Wine and other Libations
"There are only two real ways to get ahead today - sell liquor or drink it." - W.C. Fields
Wine and other Libations
"There are only two real ways to get ahead today - sell liquor or drink it." - W.C. Fields
Wine
"Remember gentlemen, it's not just France we are fighting for, it's Champagne!" -Winston Churchill
Wine
"Remember gentlemen, it's not just France we are fighting for, it's Champagne!" -Winston Churchill
WINE SPECTATOR AWARD OF EXCELLENCE again!
J. Ford's Black Angus is the proud recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for the 9th year in a row. We are very excited about wine and are constantly discovering new labels to bring to our customers every chance we get.
ROSé
La Jolie Fleur Rose, (Cotes du Provence, France)
Gran Moraine Brut Rose, n/v (Willamette Valley, Oregon)
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Te Pa, 2022 (Marlborough, New Zealand)
Mantanza Creek, 2022 (Sonoma, California)
Craggy Range Te Muna, 2023 (Hawk’s Bay, New Zealand)
Laporte Le Rochoy Sancerre (Loire Valley, France)
Domaine Cherrier Sancerre (Loire Valley, France)
RIESLING
Frost Bitten Ice Riesling, n/v (Yakima Valley, Washington) .375L
St. Gabriel Riesling Spatlese (Mosel, Germany)
Fritz Haag Trocken Riesling, 2023 (Mosel, Germany)
Interesting whites…
Muralhas De Moncao Vinho Verde, (Minho, Portugal)
Vino Robles Viogneir, 2021 (Paso Robles, California)
Paco & Lola Albarino (Rias Baixas, Spain)
Bollini Pinto Grigio (Trentino, Italy)
Ferreiro DO Albarino, 2023 (Rias Baixas, Spain)
Ferentano Cotarella, 2018 (Lazio, Italy)
Santo Assyrtiko, 2024 (Santorini, Greece)
CHARDONNAY
Post & Beam by Far Niente, 2021 (Napa Valley, California)
Revelry Chardonnay, (Columbia Valley, Washington)
Chateau Saint Michelle Canoe Ridge, 2020 (Horse Haven, Washington)
Copain Tous Ensemble Chardonnay (Sonoma, California)
Joseph Drouhin Macon-Lugy Les Crays, 2021 (Burgundy, France)
Amelia, 2021 (Valle Del Limari, Chile)
Trefethen “Estate Grown” (Napa Valley, California)
RED ZINFANDEL
Hartford “Old Vine” Zinfandel, 2023 (Russian River Valley, California)
Grgich Hills Estate Zinfandel (Napa Valley, California)
Ridge Zinfandel, 2022 (Paso Robles, California)
MERLOT
Stags’ Leap Merlot, 2022 (Napa Valley, California)
Rombauer Vineyards Merlot, 2016 (Napa Valley, California)
Plumpjack Merlot, (Napa Valley, California)
SHIRAZ & SYRAH
Papillon “a Leonie et Lucie” (Crozes-Hermitage)
Molly Dooker "Blue Eyed Boy" Shiraz, (McLaren Vale, Australia)
MALBEC
Marques de Casa Choncha Carmenere, 2022 (Concha Y Toro, Chili)
Piattelli Grand Reserve Malbec, 2020 (Valle De Uco, Argentina)
Luca “Old Vine” Malbec, 2021 (Valle de Uco, Argentina)
Zuccardi Concreto Malbec, 2021 (Valle de Uco, Argentina)
SPANISH Red
Bdega Volver Paso a Paso, 2021 (La Mancha, Spain)
Locations by David Phinney E5, N/V (Spain)
Portia Roble Tempranillo, 2020 (Ribera del Duero, Spain)
Lopez de Haro Grand Reserva Tempranillo, 2014 (Rioja, Spain)
Alvaro Palacios Camins del Priorat, (Priorat, Spain)
Hacienda Arizano, 2019 (Navarre, Spain)
Termes Numanthia, Tinta de Toro, 2016 (Zamora, Spain)
Macan Clasico (Rioja, Spain)
Numanthia, Tinta de Toro (Castilla Y Leon, Spain)
FRENCH RED
Bellenos Heritage Red Blend, 2020 (Burgundy, France)
Locations by David Phinney F5, N/V (France)
Papillon a “a Leonie et Lucie”, (Crozes-Hermetage, France)
Orin Swift Dept 66 Grenach, (Maury, France)
Domaine Tempier (Bandol, France)
Chateau Greysac, 2018 (Medoc, France)
ITALIAN RED
Pausso “ El Sartu” Nebbiolo, 2023 (Piedmont, Italy)
Beni Di Batasiolo Barolo (Piedmont, Italy)
Ellena Giuseppe Barolo, (Peidmont, Italy)
R. Ratti “Marcenasco” Barolo. 2021 (Piedmont, Italy)
“We are delighted to be awarded this designation for the 11th year in a row. I, along with my staff, are constantly learning about wine, discovering unique wines through our monthly wine pairing dinners. To find out the dates, visit the ‘News, Important Dates’ tab on this website.
