prepared but with no alcohol, and a book. Inside the fake book, there is a bottle with the alcohol that you pour into your glass. 1920 paintings on the dark paneled walls added to the ambiance. Pretty cool experience with good friends.
And the drink? Benriach - The Smoky Ten and Ardbeg - Wee Beastie.
The firearms simulator was pretty cool and well run, a few video scenarios and then one with a live role player; more than I expected. They have an actual working still in the basement and make award-winning moonshine. The young lady who led the tour tasting was amazing and I learned 50 times more about the prohibition era than I knew when I walked in. Not fond of moonshine, especially sweet, flavored versions but to each their own.
If you avoided the TL
R and made it here, now the important part. Across from the distillery room, they have a speakeasy-style bar. Very 1920s decor. Checked it out briefly and they advised the speakeasy was open after the museum closed but you had to know the password, which they provided. Came back with a group later that night, descended the non-descript stairs at the remote side of the building, rang the bell and slit in the door opened asking for the password. The group I was with thought this was cool. They gave us a private room to hang out in since there was 10 of us. If you order an old fashion, you get a glass prepared but with no alcohol, and a book. Inside the fake book, there is a bottle with the alcohol that you pour into your glass. 1920 paintings on the dark paneled walls added to the ambiance. Pretty cool experience with good friends.
And the drink? Benriach - The Smoky Ten and Ardbeg - Wee Beastie.
I'm not sure why these gals need pimps. Aren't they smart enough to sell their wares by themselves?
