Monday night marked the first installment of our US Bartenders Guild Master Series. Marshall Altier, the man behind the cocktails at JBird and countless other projects, kicked us off with some amazing cocktails using his own Baked Apple Bitters. Before he took rein of our tasting bar, he was kind enough to do a little Q&A with us… Continue reading
‘Tis the season for holiday spices and whiskey by a warm fire. We’re getting into the holiday spirit here at Astor and we’ve put together some in-store displays that will point you in the direction of libations that will warm you right up this winter…
Holiday Spice: ‘Tis The Seasoning
For the next three Mondays, Astor Wines & Spirits is teaming up with the New York Chapter of the United States Bartenders’ Guild to showcase seasonal cocktails created by some of New York’s finest bartenders. Since Mondays are typically a bartender’s night off, the Master Series is a chance for your favorite barkeeps to step out from behind their usual bars, join forces with their favorite spirits brands, and make something truly special. Continue reading
The 12 Days of Astor is back! In the coming weeks, we’ll be offering a series of amazing, unprecedented, one-day-only deals. It’s our way of saying “Thanks for shopping at Astor!” There’s one catch. We’ll only be announcing these very special deals through our emails. If you haven’t already, you can sign up for our newsletter right here. It’s the best way to stay in the loop on all of the sales and events happening at Astor Wines & Spirits. How are you celebrating this holiday?
MY KIND OF CHARDONNAY. This is a northern-style white Burgundy with a nice acid backbone and lots of zest which burst in your mouth. It is not overoaked like some of warmer climate wines and therefore it does not have that soft approach people are tired of. When I sip this it makes me want a basic French roasted chicken and a few potatoes and green beans. On the finish it has the beginnings of honey which is an indication that it will be a lot different as it ages but will still be a good food and sipping wine. Drink it now when it is young or let it rest for a few years. - Bill F.
It’s that time of year. Beaujolais Nouveau has made its way to our store and our staff took a little break during their day for our traditional blind tasting. The votes were tallied and the three victorious wines you see above were chosen as staff favorites. Here are the full results: Continue reading
Ever wander into our store unsure of what you’re in the mood for? Next time you visit, take a peek at all of the fun displays around. They’re not only pretty to look at, but we promise they’ll guide your taste buds in the right direction. Here’s a little preview of what’s on display this month.
Looking for some Halloween-themed spirits for tonight’s festivities? We’ve got some spooky libations that will surely creep your guests out like this Crystal Head Vodka pictured above. Continue reading
While they say it’s not good to judge a book by its cover, we admittedly sometimes do, and the same goes for wine bottles. But maybe there’s something to this little visual enticement. After all, I’ve enjoyed quite a few books and bottles that have drawn me in with their elaborate designs or simple typography. With this in mind, our Digital and Design team here at Astor Wines & Spirits has compiled a list of our favorite wine labels for your visual enjoyment. Bonus? They’re all delicious. Have a favorite Astor Wines & Spirits label? Share it below! Continue reading
We’re excited to introduce you to a few new fantastic tequilas that are soon to be hitting the Astor Wines & Spirits shelves. Here’s what our staff is saying about them… Continue reading
