Great wine selection and they will order by request. Friendly owners and good prices. Not a huge…read moreselection of hard alcohol, but they have all the basics and will order other types if needed.

I really love this place. It's small, family run, nice selection, good prices and easy to get to…read moreif you are in Schenectady and need to drink. Having grown up in Schenectady I can tell you that yes, you may need to drink while you are there. I'm keeping a star back because Im not totally clear on the parking. There usually is parking outside but the lot is not clear.

This place is awesome! They price match to Empire in Albany, so why bother driving and paying…read moreAlbany sales tax? The selection is adequate and the service is always quick. Stop in for a nice bottle of chilled champagne or check out their bourbon selection...

Come for the prices, leave without purchasing anything when you see the name tag that reads, "Hi,…read moremy name is Sheep," and get tired of listening to them scream about conspiracy theories.

Scotia Wine & Spirits moved to a fresh location in 2018 - a total upgrade in space and display…read morearea. [do you remember in the old building when you felt like you were going to knock over wine on days you were wearing a puffy winter coat? just me?] The prices remain reasonable and the selection is steady, with seasonal offerings and new special flavors when it comes to liquor and a heck-of-a-lot of vino to choose from for a store in a small village like Sco-town. The staff is always happy to help with recommendations, which has especially come in handy for gift giving to those who prefer things I dispise. Gin, I'm looking at you. We, along with so many of our neighbors if you ask our recycling bins, are so grateful this spot remained flexible and open during all the regulations in 2020.

Place looks great, lots of wine to chose from, good prices, good location, clean, locally owned.read more

Don't trust the prices posted under the vodka and whiskeys. I will never buy there again. They have…read morecharged more than the display price. Once they refunded me the difference.the second time the woman clerk told me the bottle of Finlandia vodka was labeled 22.99 but when she rang it up the price rose to 24.99. She claimed that the tax on it brought the price up. I also bought jack Daniels and Pendleton. I did not want to hold the line up but when I got home, I checked. She had charged a sales tax on a 24.9 9 bottle plus the the tax on the other two.

Where are the owners . I haven't seen them in 2 weeks . They were always there. Now she kid works…read morethere . That I've never seen before . Did they sell out .

I am SO STOKED that this place exists. When I visited for the first time, I learned that they…read moreopened the last week of December 2020 and are growing fast thanks to word-of-mouth and social media sharing. The coolers/fridgers arrive next week and they plan to chill ALL THE THINGS so anything you want can be easily consumed moments after arriving home. Not sad that it's an easy detour on my walking commute home from the office: hello, At-Home Happy Hour! I loved finding a combo of very-local CDNY cans + NYC & NE specialitys + a bit more variety from far away spots, too. I am especially impressed by how much cider Scotia Beverage stocks - more than the few other smaller-sized CDNY Beverage Centers I've visited, for sure; notable since they've been open only a few months. I was happy to fill the counter with sour beers to welcome in the warmer weather with a CHEERS! and a smile. Will be eager to visit again after we work our way through these selections.

We went in here for some top shelf tequila. It's very clean and organized inside which makes it…read moreeasy to find what you are looking for. The tequila is located behind the register just in case you don't see it out on the floor. Feeling lucky? Plenty of scratch offs for sale as well. Prices are reasonable with friendly service.

From the owner: Discover unbeatable variety and value this holiday season at Rotterdam Wine & Liquor, your locally…read moreowned neighborhood favorite in the Schenectady area. From hard-to-find bourbons, top-shelf tequilas, smooth vodkas, rich cognacs, refreshing ready-to-drink cocktails, and an exceptional selection of wines, we’ve got something for every taste and every celebration. Enjoy competitive, lower prices without sacrificing quality, and shop local with a team that truly cares. Make your holidays brighter—stop by Rotterdam Wine & Liquor today!

Quick stop here for a bottle of whiskey as a birthday present. They even wrap the bottle for you…read morefree of charge. They take credit also.

They are so helpful, great selection, good conversation, and great prices!!! Support your local…read morebusiness owners, these people support our Rotterdam community in so many ways, ...oh, and the Yankees are always on ;) Lorna

This place has A++ service. I was on the hunt for a specific brand's specific flavor vodka for a…read moregift late this summer, and the owner went out of his way to help me make my gifting dreams a reality. In my procrastination ways, I didn't have time to special order a full sized bottle, and Englebardt's was out of stock - but they did have mini bottles of the vodka available which ended up made a great option for the gift basket we were building. Though he had plenty of unboxed bottles in the front of the store, the owner went into the back to find me an unopened, undamaged box of the minis to make a nice visual impact in the gift. The extra attention to detail went above and beyond for me; I've visited Englebardt's a few times since when picking up bottles for my own stock or hosting gifts, and will continue to visit when shopping in Schenectady in the future.

Great selection, and really knowledgeable staff. it's close to home, and locally owned, so I like…read moreto support small businesses when I can. HOWEVER the older man who wears his hair like the mayor or Whoville that works there is a real jerk. He's rude, accusatory, and told my partner and I that "there's no purpose in being in the store if you do not purchase anything." He's a creep, rude, and very suspect of anyone who shops there. Every other staff member had been so kind and helpful. This review is targeted towards that rude man who works there. Sir. Just retire already.

I've always been happy with the selection of beer here and their recommendations. The cashiers…read morehave always been helpful but also let me browse. I also don't feel that there is any comparison within a 30min drive.

This is the only beer store that I have ever frequented that leaves their doors open on very hot…read moredays because the do not air condition their store. If you are any sort of beer aficionado, this is not the place for you. I have walked in there when the temperature was over 90 degrees. Horrible for the beer and the employees.