"My wife and I visited here a few years ago and really enjoyed the Independent Ice company. We came back this week and it was even better than the first time. The staff is exceptional, truly knowledgeable, and they make you feel like family when you’re there. The selection of whiskey is absolutely amazing and the knowledge they have about each whiskey is also incredible. The food is excellent also. All the way around, an amazing experience. This business will always be a favorite of ours."

"Outstanding! Went for the Bourbon Whiskey Selection (5 pages!). Tried a flight and the bar person brought the flight and each bottle on the flight and walked us through each Bourbon. Same with the singles! Then we snacked our way through our visit with some of the best home-made pimento cheese and crackers and charcuterie. Topped the exquisite visit with their Bread Pudding."

"We arrived late in Portland and were looking for a nightcap. Happened on this place and we were so glad we walked in. Fantastic drinks, I had the smoky Manhattan, but all our drinks were perfection. Wonderful and attentive service, our waiter was amazing. Great atmosphere. Very sophisticated, no rowdy crowd. This looks to be one of the few nice places that is open past 10 pm on a Sunday. Would come back here anytime! We didn't eat anything here as we had gotten food earlier on the road, so I can't comment on the food."

"Browsing the cobblestone alley before setting our sights on this place. At first it was because their outdoor seating looked inviting, but later it was because their simple menu seemed perfect for a drink & a snack. We were the first customers to be seated outdoors, as they were just opening up at 4pm. It quickly filled up soon after. The waiter was super attentive and friendly, informative too as he was telling us the exact farm from where they sourced the honey. The twisted mule was strong but firm (if that's even the right word to describe a drink?). Husband quickly got to his happy place. The board was fantastic. The honey and cheese and grapes and bread combination surprisingly worked really well. And they gave you fat chunks of it too... to remind you to gobble up the finer things in life. Definitely give this place a try if you are looking for a well made drink."

"Remember that line from Coleridge's "Rime of the Ancient Mariner": "Water, water, every where, Nor any drop to drink"? Well, Independent Ice is totally the same, but it's bourbon and whiskey everywhere and you actually can drink it. Not all at once, obvs, because your liver would want to shoot you with a crossbow as if you were a tipsy albatross. You get the idea, though. They've got a lot of bourbon. Go for a Mainer flight. The staff is super friendly and knows what's what from whiskey. Small plates available."