I considered this liquor store to be out of my way - compared to some others I frequent - except…read morefor when I occasionally go to the nearby Trader Joe's. Since I was shopping there today, I figured it was time to visit... I won't be using that "out of my way" line any longer. For me, this store compares favorably to one I frequented when I lived in Dutchess County, Viscount. The whiskey selection is extensive, and they let you know that with the running total on the wall. I saw some harder-to-find bottles, but at the same time, two of my regular go-to bottles were absent. There's certainly enough other options. I really like the organization of the liquors as well. Everything was easy to find. Similar to the whiskey, the wine selection is also impressive, including the New York wines in their own area. Though once again they didn't always have specific ones I like but enough other options to satisfy me. The card was easy to get. They scanned my driver's license, I completed and signed a sheet (note that there is an option to select or not whether to receive e-mail notifications), and a minute later, I had my card, plus some unexpected discounts on the bottles I purchased today. This is definitely another liquor store to consider if you are looking for a variety of bottles at one time.

Service was great and the ambiance is solid. This store is massive with every kind of spirit or…read morewine you could want. I came here for the bourbon and barrel picks they are rumored to have. Well, I am here to tell you, the rumors are true! They have a ton of barrel picks. I grabbed the Green River barrel pick and the 1792 full proof barrel pick. I tried the Green River. Woah, it's delicious. It comes in at 132 proof but it drinks much lower and has all the complexities you look for in a great sipper bourbon. Worth the trip! Will return for more barrel picks and that Green River pick!!

An incredible disappointment. The location is great: nice strip mall, ample convenient parking…read more Easy in and out. The physical store is lovely: clean, well lighted, great shelving. The Inventory is severely limited. Examples: only four French white burgundies (e.g. Chablis; aka Chardonnay.) All mediocre: no Macon, no Puilly Fuisse, no Premier Cru, no Grand Cru. An equally disappointed array of Red Burgundies; a thin selection of Bordeaux. Astonishingly they do (did) carry a suburb French rose (Tavel.) It must have been unwitting luck. No recognizable (good) California wines. The chardonnays, the Zinfandels, the Pinot Noirs, the Sauvignon Blancs (aka Fume Blancs) are all from undistinguished wineries. Microscopic selection of Oregon wines (perhaps one good Pinot Noir). Btw, apparently they don't realize that Oregon and Washington are noted for their Chardonnays... Spanish: no Albarinos; no Rubera del Duero... Goodish small offering of Chilean and Argentine wines (btw, Malbec is THE best wine from Argentina, yet they had more Argentine cabernets...) Really, really, really poor selection of sparkling wines. Relative to the rest, this isn't a place where you're going to find an array of single malt scotches, or brandies or cognacs. The liquor selection is decidedly middle brow. Okay, so you're in Glenmont and you understandably don't want to go to Mayone's (yuck) so you come here and settle for something that they do have. Well don't expect any customer service. Salesmen are curt, uncommunicative, not given to saying thanks. If you are in their "wine club" you'll need to remind them/they won't ask. In fact, you'll probably need to remind them that they are supposed to give you a discount if you buy six bottles. And, even if you are the only person in the store and they have nothing else to do, they will not waste any time exchanging pleasantries -- unless you are a younger woman. And please explain to me why they can handle every single bottle of wine you purchase but can't put those bottles in a bag for you. The answer is that they don't want to be bothered (now COVID is a convenient excuse.) Despite the settling and the physical store, the jello shots for sale on ton the counter define the place, as well as other rock gut on shelves adjacent to the entrance. I really don't know why this place is pretending to be a purveyor of fine wine. Their rent is paid by selling box and jug wine and novelty bottles of cheap liquor. What a wasted opportunity. Good service might compensate for the lack of greater inventory/an excellent selection might make up for rude service (thing Empire Wine.) Unfortunately, if you want a good bottle of fine and don't want to go to Albany, you'll need to drive around Delmar and head to Slingerlands.

Great selections at competitive prices. Staff is always helpful and affable. Can't wait for them to…read morestart tastings again.

Based on the Yelp reviews, and this being a small locally owned business I was prepared to really…read morelike this place. Alas, what a disappointment. I went on a Saturday late afternoon, and a crowd of older people who have gone to seed was crowding a tasting bar where free wine samples were being poured. As I perused their wine selection a seller invited me to taste wine; the large gang greedily dominated the area where the wine was being poured and were well lit, loud, and uninviting. There was no way to break in and it wasn't welcoming. Some came and went but none were buying anything; they were there for the free taste and free grub. As I looked at bottles of wine I was almost mowed down by a woman who lumbered in, grabbed a hunk of bread and spinach dip that she failed to wipe off her face, and muscled up to get a free drink (she quickly returned later to feed some more.) It was quite a spectacle. Frankly, I was pretty grossed out. It wasn't the scene I expected in Delmar. The wine selection is quite thin; the spirits almost non-existent. I did buy a few bottles of wine; I've opened two: a Macon which is mediocre to bad, and an Argentine pinot noir which was simply awful. Neither was inexpensive. I can only imagine the Chablis I bought will be equally bad. The saleswoman was pleasant, if disinterested. She was civil but while not busy her priority was getting my card rung and me on my way. It's a mystery how this place stays in business.

