The Whiskey Ward

This is a small, but handsome little dive bar.  Started my night off here so it wasn't very crowded, but would love to go again to see what other kinds of people wind up at this place.  I thought drinks were gonna be a little expensive, but they weren't!  And their cocktail menu is very tempting.  The bartender was this older quirky guy who kept it interesting.  

I went on a Sunday, but hope to come back on a Friday or Saturday.

This is easily one of my favorite bars in New York.  A number of things going for it:
-Whiskey selection:  Insane.  I was name dropping some obscure Irish whiskeys and they even had them.  What I really like is how the bar tenders know their whiskey and will make great recommendations.
-Ambience: The place is understated, dimly lit, and it totally works.
-Bar tenders: Great staff.  They are funny and very informative.

Overall a great bar to check out in the lower east side, especially if you want to learn more about whiskey.

JD is my favorite bartender ever, and everyone else who works there is awesome too.

If you're a girl and want to grab a drink solo without getting hit on constantly, this is the place to go. I was there waiting for a friend the other night and the bartender bounced the random creepy drunk guy who wouldn't leave me alone.

A+.

Oh, and great whiskey selection (duh).