Spirits Geek
Dan’s Favorite Whiskies For St. Patrick’s Day
All Irish spirits are 10% off on St. Patrick’s Day! The Scots have a saying about whisky: “The Irish invented it, but the Scottish perfected it.” Based on the success the Scottish…
Spirits & Cocktails
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New & Approved
Astor Exclusive: Glenfarclas Family Cask 2001
Glenfarclas Family Cask 2001 I’m going to try not to sound like a salesperson here, but I have honestly never tried a bad whisky from Glenfarclas. So you can imagine the…
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Our Favorite Chocolate Cocktails For Valentine’s Day (Or Any Day)
Recently, Divine Chocolate and Astor Center collaborated on a few cocktails that will satisfy your sweet tooth. Leave that box of chocolates behind this Valentine’s Day and whip up one of these. Chocolate…
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Spirits We Love
Express Yourself: American Craft Whiskey
Don’t miss the big American Whiskey Sale at Astor on February 14th! (Sale prices valid only while current supplies last. No additional discounts. Items already on sale will remain at their original sale prices.)…
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Spirits Geek
Demystifying Japanese Whisky
Japan has a strong history of alcoholic beverage production with written references to saké as early as the 8th century. Upon the arrival of distillation in Japan, Shochu was born sometime in…
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Spirits We Love
No Beer, No Fear: An Incomplete Guide to “Approachable” Single Malts
Before a recent trip to see my folks, my dad asked me to bring home several bottles of single malt that he could keep as “house” scotches. Two criteria: inexpensive and little…
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New & Approved
A Rum Grows In Brooklyn
Made from domestic molasses and citing some extraordinary NYC history, Owney’s Rum is a dynamic new edition to the craft spirits scene. Bridget Firtle has cashed in everything in order to pursue…
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Invierno (Winter) Old Fashioned
Blanco Tequila is not often seen as a spirit for cold weather. However, with a few simple modifiers, courtesy of jet-setting bartender Marshall Altier, it can work great in an Old Fashioned…
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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…