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Brighten The Season With Premium Spirits

Ready to up your cocktail game? The holidays are fast approaching, and it’s never too early to start planning ahead for festive celebrations and seasonal gift giving. Near Circa are some of DTLA’s premier spirits shops, catering to collectors and connoisseurs of every persuasion. Feeling adventurous? Subscription boxes are a great way to expand your mixology skills, discover new liquors, and experiment with unique ingredients. And no home bar would be complete without the tools of the trade – Bar Keeper in Silver Lake will keep you well-stocked and inspired. Whether you’re preparing a holiday soirée, yearning for a tasting adventure, or looking for the perfect gift, it’s time to brighten the season with premium spirits.

Jason's Wine & Spirits near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Jason’s Wine & Spirits California Market Center 900 S Broadway – Lobby Los Angeles, CA 90015

Nestled in the Downtown Los Angeles Fashion District for over 40 years, Jason’s Wine & Spirits offers a wide range of whiskey, vodka, cognac and rum, beer, wine, and champagne, including unique and hard to find bottles. Jason’s boasts LA’s fastest local alcohol delivery with under-an-hour free service from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m daily. Check their website to find out if you are in their delivery zone. Curbside pick up is available as well. Call ahead to order 213-485-9463.

Gourmet Wine & Spirits near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Gourmet Wines & Spirits 300 S Grand Ave LP110 Los Angeles, CA 90071

Located in the heart of DTLA, Gourmet Wines & Spirits offers a large selection of fine liquors, wines, and beers from around the world, including many rare and hard to find items. A one-stop shop for personal and business gift entertaining needs, Gourmet Wine & Spirits offers free delivery to anywhere downtown. Choose from custom made baskets in a wide range of prices, such as Wine/Liquor Baskets, Cheese/Cracker, and Chocolate Baskets. Many wines, champagnes, beer, and soft drinks are already chilled and their “Emergency Platters” can be prepared on short notice.

538 Wine & Spirits 538 South Flower Street Los Angeles, CA 90071

Ensconced in the ground floor of the California Club, 538 Wine & Spirits is open to both club members and non members. This upscale store is a premier source for world class wines and spirits – from rye to rum, they’ve got you covered. With an in-depth inventory of wines from the West Coast and Europe’s great winemaking traditions, 538 sources rare and old vintages by legendary vintners, specializing in cult California, Bordeaux and Burgundy wines. They also feature a selection of Petrossian caviar and Padrón cigars. If you’re looking for something in particular or truly special, including hard to find bottles, the knowledgeable staff will find it for you.

Flask & Field spirits shop near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Flask & Field Row DTLA 767 S Alameda St. Ste 180 Los Angeles, CA 90021

Flask & Field is a modern destination for the discovery of wine, spirits, art and design, offering a selection of quality goods for house, home and adventure. The eclectic establishment was founded by entertainment attorney Miriam Yoo, who was inspired by her husband’s lack of places to shop for spirits and supplies. Driven by her lifelong passion for wine, hospitality and design, she set out to create a new kind of shop that would address a range of lifestyle needs. Start your holiday shopping early with the Flask & Field 2020 Gift Guide HERE

Bar Keeper spirits shop near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Bar Keeper 614 N Hoover St. Los Angeles, CA. 90004

Established in 2006 at the beginning of the mixology cocktail movement, Bar Keeper is a cozy shop specializing in high-quality spirits, bitters, vintage glasses, and other bar supplies. The store is divided into three sections: bar tools, small batch spirits, and glassware. The helpful staff samples everything they carry, so that they can make recommendations based off what you’re looking for. Bar Keeper acquires one-of-a-kind bar accessories throughout the year, so their collection is constantly evolving.

Reserve Bar near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

ReserveBar

If you’re looking to buy top-shelf alcohol for yourself and loved ones, ReserveBar is definitely the website for you. Choose from premium labels like The Macallan, Chivas, Jameson, and Pernod, and have your order shipped straight to your door. ReserveBar was born out of the passion of its founders to allow friends and customers to celebrate and share good times in a uniquely American fashion – by giving the best of premium, reserve spirits, luxury champagne and fine wine as the perfect gift for any holiday, occasion or celebration. Check our their Holiday Gift Guide HERE

American Cocktail Club - Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

American Cocktail Club

The American Cocktail Club is a premium cocktail subscription box that curates all-natural and world class cocktails. Being part of the Club is like having the coveted seat at a high level mixology bar. This monthly box contain 4 servings curated by award winning mixologists around the USA, using unique, natural, fresh, low calorie, low sugar juice blends. Each flavor is designed to both stand alone, and work in combination—so you can make—or be served—hundreds of different drinks and never make a mistake.

Shaker & Spoon near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Shaker & Spoon

Shaker & Spoon is a monthly cocktail box delivering original recipes plus everything you need to make them. Each month you’ll get 3 unique recipes by top bartenders plus the ingredients to make 12 drinks (4 from each recipe), such as syrups, bitters, mixers, garnishes, and more. You’ll be exposed to new flavors and combos, and look at your liquor cabinet in a whole new way. Alcoholic beverages are not included.

