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The Terroir of Agave
All tequila is mezcal, but not all mezcal is tequila. Both spirits are made from the hearts of agave plants. Tequila hearts are steam-cooked, while mezcal hearts are often roasted in…
Monthly Archives: April 2013
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A New Twist On A Classic Negroni
If you’re like many of us here at Astor Wines & Spirits, you’re fond of the Negroni Cocktail. It’s the perfect balance of the bitterness of Campari, the sweetness of Vermouth, and…
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Savory French Toast Croque Madame
There aren’t many breakfasts as beautiful and satisfying as a Croque Madame, where crispy bread, creamy béchamel, salty ham, sharp cheese and rich egg yolk come together to create a mouthwatering experience….
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Wines We Love
A Peachy Loire White Wine For Summer
It’s been a long time since I’ve tasted a Sauvignon Blanc this good – a stunning achievement in precision, given that 2011 was a much trickier vintage than 2010. Its aromatics open…
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Wines We Love
Five Small Producer French Wines You Should Be Drinking
When I first began learning about wine, the French classics were mandatory: Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne to start. After years of tasting, spitting, swallowing, rejecting, yawning, crying and then finally buying, I’m…
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New & Approved
A Widow Jane Bourbon Astor Exclusive
We’ve loved Widow Jane from the start for all the classic bourbon qualities it delivers. And the fresh, easy-drinking character it gets from the Widow Jane water make it unmistakable. Our single-cask…
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The Bourbon Distilleries Trail
Map by Charlotte Gudmundsson In this day and age, it’s sometimes hard to know where your whiskey comes from. When the only still a brand can claim as its own is in…
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Spirits We Love
The Latest Addition To The Glenmorangie Private Collection
On February 19th, 2013, I went to the Crosby Street Hotel for the New York launch of the latest addition to the Glenmorangie “Private Collection”, the Glenmorangie Ealanta. The whole event was…