Brandy Library

7.8/10

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Come for the spirits list, which people call one of the most impressive anywhere. Tell the staff a category and a price range and they'll build you a flight or a blind tasting. The gougère is the thing to eat while you drink. Pours are expensive, though regulars say the pricing is fair for what's in the bottles.

25 N Moore St Frnt 1, New YorkChinatown / Tribeca, ManhattanGoogle Maps

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  • in:Good Bourbon Bars?3 pts
    replying to u/MirthMannor: Brandy Library has a massive three ring binder of brown liquors. They had Pappy last time i was there(pre covid) but suggested that i try something else that would be better.

    “They know their shit there, and in spite of the eye watering prices, they’re not pretentious at all. And their tastings are often free and wonderful.”

    H3

  • in:Hello! Looking for an elevated cocktail bar near Au Cheval2 pts
    replying to u/thansal: I've never actually looked at their cocktail menu, only ever dorked out over the spirits lists. There's some pretty wild ideas in the reserve list. As was pointed out, reservations, nice tables and chairs, lovely space that matches the vibe of Au Chevel (well, same idea, but a couple steps up), and if you're at all interested in spirits they have one of the most impressive lists out there (though if you're a dork about rum, check out Paradise Lost, their rum list is really awesome).

    “One of my fave cocktails is the Tijuana one with pineapple, chili and cilantro. It’s perfectly acidic, spicy and refreshing.”

    H3

  • in:Places for Hibiki 21yr or 30yr?1 pts
    replying to u/LadyBeard27: Yeah, unfortunately these are not the ones that are as difficult to find (although he still might be interested in trying the anniversary bottle). However, this place looks awesome and I'm adding it to my list for when we're in town. Thank you!

    “I ADORE Brandy Library. It's such a fun place to discover something new.”

    H3

  • in:Places for Hibiki 21yr or 30yr?7 pts

    “[Brandy Library](https://www.brandylibrary.com/) is generally my suggestion for less painful pours from rare/expensive bottles”

    H2

  • in:Annual guys dinners at Keens. Thinking about changing it up.6 pts
    replying to u/thansal: If any of you are spirit nerds, or want to be spirit nerds, Brandy Library is a good option for this type of thing, but really just for the drinking side (I mean, they make lovely Gougères, but that's not really the reason to go). They do have cigars, but only for smoking outside, not awesome if it's this time of the year. They take (encourage) reservations. The standout thing is that they do flights of spirits, including some particularly rare bottles at shockingly reasonable prices.

    “Brandy library is fantastic and I feel very underrated”

    H2

  • in:Places for Hibiki 21yr or 30yr?5 pts
    replying to u/LadyBeard27: Yeah, unfortunately these are not the ones that are as difficult to find (although he still might be interested in trying the anniversary bottle). However, this place looks awesome and I'm adding it to my list for when we're in town. Thank you!

    “Brandy Library is a wonder if you want to explore spirits, they do flights of all sorts of interesting things in a really lovely environment.”

    H2

  • in:Bourbon Bars in NYC4 pts
    replying to u/__devilsangel: I checked their website and the options and they do have interesting bourbons like balcones, dark art etc. The prices for those seem reasonable for sure. Thanks for the recommendation.

    “Yeah, I actually think they're pretty decently priced, the staff are great, and the seating is luxurious. It's definitely my favorite in the city”

    H2

  • in:Best Whiskey spots!1 pts

    “Clearly they have a world class selection but that room and vibe are kinda weird.”

    H2

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