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The Green Triangle
Recently, Michael Neff of Ward III and The Rum House took over the Astor tasting bar and mixed up a truly unique cocktail with the long awaited Charbay “S” Hop Flavored Whiskey….
Spirits & Cocktails
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New & Approved
The Latest From The Innovative Industry City Distillery
Batch #3 is Industry City Distillery’s next step towards vodka perfection. The folks at this Brooklyn upstart have kept their word since the release of Batch #2 to use customer feedback and…
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Spirits Geek
Demystifying Distilled Craft Beer
The Celtic people of Ireland and Scotland have been distilling beer into whisky for centuries, but the quality of the beer used for distillation is very different from the beer we drink…
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Spirits We Love
Gift Guide: What To Give The Whisk(e)y Lover
Something a little bit special for the Holiday season, Sir/Madam? The holidays are fast approaching and I am finding myself having more and more conversations with customers looking for something a bit…
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New & Approved
A One Of A Kind Tequila
The arrival of one of the best tequilas out there could not have been timed any better. This week we saw the defeat of NOM 186, a proposal that sought to brand…
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New & Approved
New Unique Rums From Madagascar
It is easy to understand a wine based on the terroir of the region from which it comes. It is more difficult to apply the word “terroir” to distilled spirits. Barley for…
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New & Approved
Astor Exclusive: Willett 18 yr. Single Barrel Selection
Finding special reserves of very old Bourbon is like finding the Holy Grail of American spirits – or any category of spirits, for that matter. Just ask anyone who has been searching…
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Meet The Maker
The Charming Darek Bell of Corsair
Seven of the most innovative craft distillers in the country recently gathered at Astor Center to showcase their unique products. We sat down with the charming Darek Bell, Co-Founder of Corsair, to learn a…
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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…