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Reposado May 21, 2010 02:43 PM

Shaoxing Rice Wine in Westchester

Does anyone know where I can buy a good quality Shaoxing rice wine in mid to lower Westchester? Liquor stores don't seem to have it, at least not those I have tried, and, thanks to their lobby, the Asian grocery stores don't either. Thanks for any help.

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    mrsdebdav May 23, 2010 06:54 PM

    Betting these guys will have it. They are a Japanese owned liquor store on Central Ave in Hartsdale (near H'dale Ave)
    Shugo Inc‎
    12 North Central Avenue, Hartsdale, NY 10530-2404

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      Reposado May 24, 2010 03:17 PM

      Thanks for the recommendations. I believe that cooking Shaoxing has the same drawback as other cooking wines -- overly salted and poor quality. I'm looking for something that is drinkable that I also can use for cooking. I'll have to try Shugo. I've purchased Shochu there, but wasn't looking for Shaoxing at the time, so didn't notice whether they carry it. If anyone knows of a Westchester source, I'd love to hear it. Otherwise, my quess is it will have to wait until I get to Chinatown or Flushing.

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      pabboy May 21, 2010 07:04 PM

      For cook - Kamsen in White Plains has 4-5 different brands.

      For drinking - gotta hit Chinatown.

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