Bourbon & Burlesque With Holly Madison in Mandalay Bay

Las Vegas has a secret.

Well, Vegas actually has many secrets, but this is a juicy one from the sexy former Playboy playmate Holly Madison. It’s her new venue – 1923 Bourbon & Burlesque – in Mandalay Bay and it is a sensual twist as a modern-day speakeasy.

“I’m very excited to be a part of this new project,” said Madison in an issued release. “We look forward to introducing Las Vegas to glamorous burlesque set inside an intimate 1920s-style speakeasy. “

That’s right, the venue features sexy cabaret vignettes as well as custom barrel-aged whiskey. And when we say whiskey is on the menu, we mean it. There are more bourbon/rye selections to choose from than imaginable including Jim Beam Devil’s Cut, Knob Creek Single Barrel 9 Year, Hudson Baby Bourbon and Eagle Rare Single Barrel.8

If whiskey isn’t your cup of tea though, amazing signature cocktails also grace the menu as well. Try That Strange Rush, which features vodka, Cointreau, lemon juice, blueberry juice and sparkling wine. For a major delicious twist on the night, indulge in a Pisco Sour with lime juice, egg whites, angostura bitters, sugar cube and Kappa Pisco – a Chilean brandy from Muscat grapes. One word: amazing.

While you’re at 1923, visit the secluded VIP room and puff on a hand-rolled cigar from the humidor while you marvel at the authenticity of the decorations. It’s all in the details here with barrels of bourbon, old school brickwork and even a 1920’s automobile adorning the venue. Gorgeous servers dressed to the nines in authentic 1920’s garb also adds to the seductive ambiance of this hidden gem.

You can find 1923 off of the casino floor near The Shoppes’ escalators and House of Blues. Go back in time and get a little naughty, or at least pretend like it's Prohibition.