Drizly spirits delivery - Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Drizly

Order your favorite adult beverages online from Drizly, the world’s largest alcohol marketplace – one of the best ways to shop for spirits, wine and beer. Drizly partners with top retail stores in over 100 cities across North America, offering a huge selection and competitive pricing with a side of personalized content. In addition to alcoholic beverages, Drizly also sells snacks, soda, energy drinks, cups, party accessories and more. Choose to have your order delivered immediately or schedule it for later.

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Wet Your Whistle: DTLA’s Whiskey Bars

Once regarded as a “dad drink,” whiskey has exploded in popularity in the last decade. Cool retro shows like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Crown and Mad Men have fueled an interest in all things mid century–how they lived, what they wore, and what they drank. The rediscovery of whiskey has inspired a new generation of whiskey bars, many carrying exclusive inventories of rare and premium varieties.

And then there’s the Japanese whiskey phenomenon, which has taken LA by storm. Commercial whisky production first began in 1924 and today Japanese whiskey-single malt and blended whiskeys-are some of the most sought-after in the world.

Join fellow whiskey lovers at Whisky X on Friday Jan. 25 at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. There will be 60 whiskeys to taste, including Bulleit, Bushmills, Glen Moray, Loch Lomond, Calumet, the Irishman, the Sexton, Wild Turkey, Tin Cup and Westland, along with music and food trucks.

Getting thirsty? Here’s a guide to some of LA’s best whiskey bars.

Seven Grand

Seven Grand 515 W 7th St #200 Los Angeles, CA 90014

When it opened In 2007, Seven Grand signaled the rebirth of great cocktails in Los Angeles. This comprehensive whiskey bar features one of the largest selections of premium whiskeys in the West, with bottles displayed in vintage cases from the custom-designed building’s original proprietors, Brock & Co. Jewelry Emporium. Alongside hand-crafted cocktails, state-of-the-art beverage delivery systems, live music, pool tables and private party areas, Seven Grand is home to the ever-popular Whiskey Society, a unique membership program providing guests the opportunity to further explore the spirit via education and experimentation with comprehensive tastings featuring Master Distillers, International Brand Ambassadors, and notable members of the liquor industry.

Bar Jackalope

Bar Jackalope 515 W 7th St. Los Angeles, CA 90017

Tucked behind Seven Grand DTLA, Bar Jackalope is Seven Grand’s sipping library, offering comparative whiskey flights and education. The intimate bar boasts over 120 varieties of whiskeys, including rare international and domestic varieties. With seating for 12 inside and 12 on its outdoor Cigar Patio, Bar Jackalope offers a relaxing respite for those looking for a place to unwind with friends, both old and new, while a Coltrane record spins on the turntable and oil lamps color the night. To preserve the soothing ambiance, Bar Jackalope only hosts groups of four or fewer. Reservations are available for its Whiskey Locker Members, and all other seating is done on a first-come basis.

Whiskey Lounge

The Whiskey Lounge 888 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90017

The Whiskey Lounge is an exclusive Whiskey Room situated downstairs at Miro Restaurant.  Upon entering the cellar-like staircase and reaching a dimmer, you’ll step through a more intimate lounge set apart from the bright, modern lines of the main dining room. The Whiskey Lounge holds one of the most inclusive and eclectic whiskey collections in the city, with a menu specializing in classic cocktails. For a truly truly immersive and intimate private experience, gather at The Vault, an invite-only whiskey tasting room offering some of the rarest and most highly allocated spirits in the world. Guests have the full attention of a knowledgeable whiskey expert who will guide aficionados of Scotch, Japanese, American and other world whiskeys through customized flights that explore a desired region or style. Guests are given the opportunity to enjoy limited-edition whiskeys, with the option to purchase full bottles, which can later be stored in lockers.

Mrs. Fish

Mrs. Fish 448 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Sushi. Art. Whiskey. With every detail in place, Mrs. Fish welcomes diners and drinkers, locals and tourists alike to experience modern Japanese cuisine and a robust whisky program in a stunningly designed, art-filled DTLA oasis. Located 15 floors below Perch (same ownership), Mrs. Fish combines food, art from the hottest galleries in Tokyo, and drink to create an unparalleled dining and drinking experience in an immersive environment that is at once Zen-like and provocative. Classic Japanese traditions evoking the chef’s memories of home cooked meals with items suitable for any time of the day and for every palate.

Wolf Crane

Wolf & Crane 366 E 2nd Street Los Angeles, CA 90012

Billing itself as Little Tokyo’s neighborhood bar, Wolf & Crane proudly pours Japanese whiskey daily, along with a tantalizing array of craft cocktails. Proprietors and longtime DTLA residents, Michael Francesconi and Matthew Glaser founded this evocative, late-night watering hole  as a place for the community–a bar where you can relax, gather, party, politic, romance, seduce, dance and drink–and of course, to fall in love with Japanese whisky.

Far Bar

Far Bar 347 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Located in the historic Far East Building in the heart of Little Tokyo, Far Bar offers something for everyone looking for a good time! Although their main claim to fame is a notable bourbon and Japanese whiskey selection, Far Bar also offers signature cocktails and craft beers to wash down with an Asian Fusion gastropub menu created by their James Beard Chef. If you’re looking to explore a range of whiskeys, try the Whiskey Flights–each flight consists of three .75 oz pours.