Spirits We Love
Gin is In this Summer
Gin is the Spirit You’ll Be Reaching for this Summer Gin certainly has a long and winding history—its storied past is marked with world-famous pre- and post-Prohibition cocktails. And summer in,…
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Spirits We Love
Refresh Yourself with Gin and Tonic
Summer’s Best Gin and Tonic Recipes Nothing takes the edge off of the mid-summer heat like a crisp, refreshing gin and tonic. Check out our original recipes created by our staff members Laura…
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Meet The Maker
Meet The Maker: Aelxandre Gabriel of Pierre Ferrand
Alexandre Gabriel is the head distiller of Pierre Ferrand Cognac and the main man behind Plantation Rums and Citadelle Gin. We were lucky enough to get a chance to speak with him…
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Seen In The Times
In Praise of American Craft Distillers
Not long ago, it was software that mattered, not craft spirits. Just ask distiller Michael Vachon, who once worked for a tech start-up in London and who, after a visit to South…
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Spirits We Love
Fourth of July Staff Picks: Our Favorite American Spirits
Let us get you in the spirit of the Fourth of July with some of our best and brightest spirit staff picks (see what we did there?). These sippers are sure to…
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Spirits We Love
Drink Like a VIP: Astor Exclusive Cask Selections
Here at Astor Wines & Spirits, we actively seek out the opportunity to work with select producers in order to bring Exclusive Cask Selections to our customers. The selections brought in by…
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New & Approved
Mezcal Meets Gin: A One Of A Kind Spirit
Pierde Almas produces gourmet, artisanal, small-batch mezcals from naturally fermented agave. They are known not only for their superior products, but also for their social, cultural, and environmental awareness; from fair pay…
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Meet The Maker
Meet The Maker: Todd Hardie of Barr Hill
Recently, the lovely folks behind Caledonia Spirits joined us at Astor Center for a tasting of their full line of incredible Barr Hill spirits. We sat down with founder and beekeeper, Todd…