September is Bourbon Heritage Month and, while it may be almost over there’s still plenty of time to celebrate. When you’re celebrating, too, there’s really, there’s only one way to celebrate such a wonderful month (the real most wonderful time of the year, in some people’s opinion): bourbon. Lots of it.
Best Bourbon Bars in NYC
The Bourbon Review just posted their list of the 80 best bourbon bars in America, and lucky for you, five of them are in New York. Check them out below, then get out out there and have a cocktail or four. You can’t go wrong with any of these, and we’ve picked a great cocktail to try at each one, just in case you’re feeling indecisive.
Bourbon Bars Manhattan
Brandy Library
Credit: Brandy Library
25 N Moore St., www.brandylibrary.com
What to try: Russian Caravan (Bourbon, Pine smoked Tea, Elderflower, and Lemon)
Flatiron Room
Credit: The Flatiron Room
37 W 26th St., www.theflatironroom.com
What to try: The Triumph (Elijah Craig Bourbon, Pedro Ximénez Sherry, chocolate bitters, orange peel)
Maysville
Credit: Maysville
17 W 26th St., www.maysvillenyc.com
What to try: Proud Mary (Habanero Infused Bourbon, Tawny Port, Cassis, Lemon)
Bourbon Bars Brooklyn
Beast of Bourbon
Credit: Beast of Bourbon
710 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, www.beastofbourbonbk.com
What to try: Ziggy Stardust (Mango, jalapeno, Jim Beam Black, chartreuse, pineapple, egg white, bitters)
Noorman’s Kil
Credit: Noorman’s Kil
609 Grand St, Brooklyn, www.noormanskil.com
What to try: Limestone Cowboy (bourbon, fresh lime juice, sour mix)
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