Wicked Willie's Sports Grill

June 14 is recognized as National Bourbon Day! To celebrate, we wanted to learn a little bit more about America's native spirit. So grab your favorite bourbon cocktail and join Lake of the Ozarks' best sports bar and grill as we learn about the history of bourbon.


What Makes A Whiskey A Bourbon

You may have heard the saying that all bourbons are whiskey, but not all whiskey are bourbon. For a whiskey to classify as bourbon, it must be made in the U.S. While it can be made in any state, most bourbons are made in Kentucky. In addition, it must be made of a mix of grains that are comprised of at least 51 percent and no more than 79 percent Indian corn. Malted barley and either rye or wheat are also used in the marking of bourbon in addition to the Indian corn. Some bourbon makers say the limestone spring water in the Kentucky area lends bourbon its distinctive flavor.

The Aging Process

Bourbon must be aged at least two years in a new, charred oak barrel made from American White Oak…

Baseball season is in full swing, and there are plenty of games to watch this weekend. The best place to watch baseball at the Lake of the Ozarks, as well as every other sport, is no other than Wicked Willie's! With 33 televisions and three projection screens, tons of amazing food to enjoy, ice, cold beer and tasty cocktails, why go anywhere else?


1. The Televisions

With 33 TVs and three projection screens, you won't miss any of the action when you choose to come to Wicked Willie's to watch the game. Baseball is in full swing and many of the games overlap, but you don't need to worry about missing a second of the action when you come to Lake of the Ozarks' best sports bar! We can have nearly all the games on with the number of TVs in our bar.

2. The Drinks

The best sports bar at the Lake of the Ozarks has a fully stocked bar. From ice cold beer to specialty cocktails, there is no shortage of delicious drinks at Wicked Willies. We just crafted a new drink menu, so now…

From baseball to UFC fights, it's going to be an exciting month here at Wicked Willie's. We have 33 TVs and 3 projection screens so you won't miss any of the action. The best part about having so many screens is you won't miss any of the games either! Often times, baseball games overlap, but here at Wicked Willie's, you can watch nearly all of them. We've gathered some of the schedules for different sports happening in June so you know when you should head over to Lake of the Ozarks' best sports bar.













There is no better place to watch the game at the Lake of the Ozarks than at Wicked Willie's! With 33 TVs and 3 projection screens, you won't miss any of your favorite team's action. When you catch the game with us, you can also enjoy a menu that is completely unique to the Lake and like nothing you've ever tasted before at a sports grill. Our menu features fresh ingredients and gluten free options.We also have a kids menu featuring all the fav…

Summertime is just around the corner. However, with Memorial Day Weekend and the beautiful weather we've been having this spring, it feels like it's already here. To get into the spirit of the upcoming season, Lake of the Ozarks' best sports bar and grill has added a few new cocktails to our specialty drink menu. Wicked Willie's also has a few of favorites that are also perfect for the summertime.


New Cocktails at Wicked Willie's

Strawberry Margarita
Jose Cuervo Silver Tequila, JDK & Sons O3 Orange Liqueur, mango puree, sweet & sour, and fresh lime. Try this one frozen!

Raspberry Lemon Drop
ABSOLUT Citron, 360 Red Raspberry, JDK & Sons O3 Orange Liqueur and fresh lemon garnished with fresh raspberries.

Sinful Screwdriver
Deep Eddy Orange Vodka, Red Bull Yellow Edition, and a splash or orange juice.

Ozark Mai Tai
Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, mango puree, orange, pineapple and lime juices, grenadine, topped with a Myers' Dark Rum Floater.

Maple Old Fashion
Jim …

Bourbon, Scotch and Whiskey... What is the difference? While this may be common knowledge for some, it's always a nice to have a little refresher. While they may all contain the same basic ingredients, they're all produced differently. Whiskeys come in many forms, and your favorite sports bar at the Lake of the Ozarks is here to help you distinguished between them.

Whiskey
You may see whiskey spelled whisky, why is this? Whiskey is produced in the United States, while whisky is produced in other countries. No matter where it's produced (or how it's spelled, this liquor is made from a fermented grain mash of barley, corn, rye or wheat and aged in charred white oak casks, which gives the distinctive brown color.


Tennesse Whiskey Tennessee Whiskey is a type of corn whiskey made in the state of Tennessee. While it's similar to the distillation practices, aging and flavors to bourbons, Tennessee whiskey distillers use a charcoal filtration process. 
Irish Whisky Irish Whis…

Lake Race is just around the corner and we're getting ready the only way we know how! At Wicked Willie's, we're hosting the Festival of Speed Social on Monday, May 15 to get excited for the big racing event, June 1 - 4. Everyone is welcomed to come out to the best sports grill at the Lake of the Ozarks to learn more about the 2017 Lake Race and enjoy FREE appetizers and drink specials. Learn more about the Festival of Speed Social and some of the Lake Race events below.


Festival of Speed Social Monday, May 15 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Stop by Wicked Willie's on Monday, May 15 for the Festival of Speed Social. Enjoy FREE appetizers and drink specials. Learn all about the events for the 2017 Lake Race. Everyone is welcomed including volunteers, racers, fans and anyone else interested in the Lake Race. It's going to be a WICKED good time! 
Festival of Speed
During Lake Race, the official Festival of Speed will take place on June 1. This is the perfect event for those who have a nee…