The Whiskey Shop

Great little shop with an awesome selection of whiskey and they carry other liquor. Jenna was amazing; knew her stuff and was extremely helpful. Definitely should stop in next you are in the area.

I have never been at a bar were 7 people who were bat hoping (minorities) and the bar was empty decided to kicked us out because we did the Brooklyn beer tour before. What?! I bought this was a great bar with with the games but the bartender sure make sure we got all kick out. The worst part is that we have always got great reservations and great service EVERYWHERE ELSE!

This bar is fine, it was a fall back when Brooklyn Brewery had an hour line outside on a Saturday PM.
Whiskey shop is in the basement and rather large at that with a big bar surrounded by tables. It must fit a few hundred people.
There’s skee ball in the back near the bathrooms.
The tap list is rather small but there’s a good selection of bottles and cans.
It’s definitely a whiskey bar with some rare choices. The bartender selected two ryes which were very good.
There’s plenty of TV to watch your fave ball game.
Nothing else to add, a decent place to grab a drink in W-​Burg

You know know you’re an obsessive when you travel to a whole other borough on the off chance that a hole in the wall liquor store carries the booze you’re looking for. That is how I ended up at Whiskey Shop: I have an addiction to the brown stuff and I’ll travel cross-​country if need be (or cross-​borough, same thing).
I’d like to think that I’ve loved bourbon before it was cool (possible not true) back when there were few varieties to be had and places weren’t selling 2 oz pours for $ 175 (no exaggeration). That said, the recent uptick in bourbon obsession has definitely expanded the genre for the better, that realization coming during my chat with the gentleman behind the counter (whom I presume is Jonathan?) over the pros and cons of various mashbills and distilling styles.
I probably soured our discussion when I mentioned the allocation of the rare stuff. His eyes kind of glazed over and he went into a robotic recitation of their policies. However, that didn’t stop me from walking out with a great craft whiskey in my hands and a smile on my face.

This small whisky shop borders on uncomfortable. It’s difficult to see all the wares if you’re near-​sighted and if anyone else comes in while you’re there you will all be in each other’s way. Though it is a specialty shop the selection isn’t all that enticing either. You can do better in New York, price and selection-​wise.

I am saddened by this place because even though it is a very cute store and the service is great, I just found out that a bottle I bought there last week for $ 32 can be found everywhere else for $ 23.99. Makes me feel like a big idiot and I will never return to this store again.
What a shame, really thought I found a gem of a shop in Williamsburg.

The Whiskey Shop is a little hole in the wall that you’d walk right past if you weren’t looking for it. In fact, I did walk past it a half dozen times without realizing the shop existed.
It’s like a whiskey library. The shopkeeper Jonathan walked me through a number of great local products and was able to pinpoint exactly what I was looking for (origin, price range, taste profile) in just a few minutes. He’s got a real talent and passion for what he does; it’s not just a job for him. In fact, I’m surprised he’s not working at a high-​end restaurant in the city with his skill. It’s a testament to how special this little shop truly is.
I ended up purchasing three fantastic bottles and I’m happy with everything I took away. If you’re a serious whiskey drinker, you owe yourself at least one visit here. I can’t imagine you’ll regret the trip.

Super friendly and helpful — sent me to another great shop when they didn’t the bottle I was looking for. Love that!

Most of these reviews mention Jonathan, the shopkeeper, by name which is just a testament to how helpful and awesome he is. He knows his stuff and is genuinely interested in getting you the right stuff. It’s worth the extra trek beyond your neighborhood store for a great supply and amazing service.

Great local Whiskey shop in Williamsburg right by the park. Jonathan knows his stuff and recommended a Bruichladdich Laddie Ten Scotch for me after hearing about what I wanted, and what I had tried before. The prices are competitive as well, so go support your local shop in the hood.

If you are into Whiskey make sure to make a stop in. Jonathan knows his Whiskey and there’s no sense of pretentiousness or snobbery you can find at other shops. Both bottles he recommended were spot on. Make sure to get on his email list to get info on events and tastings at the shop. I wish I lived nearby to visit more often. Perhaps this is a good thing.

