Spirits & Cocktails

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    Liqueurs for Winter

    Invigorating modifiers can transform your go-to cocktail into a luxurious warming sipper or a tropical respite from the bleak New York winter. Standalone digestifs might be just what’s missing at the end…

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    U.S. Whiskey Standards

    The excitement around limited releases in the U.S. Whiskey market has only been growing. Now, new styles, like American Single Malt, are making major inroads and joining beloved bottles in what is…

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    White Wines for Winter

    This winter, hunker down with white wine. Stick to favorites like crisp Sancerre and voluptuous Chablis or take a chance on skin-contact Krakhuna or Riesling from some of the oldest vines in…

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    Breakthrough Brandy

    There’s no Armagnac or Cognac mentioned below, but there are still options with history behind them—like calvados made the same way for 6 generations and apple brandy endorsed by George Washington. Inventive…

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    Staff Picks for the Holidays

    Narrow down your selections from our annual gift guide with this advice straight from Astor Wines & Spirits staff.   Foolproof Gifts for Every Host Chianti Colli Senesi “Il Garrulo”, Montenidoli –…

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    Rums for Autumn

    There’s no better time to consider sugar cane spirits for cool-weather drinking. Impressive, collectible limited releases will curb your appetite for bracing pours and there are plenty of rum-based cocktails to enjoy…

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    Buyers’ Picks: Japanese Spirits

    Our head spirits buyer Nima Ansari has been sourcing spirits from Japan for over 9 years. Here are some that he’s particularly excited about—from new wave whisky to yuzu gin.   Kikori…