LeNell’s

LeNell’s is a wine and spirit boutique like no other in NYC, with a wide, deep, and eclectic selection and a friendly, expert staff.

LeNell’s has NYC’s largest selection of bourbons, including one made by Tuthilltown Spirits in Gardiner, NY. Hudson-Valley produced spirits and hard ciders are also present, including Eau de Vie and bourbon-barrel aged apple liqueur. The selection of vokdas, rums, and gins (in an actual bathtub no less) is also laudable and includes many organic bottles.

The small, carefully chosen wine selection has several interesting surprises, like shelves devoted to wines with pets on the labels, or more seriously, those from African-American or women winemakers.

Please note: As of February 2009 LeNell has lost her lease and has had to vacate 416 Van Brunt. She’s looking for a new location—you can be among the first to know by joining the mailing list at lenells.com.