386648 Fri Mar 30 11:59:53 -0700 2007 4 18 Manhattan 0 2436079 What's the best store in the city to find unique, small-batch or hard-to-find spirits? Ideally below 52nd street. Fri Mar 30 11:59:53 -0700 2007 84192 mms 1 2436707 it's well below 52nd st and off the island, but LaNells in Red Hook is the best. Fri Mar 30 14:26:02 -0700 2007 2436079 12695 harrison 2 2437158 It's actually LeNells (an 'e', not an 'a') and is exactly the place to find small-batch hard-to-find spirits, especially bourbon. The place is awesome. Fri Mar 30 17:15:29 -0700 2007 2436707 86411 MRich 3 2437882 Park Ave. Liquor (they are actually on Madison between 41st & 40th St. Sat Mar 31 02:52:13 -0700 2007 2437158 11694 anil 1 2438312 Agree with the LeNell's reco. Address is 416 Van Brunt Street b/t Coffey & Van Dyke, in the Red Hook nabe of Brooklyn. Owner is great and so knowledgeable. Phone (718) 360-0838 For hard to find beers, I have found the best source to be New Beer Distributors at 167 Chrystie St. (212) 473-8757. I buy Hitachino there as they have the largest selection i have seen. Sat Mar 31 09:57:04 -0700 2007 2436079 38457 Senor Popusa