Whisky & Wine Off 69

I wouldn’t be able to think of a complaint about this place if I tried. I’d rank them right up there with Ambassador and City Wine, my 2 favorite local wine stores.
The selection here is unique. There’s nothing more annoying than the run-​of-​the-​mill wine/​liquor store that only carries the brands I avoid (i.e., Yellow Tail, Naked, Skinny Girl).
In addition to the variety of wines here that I have only seen in a few other stores, the prices are very, very low, especially for this part of Manhattan! This store is my go-​to when I’m in the mood for an affordable, high-​quality Chenin Blanc or Gruner-​Veltliner! Here, you can get 2 bottles of good wine for under $ 25 after tax.
As always, I have to throw in my 2 cents about the customer service. I’m always greeted by a friendly bunch, and they are always able to point me in the right direction when I want to try something new and ask for a suggestion. They do have wine tastings (I believe on Fridays and/​or Saturdays between 7 and 9 PM, but don’t quote me), and they also have free delivery!
If you’re like me, and your goal is to find wine stores that have an affordable, solid inventory and a welcoming, knowledgeable staff, you should check this store out!

Went to buy some wine as a gift. The male store clerk was very helpful and polite. He dropped off the wine at the cashier, as I waited in line to pay. Now the reason I rated 2 stars is the cashier, some girl skipped me in line dropped off her bottle to pay, then the cashier grabs my bottle and groups it up with the girls bottle, almost as I was invisible. Then she keeps confusing whos bottle was whos. There was only me and this girl waiting. Then she proceeded to ring up the girls bottle, granted, the girl apologized for skipping me in line but proceeded to pay ahead of me. Overall a good experience up until going up to the cashier.

I bought a bottle in-​store and took it home. Opened it and it had gone way bad.
I called and they offered a delivery exchange right away. Replacement bottle was in my hand in just about ten minutes!
Incredible customer service on top of an amazing selection and great prices!

This is my favorite wine and spirits store in the city. The staff is always welcoming and friendly. The selection is unique. lots of small batch distillers and local selections. The Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night tastings (and sometimes seminars) make it even more fun.
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I love going to this wine /​liquor store. They have a great range and selection of wines in all different price levels. The employees are always offering to help you make a selection, but I’ve always been happy with every wine that I’ve brought home from this place. The store and employees are so welcoming, not snooty. They also give my dog a treat every time I bring her in, so she likes it too :)

This is an amazing wine and spirits store off of 69^th and 2^nd Avenue in UES.
I popped by because they were engaging in a complimentary wine and whiskey tasting after grabbing dinner down the street. I had a chance to taste (and later purchased) a fantastic bottle of rose, and Widow Jane was also sampling some of their boutique bourbons as well. WJ sells for upwards of $ 134/​bottle so it was pretty impressive getting a chance to do a complimentary flight… though it was a little out of my price range.
As for the rest of their inventory, it’s carefully curated and has a ton of great products you don’t always see in other wine and spirits stores. Things like Zu Buffalo Grass Vodka, Hangar 1 Chipotle vodka, Hop Head Vodka from Anchor Steam, and much, much more. I know I just rattled off a bunch of vodka but rest assured you’ll find everything from whiskey to cordials to sparkling wines amongst their powerhouse of options.
Best of all, the prices were very reasonable. If you’re the home bartender type, I highly recommend you pop by if you’re in the ‘hood.

AMAZING selection! Really friendly staff! Lots of local liquors and wines! AND regular tastings! I was definitely impressed and might just open up a little room in my budget for good liquor!

Amazing new Spirit and Wine shop in Manhattan, specializing in local high end crafted imbibables and everything one would need for a well-​stocked home bar.
Keep your eyes peeling for the Thursday/​Friday/​Saturday Tastings. Past events have included Hochstadter’s Slow & Low Rock & Rye, Clos Amador Cava Reserva, Prohibition Distillery «Bootlegger 21» New York Vodka, Bittermens Spirits, Amère Nouvelle, Citron Sauvage, Amère Sauvage, New Orleans Coffee Liqueur, Commonwealth Tonic Liqueur, Graham’s Fine Tawny Port and Fine Ruby Port, Lan Rioja Crianza, Viña Broco Mencia, Chilean Public House Box Wine Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon, and Bedell Anniversary Merlot.
Once or twice a month, they host a fun guest Mixologist for Mixology Monday. These gratis classes run from 7 to 9 p.m. and include how to’s for cocktail classics and tips on home bar techniques. Like their FB page and get set up for Notifications so you’ll know what days/​times upcoming additional free weekly tastings are scheduled.
I’m in the midst of a post-​Holiday slim down, sworn off from partaking in liquid fun and games until I’m back in my favorite jeans, so drink up my share while you can.