Bartender Speed Rail Cost Calculator

Enter the number of speed rail bottles, average bottle cost, pours per bottle, and daily pour volume to estimate your speed rail's stocking cost and per-pour cost.

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About this calculator

Estimate the total cost of stocking your bar's speed rail with well liquors and mixers based on bottle prices and pour counts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a speed rail?

The speed rail is the well of house-brand liquors bartenders reach for first when a customer doesn't specify a brand, typically stocked with the most-used spirits.

How many pours come from one bottle?

A standard 750ml bottle yields about 16-17 pours at a 1.5 oz pour size, though this varies by pour policy.

How can I lower speed rail costs?

Negotiate volume discounts with distributors, monitor pour sizes with jiggers or metered pourers, and track waste to reduce overpouring.