Several factors go into choosing a spirit that best appeals to your unique taste or special occasion. Different from other types of alcohol, spirits are distilled and many have higher alcohol-by-volume (ABV) percentages. Gain a better understanding of the different spirits available and our wide selection for customers across Fayetteville, Manlius, East Syracuse, DeWitt, and Jamesville, NY, at Pascale’s Wine & Liquors.
Our inventory contains an impressive array of well-priced spirits. Our associates can help you discover the unique characteristics that distinguish one type of spirit from another, as well as which foods pair well with your preferred beverage. The selection at Pascale’s Wine & Liquors includes the following:
A clear, distilled liquor with little or no aroma, vodka offers a great choice for classic mixed drinks, such as martinis and cosmopolitans. It comes in several flavors, which all can be used to create different variations of your favorite cocktails. Additionally, vodka can be paired with just about any meal or snack food.
We also offer a Korean variation of vodka, known as soju. A rice-based or sweet potato-based vodka, soju has a slightly sweeter profile and comes in a variety of flavors. Many Korean foods, such as seasoned fried chicken, clams, and pork, pair well with soju. In addition, we carry many brand favorites, including GREY GOOSE, Western Son, Tito's, and Ketel One vodka.
Often paired with meat and seafood dishes, whiskey is a full-bodied, coarse alcohol made from fermented grains. Depending on the whiskey’s type of grain, you can expect flavors of spice, cinnamon, or dill, and sometimes sweet flavors with corn-based options. The two main types of whiskey include:
· Scotch: Created with malted barley, you can taste vanilla, smoky, and sometimes berry flavors in your favorite scotch.
· Bourbon: Mainly made in the U.S. with corn, bourbon is a sweeter whiskey that typically offers notes of caramel, vanilla, and oak.
We have many popular brands of whiskeys in stock at our store, including Fireball Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s, and Jameson.
Tequila is a highly versatile spirit that can be enjoyed in various ways, such as on the rocks, as a shot, or in mixed drinks. Blanco tequila often is preferred for sipping straight. Margaritas are the most popular tequila mixed drinks and go well with spicy foods. They can be made with many different flavors, and the glass usually is rimmed with salt or sugar for a balanced taste. Explore the many tequila brand options we offer, such as Patron, Espolon, Dos Artes or Don Julio.
Sugarcane molasses or sugarcane juice is fermented and distilled, then aged to create rum. There are a few different types of rum that have unique flavor profiles. The most well-known include light rum and dark rum. Pascale’s Wine & Liquors has a large selection of brands, such as BACARDI, Captain Morgan, and Malibu. Whether you prefer your rum in mixed drinks or straight, there is a wide variety to choose from, making it easy to find a bottle that pairs well with a meal.
Similar to other liquors, gin is made with grains and is fermented, distilled, and aged. It has strong juniper berry and herb flavors, which are added to the liquor after fermentation. One of the most popular beverages for this liquor is the gin and tonic. Try out our different brands of gin to mix up the flavor of your favorite drink including New Amsterdam Gin, Grays Peak, Hendrick's and Bombay Sapphire. Enjoy it with snacks, such as nuts, berries, or a meat and cheese charcuterie tray.
Brandy is a liquor made with distilled, fermented wine and fruits. It comes in a variety of hues, which is influenced by the dark, wooden barrels that house the liquor as it ages. Brandy is typically enjoyed at room temperature on its own, or with a splash of soda, lemon, or lime. Customers can explore all the brands we have to offer, such as Mr. Boston, Hiram Walker, or Korbel. The rich flavors of brandy can be accompanied by many foods like fish, cheeses, or chocolates.
Sake is wine-like liquor with Japanese origins. Some sake is distilled, while other types are made with fermented rice and no addition of distilled alcohol. You can enjoy sake in original, strawberry, grapefruit, plum, and other flavors. Sake is often paired with Asian-inspired dishes, such as sushi, ramen, and tempura. Pascale's Wine & Liquors provides customers with a variety of sake brands, including SOTO and Gekkeikan.
Liqueur is a sweet, diluted beverage that typically has a lower alcohol percentage. Because of its strong, sweet flavor, it often is best enjoyed as part of another food or drink, such as coffee, soda, milkshakes, or baked goods. Liqueurs come in various types, from chocolaty and creamy to sour and citrusy. Each brand of liqueur offers different flavor profiles and notes. Customers can try many well-known brands at our store like Baileys, Rum Chata, Southern Comfort, and Kahlua.
Our family-owned wine and liquor shop has a large variety of spirits available. If you are in the Fayetteville, Manlius, East Syracuse, DeWitt, or Jamesville, NY, area, visit Pascale’s Wine & Liquors to see what's in stock. Contact us for more information about our selection today.
