Scottish Whisky Bar Heading for Trade Winds Space on Fifth

The corner of Fifth and Bergen, already home to a high concentration of bars, is about to get one more. According to DNAinfo, Duke of Montrose will be opening at some point during the winter, and will specialize in high-end single-malt whisky as well as a full food menu.

"We're really trying to bring something fairly sophisticated to the neighborhood with a Scottish flair to it," owner Steven Owen told the site. He also owns Caledonia, a well-liked Scottish pub on the Upper East Side. The space, which was last home to furniture store Trade Winds, will be built out to resemble a distillery.

Comments

[hans]

If it's anything like Caledonia, this is a MAJOR winner!

I can't believe how many great new things are opening...Terroir, Pork Slope, Just Salad, David's Tea and now THIS?

My whiskey-soaked dreams have been answered!

[Brooklyn Brawler]

Definitely a solid addition. There's going to be arena crowds there for sure, though.

[stella]

hans seems to be our resident cheerleader. i'll have whatever he takes with his coffee in the morning (especially if it's whiskey-soaked).

[Jocelyn]

I'm beginning to think New Yorkers drink too much.