Terry Robards Wines & Spirits has been a well-known business since 1988, originally located on Main Street in Lake Placid before moving to Saranac Avenue in 2012. The store specializes in fine wines and spirits, with a strong focus on education and offering the best selection of Bourbon, Whisk(e)y, and Rye in Upstate New York. Customers frequently praise the store for its impressive and rare bottle collection, including hard-to-find items like Springbank bottles, which are rare in the U.S. Many mention the friendly and helpful staff, describing their experience as respectful and welcoming, with some customers feeling like family. The store offers good prices and excellent service, with quick responses to any issues. While in-store tastings were temporarily unavailable in summer 2020 due to COVID-19, the store continues to serve wine and spirit enthusiasts. Overall, Terry Robards Wines & Spirits is highly recommended for its great selection, knowledgeable staff, and friendly atmosphere, making it a favorite spot for collectors and connoisseurs alike.
Excellent selection and the customer service was beyond excellent. When you walk in a place and they make you feel like you've been there before, it makes you want to come back. So helpful, friendly. And they have every kind of wine you could possibly want.
March 2026
Amazing selection of bourbons and wines. Decent selection of tequila and gin. Lots of pre-made cocktails as well. Proprietor, Tim, is friendly and always willing to order anything that you fancy if they don’t already have it. All of the staff is friendly. Lots of planned and impromptu tastings, especially in the bourbon... read full comment
March 2026
I had a really great experience dealing with them. Great selection and pricing followed by exceptional interactions with their staff for my questions. Finally a nice note in the box at delivery. Job very well done!
