At Rockville Centre Wine & Spirits, we provide high-quality customer service. After walking through our doors, you will know that our sales associates are experts on all of our brands and varieties of distilled spirits. Our associates will help you choose the type and quantity of spirits that will perfectly suit your needs.
For those of you who are fans of distilled spirits but are mainly familiar with only their tastes, here's a primer on the backgrounds of the six base liquors that are the foundation of most cocktails and liqueurs.
Brandy is distilled from fruit-mainly grapes. But apples, apricots, cherries, peaches and other fruits are also used. Brandy is included in many classic cocktails and in more elegant drinks that have just a few ingredients.
Gin comes from barley, corn, rye and wheat. Its dry (non-sweet) profile makes it a perfect candidate for cocktails. Gin is also a nice base for cocktails with just a few ingredients, and it pairs well with lighter fruits.
Rum is extracted from molasses or pure sugar cane. Its sweeter flavor makes it one of the more versatile spirits. It's the base for tropical drinks, while also appearing in warm cocktails.
Tequila originates from the agave plant. Its flavor is perfect for an assortment of cocktails. And, lest we forget, tequila is great in shots!
Vodka is distilled from neutral grain (rye, corn, wheat, etc.) or potato. On the other hand, some are distilled from beets, grapes and other bases. Vodka's neutral taste makes it the most versatile spirit around.
Whiskey originates from malted grains, which can include a mixture of corn, rye, wheat and barley. It mixes well with other liquors to create complex drinks, and it pairs well with many fruits.
Our sales associates love helping our customers sort through all of our offerings and help them make the choices that are best for them. Come in today to see for yourself why Rockville Centre Wine & Spirits is the liquor store for you!