Union Square Wines
140 4th Ave, New York, NY 10003
Union Square Wines & Spirits, located at 140 4th Avenue near Union Square in Manhattan, is a well-known destination for whisky enthusiasts. The shop is recognized for its carefully curated spirits selection, with a particular emphasis on whisky.
They frequently host free in-store tastings, often featuring notable whisky brands such as Kaiyo, Starward, Elijah Craig, and Spot Irish Whiskeys, among many others. Multiple tastings are typically scheduled each month, with increased activity around major holidays like St. Patrick's Day. Due to this consistent and robust tasting schedule, Union Square Wines is considered one of the most active whisky tasting venues tracked on NYC Whisky.
Past Events
Sour Mash, Rye, and the Unblended Decoding Michter's Small Batch Gems Feb 20, 2026 Perfect Manhattan at Union Square W & S Jun 21, 2025 Kaiyo Whisky Tasting at Union Square W & S Apr 25, 2025 Starward Whisky Tasting at USQ Wine & Spirit Apr 11, 2025 Powers Gold Whiskey & Shanky's Whip Tasting Mar 16, 2025 Green, Yellow and Blue Spot Irish Whiskey Tasting Mar 15, 2025 Knappogue Castle Single Malt Irish Whiskey Mar 14, 2025 Jameson Irish Whiskey at Union Square Wine & Spirits Mar 13, 2025 Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon Jan 18, 2025 Widow Jane Whiskey Tasting at USQ W & S Sep 28, 2024 Slane Irish Whiskey Tasting at Union Square W & S Mar 14, 2024 Jaywalk Heirloom Rye by New York Distilling Company Oct 19, 2023 Starward Australian Whisky Oct 14, 2023 I.W. Harper Oct 12, 2023 Ardray Blended Scotch Whisky Oct 7, 2023 Bushmills Irish Single Malt Whiskey Tasting at Union Square W & S Mar 16, 2023 Summer Vibes: New York Whiskey Jul 14, 2018 Summer Vibes: Balcones Whiskey Jun 29, 2018 Irish Whiskey Bonanza! Mar 10, 2018 Divine Droplets Feb 17, 2018 Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch Tasting Nov 17, 2017 St. Patrick's Day with West Cork Distillers Mar 17, 2017 Meet the Importer: PM Spirits Feb 22, 2017 Holiday Whiskey Bonanza Dec 17, 2016 [BOOK]Whiskey Japan: An Evening with Dominic Roskrow Nov 10, 2016 An Evening with Wigle Whiskey Oct 18, 2016 A Spotlight on Campbeltown Feb 18, 2016 Glenrothes @ USQ Feb 5, 2016 Compass Box Tasting and Bottle Signing @ USQ Oct 31, 2014 Brenne French Single Malt @ USQ Jun 21, 2014 New York Honey Rye Whiskey @ USQ Mar 29, 2014 Whiskey Country with Dave Pickerell @ USQ Mar 6, 2014 At Barrel with Compass Box Whisky @ USQ Nov 22, 2013 At Barrel with Compass Box Whisky @ USQ Nov 15, 2013 At Barrel with Compass Box Whisky @ USQ Nov 8, 2013 At Barrel with Compass Box Whisky @ USQ Nov 1, 2013 Dad's Hat @ USQ Jun 13, 2013 Bourbon, Jazz, & Brisket from Mighty Quinn's BBQ @ USQ Jun 13, 2013 Mixology Boot Camp w/ Kelley Slagle @ USQ Mar 28, 2013 Mackmyra @ USq Oct 24, 2012 Fluid Fridays: Compass Box @ USQ Jun 29, 2012 The Whiskey Barrel with Tennessee Spirits Co. @ USQ Jun 28, 2012 Fluid Fridays: Compass Box @ USQ Jun 22, 2012 Fluid Fridays: Compass Box @ USQ Jun 15, 2012 Fluid Fridays: Compass Box @ USQ Jun 8, 2012 Fluid Fridays: Compass Box @ Union Square Wines Jun 1, 2012 Fluid Fridays: Suntory Japanese Whisky @ USQ May 25, 2012 Fluid Fridays: Suntory Japanese Whisky @ USQ May 18, 2012 Fluid Fridays: Suntory Japanese Whisky @ USQ May 11, 2012 St Patrick's Day Tasting @ USQ Mar 17, 2012 Whisky & Jazz Single Malt Tasting @ USQ Feb 8, 2012 Finger Lakes Distilling @ USQ Jan 27, 2012 Finger Lakes Distilling @ USQ Jan 20, 2012 Finger Lakes Distilling @ USQ Jan 13, 2012 New York Wine & Spirits Mega Tasting @ USQ Nov 12, 2011 WhistlePig Straight Rye Whiskey @ Union Square Wines (Halloween Mega Tasting) Oct 29, 2011 Fluid Friday with Compass Box Whisky @ USQ Oct 28, 2011 Koval Distillery @ USQ Oct 26, 2011 USQ's Autumn Cocktail Derby @ USQ Oct 22, 2011 Fluid Friday with Compass Box Whisky @ USQ Oct 21, 2011 Fluid Friday with Compass Box Whisky @ USQ Oct 14, 2011 Fluid Friday with Compass Box Whisky @ USQ Oct 7, 2011 Ardbeg @ USQ Sep 22, 2011 Bulleit @ USQ Jul 30, 2011 Finger Lakes Distilling @ USQ Jul 29, 2011 Bulleit @ USQ Jul 23, 2011 Finger Lakes Distilling @ USQ Jul 22, 2011 Bulleit @ USQ Jul 16, 2011 Finger Lakes Distilling @ USQ Jul 15, 2011 Bulleit @ USQ Jul 9, 2011 Finger Lakes Distilling @ USQ Jul 8, 2011 Finger Lakes Distilling @ USQ Jul 1, 2011 Breuckelen Distilling @ USQ Jun 24, 2011 High West & Bruichladdich @ USQ Jun 18, 2011 Buffalo Trace Bash @ USQ Jun 9, 2011 Step Into Liquids Spirits Tasting @ USQ May 14, 2011 Go Green! Organic Tasting @ USQ Apr 23, 2011 Pre St. Patty's Day Irish Whiskey Extravaganza @USQ Mar 12, 2011 New York Mega Tasting @ USq Dec 4, 2010 The Buffalo Trace Bourbon Party @ USq Nov 4, 2010 Cooley Distillery @ Union Sq Wines Oct 15, 2010 An Evening with Ireland's Cooley Distillery @ USQ Sep 16, 2010 Whisky Week: Irish Whiskey featuring Bord Bia @ USQ Jun 18, 2010 Whisky Week: Single Barrel Bourbons @ USQ Jun 17, 2010 Whisky Week: Vatted Malts @ USQ Jun 16, 2010 Whisky Week: Single Malts @ USQ Jun 15, 2010 USQ's Step Into Liquids Tasting May 15, 2010 Whisky & Jazz @ USQ Apr 15, 2010 Buffalo Trace Bash @ USQ Apr 6, 2010 St. Patty's Day Preview Tasting @ USq Mar 13, 2010 Stay Wet Mega Tasting at Union Square Wines Dec 5, 2009 Irish Whisky tasting at Union Square Wines Nov 11, 2009