Restaurant
Unclaimed profileHoffman House
Kingston, NY · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The beverage program at Hoffman House is anchored by a whiskey list that runs from Jim Beam at $9 to Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 15yr at $150, with George T Stagg, Old Rip Van Winkle 10yr, and Van Winkle Family Reserve 12yr also on the roster. Cocktails number 10 and stay at $13–$14, while the wine section covers 14 bottles across white, red, rosé, and prosecco, with glasses at $9–$11.
- What should I order?
- Order from the whiskey section: Eagle Rare at $16 or Buffalo Trace at $18 for a measured pour, or step up to George T Stagg at $55 if the allocated tier is the point of the visit. The Spicy Blood Orange Margarita at $14 is the strongest cocktail anchor.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Bourbon drinkers who track allocated releases will find the Van Winkle and Buffalo Trace antique tier unusual for a restaurant list. Guests who want a $13–$14 cocktail or a $9–$11 glass of wine will find the rest of the program straightforward and fairly priced.
- When should I go?
- The whiskey list is the draw at any hour the bar is pouring, and the $13–$14 cocktails suit a drink before dinner. The $9–$11 wine by the glass makes a single glass at the table an easy call.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are $13–$14. Wine by the glass is $9–$11 and bottles are $29–$42. Whiskey pours span $9 for Jim Beam to $150 for Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 15yr, with most named bourbons between $14 and $20.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The whiskey section carries 30-plus selections including four allocated or rare bourbons — George T Stagg, Old Rip Van Winkle 10yr, Van Winkle Family Reserve 12yr, and Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 15yr — alongside everyday pours starting at $9.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A dedicated cocktails section lists 10 named drinks at $13–$14, built on tequila, bourbon, vodka, Jack Daniel's Apple, Crown Royal, and Kahlua. The range covers margaritas, a sangria, a lemon drop martini, and a whiskey-and-cider combination, giving the list more than one spirit base to choose from.
Menu strengths
- — Ten named cocktails at $13–$14, with tequila, bourbon, vodka, and flavored whiskey all represented across the list.
- — The Margarita is offered in five flavors — Classic, Black Raspberry, Peach, Coconut, and Mango — at $13, the lowest cocktail price.
Standout selections
- — Spicy Blood Orange Margarita — $14 — tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and spicy blood orange syrup.
- — Apple Jack — $14 — Jack Daniel's Apple, Apple Pie Moonshine, and cider.
Pricing: $13–$14
Wine
The wine section lists 14 wines by the glass and bottle across white, red, rosé, and prosecco. Glasses run $9–$11 and bottles $29–$42, with selections from California, Italy, Portugal, and Argentina covering the major styles without straying into unfamiliar territory.
Menu strengths
- — Fourteen wines by the glass and bottle, including white, red, rosé, and prosecco, so the list covers aperitif, lighter white, and fuller red in one section.
- — Bottle prices of $29–$42 keep the list accessible alongside the $9–$11 by-the-glass range.
Standout selections
- — Prosecco, Maschio (Italy) — $10 glass / $34 bottle — sparkling wine for an aperitif.
- — Cabernet, Bonterra (California) — $10 glass / $32 bottle — red wine at the top of the by-the-glass range.
Pricing: $9–$11 glass / $29–$42 bottle
Spirits
A whiskey section with 30-plus selections covers bourbon, rye, and scotch from $9 to $150. The top of the list carries allocated and rare bottles — George T Stagg, Old Rip Van Winkle 10yr, Van Winkle Family Reserve 12yr, and Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 15yr — while everyday pours like Jim Beam start at $9.
Menu strengths
- — Thirty-plus whiskey selections spanning bourbon, rye, and scotch, with pours priced from $9 to $150.
- — Allocated and rare bourbons on the list include George T Stagg, Old Rip Van Winkle 10yr, Van Winkle Family Reserve 12yr, and Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 15yr.
Standout selections
- — Eagle Rare — $16 — bourbon at the lower end of the named range.
- — George T Stagg — $55 — allocated bourbon below the Van Winkle tier.
- — Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 15yr — $150 — the top of the whiskey list.
Pricing: $9–$150
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