The Michael M. review is so off in both tone and particulars that it should be completely ignored…read more Jim's tastings are a joy to attend. He thoughtfully selects wines that typify a region or a type and ably expounds on them with grace and wit. As to the attendees having "gone to seed,". Mr. M is apparently ignorant of the truism that wines and people improve with age . It is a fun, intelligent, knowledgeable and gracious group who welcome all.

Greg, bob, and Tyson three extremely genuine gentleman that cater what wine your specifically…read morelooking for. Whether it's your very first wine, to a customer specific request, they will help you find the bottle of wine you're looking for. These three gentleman do not push you to purchase anything, they're easy going and friendly. They host wine sampling nights on Friday evenings. Update: 7/30/2018 Even after moving out of center square, I still travel down here from Saratoga Springs to purchase my wine. This store is a hidden gem, it may not be as big as empire wine or all star wine and liquors in Latham, but it has all the hard to acquire, high quality selections that nether store offers. For example, I can not obtain the 2014 Domaine Eden Pinot Noir anywhere else but Capital wines. Other stores sell the more expensive, the same vineyard Pinot noir but from the Santa Barbara location. This year marks their ten year anniversary in business, and they provide such a inspirational selection of high-quality wines, it's my personal favorite wine store when I'm buying wine for someone special, cheers :)

Awesome neighborhood wine shop! Small selection, but lovingly cultivated with some lovely higher…read moreend choices as well. Staff is also warm and welcoming. Can't recommend it enough!

I'm called ahead to see if they carried a specific hard cider and they were more than helpful. AND…read morethey had precisely what I wanted!

Nice and clean store! Great employees and plenty of stock for anything you need!…read moreGreat customer service

To me, there's something special about a visit to Yankee Distillers. There's a sense of "We know…read morewhat we want to do, and we're gonna do it!" here that I haven't gotten from many other distilleries. Being off the beaten path, it's not someplace that will get a lot of casual drive by's - they get the people who want to come here. I wasn't sure what would be of interest to me here. After the tastings, I was very pleasantly surprised to find it would be their vodka! I'm not normally a vodka person, but there is a very short list of distilleries that make a vodka I can actually sip, and I just added their Eleven Lakes Vodka to that list, most likely right at the top. Finishing a very close second was their Rye. By the way, the ingredients for these come 100% from New York State. And with so many distilleries in NY shortening their aging, I appreciated that all their whiskies age a minimum of 6.5 years. The people here definitely love their craft and appreciate conversation with folk who have an understanding of distilling. If, of course, you can make it past the very effective guard dogs, Basil and Barley - though it's not so much they're protecting the place, just making sure they get their much deserved attention from you before, during, and after, your drinks. There's almost always something new going on here; when we arrived today's list had just been freshly laminated. Visit often.

This review will be short and sweet…read more The Yankee Distillery is making their own booze on site and serving it at a simple bar as soon as you walk in. They are going the extra mile by making authentic mixers made with real ingredients. Take one look at the container of bloody mary mix on the bar and you will see what I mean. I ordered the Manhattan and it was fabulous. Every sip was perfection. The owner is a very warm and happy fella who clearly loves his business. The other draw at Yankee is the team of pugs that meet you on arrival. They look like loaves of bread with smooshy faces connected. One will sit on your lap with out any coaxing! This is a happy place serving happy things. The bottles of booze are a bit pricey but the drinks are reasonable. Definitely get out and enjoy one soon!

Ran in here for a last minute wine gift....nice and clean. I think the selection was good, but I…read morereally don't drink. There seemed to be a lot of options. The customer service was friendly and helpful when we were trying to find wine. Parking was a little sketchy.

In an effort to try and patronize local businesses (combined with the desire to stop going to…read moreLatham or Clifton Park - neither location is a pleasant experience). I'm glad I did. Great selection, got my whiskey (note my favorite has not been in stock at All Star the last two times I've gone there) at a reasonable price. Will definitely be going back.

I came here looking for a few hard-to-find items. I don't know a lot about wine so I was thankful…read moreto get all the help that was offered. There was a very friendly, helpful woman working (I think her name was Randi) and she helped me a lot and was very knowledgeable and friendly. I will definitely go back when I need to purchase wine or other alcoholic beverages again.