Staff Pick Whisky for the Holidays
Shop famed Scotch, rare Japanese releases, and single barrel bourbon to warm up the end of your year.
New Riff Astor Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey $59.96
New Riff is not the same old riff, every barrel we get of this classic style Kentucky bourbon reveals more layers that open up when you sit down to savor it. The aromas are sweet and inviting and the finish lingers like a perfect song with a classic riff. – Josh Mizrahi, Sales Manager
Glenlivet French Oak 15 Yr. Scotch $20.96
Glenlivet Scotch is known for delicate notes and this product is no exception, but the aging time and the new oak used create complexity and a full range of flavors. It’s an ideal drink for someone searching for a super smooth finish. Easy to drink and playful! – Andrea Fraccari, Astor Wines & Sales Consultant
Stauning Smoke Danish Single Malt Whisky $36.96
A true study of terroir, Stauning Whisky is located on the far western coast of Denmark, and every ingredient is sourced within 3 km of the distillery. Not only is this whisky a true taste of Denmark, it is a taste of the way whisky used to (and should) be made. – Alex Malecki, Sales Manager
Yellow Spot Pot Still Irish Whiskey $149.96
Lovers of decadent whiskies take note: a more indulgent spirit might be tough to find. This rich whiskey provides notes of peach, nectarine and honey on the nose. These aromas carry through on the palate along with a creamy texture, gentle spices, and an ever-so-slight tropical finish. – Bambi Ray
Takamine 8yr Koji Japanese Whisky $99.99
Dr. Jokichi Takamine first applied Koji to American Whiskey in the 1890s. What is Koji, you might ask? Well, to be blunt it’s a mold. The same mold that makes your favorite miso or your favorite brand of soy sauce. This whiskey uses 40 percent Koji-fermented barley. On the nose, this whiskey shows jasmine and lemon verbena with hints of butterscotch. On the palate, it’s full of citrus peel, vanilla, and pink peppercorns. – Matt Goodyear, Astor Wines & Spirits Consultant