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Warm wine cellar with rows of fine bottles
Carmel, New York

Hello, neighbor.
Welcome to
Putnam

A neighborhood wine and spirits shop where you're known by name — not by your order number.

Warm interior of Putnam Wines And Spirits with curated wine shelves
Our Story

A corner of Carmel
where every bottle
has a story.

Putnam Wines And Spirits has been a quiet cornerstone of the Carmel community for as long as anyone can remember. We're not a big-box store with fluorescent lights and aisles that stretch for miles — we're the place where the owner knows your name, remembers what you liked last Thanksgiving, and will honestly tell you if a bottle isn't worth the price.

Our shelves are stocked the way we'd stock them at home: with wines from small producers who actually care about their craft, spirits that make a proper cocktail, and a beer selection that runs the gamut from local craft to international imports. If it's something we wouldn't pour for our own table, we don't stock it.

Local

favorites first

Curated

with intention

Honest

advice always

Our Collections

Something for
every occasion

From a quiet Friday evening to a holiday gathering, we've got the bottle you're looking for — and a few you didn't know you needed.

Assorted red wines displayed on wooden shelves
Most Popular

Red Wines

Bordeaux, Napa, Barolo, and the hidden gems your server wishes you knew about.

Elegant white wine bottles on a rustic table

White Wines

Crisp, buttery, or somewhere in between — there's a white for every mood and meal.

Premium spirits and liquor bottles arranged on a bar shelf

Spirits

Whiskey, vodka, gin, rum — from everyday essentials to the bottle you save for milestones.

Champagne and sparkling wine bottles ready for celebration
Celebrations

Sparkling

Champagne, Prosecco, Cava — because some nights call for bubbles.

Artisan craft beers in bottles and cans on display

Craft Beer

Local brews, international imports, stouts, IPAs, and everything in between.

Beautifully arranged wine gift basket with ribbon
Gift Ready

Gifts & Occasions

Weddings, birthdays, host gifts — we'll help you put together something memorable.

Why Putnam

The kind of shop
that doesn't come
around often

Personal Attention

You'll be greeted by name, and we'll actually listen to what you're in the mood for — not just push the most expensive bottle on the shelf.

Expert Guidance

Our team knows their stuff — from pairing a wine with your Sunday roast to finding the right whiskey for your father's 60th birthday.

Curated Selection

We hand-pick everything that goes on our shelves. No filler, no filler products — just bottles we'd be proud to serve at our own table.

Right Here in Carmel

Easy to find off Route 6, easy to park, and always a welcoming stop on your way home. We're your neighborhood shop — not a destination you have to plan a whole trip for.

Fair & Transparent

Competitive prices, no markup games, and no pressure to buy more than you need. We'd rather you come back next week than overspend today.

Occasion Specialists

Wedding wine, anniversary gifts, corporate hampers, holiday trays — we make the special moments a little easier to pull together.

Visit Us

Come say
hello

Location

1926 Route 6
Carmel, NY 10512

Hours

Monday – Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Located on Route 6, just off the main road — easy to spot, easy to park.

The best bottles are the ones
you discover together.

Stop by anytime — no appointment needed. We'll have a bottle ready and a recommendation waiting.

Is this your business? This is my business