Fox & Hound Wine & Spirits — Local services in Town of New Paltz

This place screams yuppie wine store and after five years I am surprised they're still in business. They must be doing something right with the weekend warriors and yuppie locals because they provide very little that the other stores don't in regards to typical patrons of a liquor store and their prices are on average 1 to 10 dollars more expensive.

I've never felt their wine prices are competitive but what got them the lower rating is that their liquor selection is abysmal compared to the other stores. New Paltz is across the river from the CIA, we have amazing local distilleries popping up all around, and yet their affordable liquor selection is what you would expect at a Liquor store outside of a state campground at 9 pm on a Sunday night.

Nestled in the middle of the Craft Distillery and Whiskey movements this location can't seem to figure out that there are more options in this world then Absolute, Jim Beam, Tangueray. and Morgan for someone who isn't willing to spend 65+ on a 750ml bottle.

The sign on their door says "We Only Look Expensive", and that's bullshit. They only offer affordable generic typical options, if you want something worthwhile without breaking the bank this isn't the place for you. If you want a cheap 750ml of Jim Beam for your camping trip into the Gunks they'll work but they'll still be one to two dollars more expensive then just down the road.

After five years of flirting with this place and trying to find its charm I still...

I know this place is modeled as a kind of innovative liquor store that appeals to the more sophisticated wine drinkers in New Paltz, but it's really just a veneer.

Hiding behind the faux kitchen in the back that occasionally offers tastings mixed with non local food is a business that doesn't have much to offer the consumer beyond a typical, limited selection liquor store.

The most amazing thing about this store is that the Hudson Valley is seeing a resurgence in craft bourbon, rye whiskey, and local craft whiskeys. It is one of the most popular alcohol trends in the nation, and people are traveling to our area to experience the tastes. But. despite this teh Fox and the Hound's selection is so limited in whiskey's that unless you are willing to spend $60 bucks on a 'chance' bottle you wont be walking out with anything exciting (think Jim Beam as your best U.S. option, Jameson your best affordable Irish). Today was the last day I will be going into this store for it has nothing on In Good Taste which is only a few blocks...

I was in town for parents weekend and to celebrate my daughter's 21st birthday. I stopped in this store and realized almost immediately this was a higher end liquor store and didn't have certain brands a typical 21 year old would want. As I was leaving, the obnoxious salesperson behind the counter asked me if he could help me find something and I said no thank you. He then said "of the 4000 items in this store I can't help you find SOMETHING?" I again said no thank you. As I am walking out the door the then said "you know, we speak English here" I pretty much have the map of Ireland on my face so what that comment was about I do not know, but it was one of the rudest things I've ever heard! Will...