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A Simple Cocktail for Cinco de Mayo
We’re all about simple cocktails for spring and summer, and this Paloma is a great example. Three ingredients, minimal fuss, and completely refreshing! Check out the video below to hear Astor Center…
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Spirits Geek Spirits We Love
Agave Spirits: Succulent Tequila & Mezcal
Desert hearts Agave is an incredible desert plant with a robust range of species. These succulents are fueled by the rich nectar that grows in the plant’s heart. Agave makes for…
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Booze For Thought Wine Geek Wines We Love
Winning Natural Wines
Natural, Organic & Biodynamic Natural wines are trending right now. But what does it mean to be “natural”? In short, natural wines are made by winemakers dedicated to low-intervention growing and…
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Booze For Thought Regional Spotlight Wines We Love
Fabulous French Wines
Oh Là Là Vive le vin! While there’s no shortage of codified regions and names in this iconic country, there are endless incredible wines that shy away from the limelight. From…
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Regional Spotlight Wine Geek Wines We Love
Good Time for California Wines
Sippin’ on Sunshine California’s diversity of voices and constant reinvention make it one of the most fascinating wine hubs in the world. Although we’re all familiar with the classic Cali Cab…
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Spirits Geek Spirits We Love
Irish Whiskey Forever
Erin go Bragh Ireland’s whiskey scene has picking up steam the past ten years. Just a decade ago, three distilleries were charged with maintaining the range of an iconic drink. Today,…
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Regional Spotlight Wine Geek Wines We Love
Bold, Beautiful & Bright Bordeaux
More Diverse Than You Thought While it’s frequently associated with structured, tannic reds, Bordeaux is also home to incredible white, sparkling, and dessert wines. Break out of the mold with fresh,…
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Sip On This Spirits Geek Spirits We Love
U.S. Whiskeys from East to West
Bourbon, Rye & Malt From New York to Texas to Oregon, American whiskeys are marked by an innovative spirit and a respect for traditions from around the world. Smooth bourbons, spicy…
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Spirits Geek Spirits We Love
Smart Picks for Scotch Sips
Celebrate Robert Burns Day Warm your winter months with a wealth of stellar Scotch whiskies. Read on for picks from our staff as they introduce you to classic bottlings and new…
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tip jarKeeping a bottle for a while? If it’s a wine that means laying it down, but spirits should be stored standing up. Spirits age differently from wines and storing them on their side actually increases chances that they’ll become corked.
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What's in storeCapovilla: Distilling as Art
Gianni Capovilla is a modern master. A revered technician whose infectious personality is legendary, Capovilla infuses his distillates with both precision and soul. His passion for spirits has beckoned him across the…
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upcoming eventsThe Secrets of Natural Wine
Tuesday, April 2 6:30 PM – Click here for tickets! Natural, biodynamic, and organic wines are in the spotlight these days. Join Astor Wines & Spirits President Andy Fisher for a class…
Wine & Cheese: The Basics of Pairing
Monday, April 15 6:30 PM – Click here for tickets! There’s nothing more wonderful than wine. Well, maybe cheese. Okay, maybe wine and cheese together. In this interactive tasting experience, we’ll savor…
In with Gin
Thursday, April 25 6:30 PM – Click here for tickets! Take a walk down memory lane with gin. We’ll enjoy a tasting flight of this iconic spirit and create gin cocktails to…