It’s an honor to serve our guests unique wines from around the world.
”
SPARKLING & CHAMPAGNE
Chandon Brut Sparkling Wine, n/v (Napa Valley, California) .187L
Benvolio Brut Prosecco DOG, n/v (Veneto, Italy) .187L
Kendall Jackson Vinter’s Reserve Brut, n/v (Napa Valley, California)
Louis de Grenelle Rose Brut, n/v (Samur, France)
Argyle Blanc de Blanc, 2019 (Willamette Valley, Oregon)
Krone Brut Rose, 2022 (Stellenbosch, South Africa)
PINOT NOIR
La Crema Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley, Oregon)
Stoller Estate Dundee Hills, 2022 (Willamette Valley, Oregon)
Ex Post Facto, 2024 (Sta. Rita, California)
Raen “Royal St. Robert”, 2023 (Sonoma Coast, California)
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Gravel Bar (Columbia Valley, Washington)
Broken Earth CV Cabernet Sauvignon, 2021 (Paso Robles, California)
King Estate “The Solider”, 2019 (Columbia Valley, Washington)
Bonanza “The Vinekeeper” by Caymus, 2023 (Columbia Valley, Washington)
Lapostolle “Cuvee Alexandre” 2022 (Apalta Valley, Chile)
Grgrich Cabernet Sauvigon 2020, (Napa Valley, California)
Buehler Estate (Napa Valley, California)
Whitehall Lane, (Napa Valley, California)
Markham 2021 (Napa Valley, California)
Clos du Val, 2022 (Napa Valley, California)
Hickinbotham “Truman”, 2019 (McLaren Vale, Australia)
Frog’s Leap Rutherford, 2019 (Napa Valley, California)
Beringer Private Reserve, 2018 (Napa Valley, California)
Caymus Vineyards Napa Valley, 2020 (Rutherford, California)
Stonestreet “Rockfall Vineyard”, 2016 (Alexander Valley, California)
NEW WORLD BLENDS
Arrowood, Blend, 2013 (Sonoma, California)
Orin Swift Machete, Blend, (Napa Valley, California)
J. Lohr Cuvee “Pau”, 2022 (Paso Robles, California)
Prisoner, Blend, (Napa Valley, California)
Charles Krug "Generations" Meritage, (Napa Valley, California)
Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz, (Southern Australia)
Justin “Savant”, 2021 (Paso Robles, California)
Matanzas Creek “Journey”, 2014 (Sonoma, California)
LARGER REDS
N/A
*Vintage, Price, and Availability of all wines are subject to change without notice.*
*Boldfaced items denote wines sold by the glass as well as bottles.*
Scotch
"I should never have switched from scotch to martinis." - Humphrey Bogart
Scotch
"I should never have switched from scotch to martinis." - Humphrey Bogart
OUR SINGLE MALT SCOTCH
Glenmorangie Nectar d'or 12yr
Caol Ila 12yr
Glenfiddich 12yr
Glenfiddich 14yr
Glenfiddich 15yr
Glenlivet 12 yr
Balvenie, Doublewood 12 yr
Laphroaig 10yr
Macallan 12 yr
Dalwhinnie
Lagavulin 8yr
Lagavulin 16 yr
OUR BLENDED SCOTCH
Johnnie Walker Blue
Johnnie Walker Black
Johnnie Walker Red
Johnnie Walker Double Black
Chivas
Dewars
J&B
Bourbon & Whiskey
"Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough." - Mark Twain
Bourbon & Whiskey
"Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough." - Mark Twain
OUR BOURBON and Whiskey
2XO French Oak
2OX American Oak
Amador Small Batch
Amador Rye
Angel's Envy (Rye)
Barton 1792
Basil Hayden's
Blue Run
Buffalo Trace
Bulleit (Rye)
Canadian Club
Crown Royal (Rye)
Elijah Craig Single Barrel
Elijah Craig Rye
Evan Williams
Four Roses (Small Batch, Single Barrel)
Frey Ranch
Heaven Hill Bottled in Bond
High West Double Rye
Jack Daniels
Jameson
Jefferson Ocean Aged
Knob Creek
Maker’s Mark
Michter’s (Small Batch, Single Barrel Rye, Unblended American)
Old Forester
Rare Saint (Rye, Wheated)
Stonestreet
Woodford Reserve
Gin
"I don't know what reception I'm at, but for God's sake give me a gin and tonic." - Denis Thatcher
Gin
"I don't know what reception I'm at, but for God's sake give me a gin and tonic." - Denis Thatcher
OUR GIN
Hendrick's
Tanqueray
Tanqueray 10
Beefeater
Bombay Sapphire
Gordons
Empress
North Shore
Cordials, Port, and Cognac
"Alcohol may be man's worst enemy, but the bible says love your enemy." - Frank Sinatra
Cordials, Port, and Cognac
"Alcohol may be man's worst enemy, but the bible says love your enemy." - Frank Sinatra
OUR CORDIALS
Chambord
Di Saronno
Frangelico
Sambuca
Cointreau
Grand Marnier
Kahlua
Bailey's
Drambuie
B&B
OUR PORT & COGNAC
Taylor Fladgate Ruby
Cockburns 20 year Tawny
Hennessy VSOP Cognac
Nicolas Sauternes
Ciroc VS Brandy
Specialty Martinis
"Martinis are the only American invention as perfect as a sonnet." - H.L. Mencken
Specialty Martinis
"Martinis are the only American invention as perfect as a sonnet." - H.L. Mencken
OUR SPECIALTY MARTINIS
Pomegranate Martini
Real pomegranate juice ignites this delicious and exotic fruit martini. it's good for you right?
