Caledonia

A deep scotch list anchors this Upper West Side bar, backed by a solid bench of Irish and American whiskey across a range of budgets. The room is long and narrow, a bar up front with a few tables in the back, closer to a neighborhood pub than a whiskey temple. About once a month the bar runs a free tasting for anyone who wants to try before committing to a bottle. It works equally well for a quiet drink or a night out with a group.