Spirits We Love
A Heavenly Dram
We thought Lincoln Henderson and crew were a little fanatical about how small they insisted their small-batch Bourbon be, but when we got the opportunity to create our own small-batch blend from…
Spirits & Cocktails
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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…
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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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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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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…
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Drink Local: Red Hook’s Van Brunt Stillhouse
Begun in January 2012, Van Brunt Stillhouse, located in Red Hook, Brooklyn, is an up-and-coming distillery to keep your eye on. Like many of their neighbors in New York, the folks at…
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Spirits We Love
A Guide To The Spirits of France
Head straight to the sale, or check out some of our favorites: In many ways French culture sets the tone for many of the everyday pleasures we enjoy across the world. With…
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New + ApprovedMezcal 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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Spirits We LoveStaff Pick Brandy
Chateau de Montifaud VS Petite Champagne Cognac $37.96 I’m constantly on the lookout for good-value: under-the-radar bottles that offer great quality without requiring you to drop a lot of $$. When one…
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Recipe CardCocktail of the Month – March, 2025
DUBLINER There are a million variations of a Manhattan, but the Dubliner, as the name would suggest, puts an Irish, citrusy spin the classic cocktail. Irish whiskey is the base here instead…