This place makes me freakin’ love Brooklyn. My husband and i stumbled upon it – he is a huge bourbon connoisseur — after visiting the Brooklyn Brewery next door and Jonathan was so friendly and engaging, welcoming and knowledgeable we could have stayed there for hours! He is extremely knowledgeable about bourbon and whiskey, I felt like I learned so much just from talking to him for a short while. He has all kinds of selection of whiskey, bourbon, and exquisite rums. We were thinking about buying a few bourbons and Jonathan encouraged us to try the bourbon flight in the bar downstairs before deciding — so we left to grab coffee and then try the bourbon flight. Then when we came back we were greeted like old friends! This was one of the most satisfying sales experiences I’ve had in a long time. Go here, you will not be disappointed.

Service and knowledge as it should be. Stopped in on a dog walk, had a taste, left with a great bottle of rye that I would have never purchased without a taste and quick chat. Love it

In the fall of 2010, after a long over-​night drive from the midwest, myself, my boyfriend and our friend stumbled into The Whiskey Brooklyn. Admittedly, I had to pee really badly and the place we were on our way to was not open yet. We were hungry too, so decided to be nice patrons and order food and some drinks before using the bathrooms. We were immediately greeted by a very friendly bartender who asked us if we were ok with watching soccer. Of course! I’m pretty sure we spent the next couple of hours confusing our new friend Jonathan with our love of coca-​cola and grenadine and wide range of interests. We parted ways, thoroughly enjoying our experience. (Also, we enjoyed heckling the number of people that came in to use the bathroom and got annoyed when they were told it was for paying customers only. If they had only scrounged up a few bucks for a drink, they may have ended up with a sweet friend too– jokes on them.
We now make a point of going out of our way to visit Jonathan and The Whiskey Shop every time we are close by. This place is as legit as can be, and Jonathan is awesome and incredibly knowledgable. Really, 5 stars does not do this place justice… it’s one of the few 10 star establishments on Unilocal

Rare, hard to find, interesting libations neatly currated by a very knowledgable and friendly staff. The selection amounts to around 100 different spirits, many of which are rotated with new stock regularly. Most is bourbon, but there are also some great whiskies from the US, Ireland and other countries as well as some Scotches, liqours and other fun treats. Whether you are on the hunt for a rare dram or a neophyte seeking knowledge this is THE place to go.

My relationship with liquor stores can be summed up with the following saying, «wham. bam. thank you ma’am (or sir)». I go in, find what i want then leave.
But this doesn’t hold true with The Whiskey Shop. Like its sister establishments, Whiskey Town and Whiskey Brooklyn, you are welcomed and treated like an old friend. After my latest trip, I left with a recommendation to check out a distillery in Alameda, a bottle of ROOT* and what kind of ryes to check out.
Jonathan is beyond helpful, knowledgeable and super friendly. Give him five minutes of your time and walk away with some useful information.
*they do sell other things besides whiskey!
**sign up for the mailing list and get a heads up on future tastings

Everyone is extremely friendly and helpful, highly recommended! They put me into a delightful bottle of scotch that I’d not heard of before (and I like to think I know my single malts). Very neighborly and if I had higher disposable income I’d spend more time here.
Please note — it’s tiny and semi-​hidden, so don’t be alarmed if you don’t see it right away.

Absolutely the BEST service you’ll ever experience… anywhere. We went in and were treated like friends — there was no ‘qualification’ or pretentiousness — just owners that are PASSIONATE about their product and want to share that with those that are lucky enough to walk into their shop.
Go! … srsly… GO. even if you don’t drink whiskey… Go if you’ve had a TERRIBLE customer service experience elsewhere and you want to feel good. GO if you’re looking for a shop that fits exactly what your dream boutique shop description would be. Oh yea… Go if you love whiskey and want an incredible selection with EXPERT advice that doesn’t impose.

Jonathan was so helpful when I was trying to find the right whiskey gift for someone. And finally, Tom Lawless available by the bottle. YES!