French Pear Martini
This is a unique martini made of absolut pear vodka and mixed with a special st. germain liquor.
French Martini
It's a sophisticated indulgence: a sweet and fruity combination of vodka, pineapple, and chambord.
Sidecar
It's a popular classic! Made with brandy, cointreau, and a touch of sweetness.
Lemon Drop
A tart and sweet combination of ketel citron, triple sec, and a sugar rim that finishes off the perfect balance of flavors.
Chocolate Martini
An appetizer or dessert! We take absolut vanilla and add white and dark godiva chocolate liquor, cream, and a little extra chocolate in the glass to satisfy the die-hard chocolate lover.
Coffee Martini
A great after dinner drink for the coffee lover that wants a little more than cream in their coffee.
Nuts & Berries
A decadent combination of frangelico, chambord, and bailey's irish cream.
Violet Sunrise
This is a unique foral martini made of empress gin, st. germaine, and fresh lemon.
Beer
"Good people drink good beer." - Hunter S. Thompson
Beer
"Good people drink good beer." - Hunter S. Thompson
OUR DRAFT BEERS
Spaten Lager
Stella Artois
CenterPoint Black Porter
Magners Pear Cider
Goose Island IPA
Mango Cart Wheat
OUR BOTTLED BEERS
Bells Two Hearted
Budweiser
Bud Light
Miller Light
Coors Light
Michelob Ultra
Samuel Adams Boston Lager
Heineken
Corona
Guinness
Modelo Especial
Stella NA
The legend of stiffy green
The legend of stiffy green
Stiffy’s Bar
John g. heinl
John G. Heinl built the building J. Ford’s Black Angus is located in 1902 for his son Fredrick, to continue family flower business. The building has changed hands 5 times and has always housed a florist up until J. Ford’s Black Angus moved their location on 3rd street to this location.
There are two legends that surround the stone figure from John G. Heinl’s mausoleum in Highland Cemetery in Terre Haute. The first, and most interesting, is that Stiffy Green (pictured above) was the beloved pet of John G. Heinl up until his passing in 1920. The second is that it has always been a stature and adorned his family home’s front porch.
The first legend is that the dog was John’s beloved pet who followed him everywhere. Upon Mr. Heinl’s passing, the dog would spend all his time at his mausoleum morning his death. Eventually Stiffy died of a broken heart so the family had him made into a statue and gave him green eyes. (the nick name “Stiffy Green”) Late at night it is said you could see Mr. Heinl and his beloved dog walking together at Highland Cemetery. Some say you could even hear him bark.
The second legend is that the statue was a wedding gift from Eugene V. Debs. John’s wife Marie, was the sister to Eugene’s wife.
Either way up until being removed from the mausoleum and put in the Vigo County Historical Museum in 1983, it was an exciting attraction at Highland Cemetery…especially at night.
We’ve honored the connection to this building, and we are scared of ghosts, by naming our bar after the famous English Bulldog.
Specialty Cocktails
Specialty Cocktails
Specialty cocktails
Our Creations
J. Ford’s Old Fashioned
Featuring Evan Williams Black Label
Maple Old Fashioned
Featuring Knob Creek 9 yr and Local Maple Syrup
Prickly Pear Old Fashion
Featuring Rare Saint Rye
J. Ford’s “Kentucky Orange”
Featuring Evan Williams Black Label
J.Fords Cold Brew
Java House Cold Brew, Buffalo Trace, Bourben Cream, and Frangelico
Last Word
Empress Gin, Green Chartreuse, Luardo, Fresh Lime
Strawberry Rose Spritz
French Rose, Strawberry puree, soda
Paper Plane
Evan Williams Black Label, Aperol, Amaro, Fresh Lemon
Dessert Bird
Don Julio Anejo, Campari, Pineapple Juice, Lime
PALOMA
Don Julion Blanco, Grapefruit Juice, Fresh Lime
Prickly Pear Margarita
1800 Tequila, Prickly Pear Syrup, Fresh Lime
J.Fords ‘Mocktail’
Grapefruit Juice, Pomegrante, Strawberry