Trader Mort's is a liquor store, in operation since 1964 when it was opened by Lance "Mort" Morton. It serves as a sort of gateway to tiki-heavy Shelter Island, where you can also find Humphrey's Half Moon Inn
. This is a small liquor store, and the selection isn't fantastic, but its vintage feel makes it charming nonetheless. An iconic tiki outside at the corner was carved by Eli Hedley
. The upstairs wine area is easy to miss, but features a few more tiki artifacts. The store has had their own tiki mugs for sale off and on over the years.
Tiki Grabowski has visited Trader Mort's Liquor & Deli.
June 19, 2018, 8:43 AM
It's definitely a lot smaller than I thought. But good selection of liquor and wine (if you like that stuff). They had some Tiki Farm mugs and only one of their Cauldron mugs. They were all out of the Trader Mort signature mugs when I was there
Tiki Grabowski has visited Trader Mort's Liquor & Deli.
June 19, 2018, 8:43 AM
It's definitely a lot smaller than I thought. But good selection of liquor and wine (if you like that stuff). They had some Tiki Farm mugs and only one of their Cauldron mugs. They were all out of the Trader Mort signature mugs when I was there
The rum selection has dropped to the same level as the average mom & pop liquor store. Or worse. We were there a month ago, and for the life of me, I can not see how they stay in business.
Simply put, there is very little reason to go in other than to say you've gone in.
wayne-tiki-tiki has visited Trader Mort's Liquor & Deli.
August 21, 2012, 2:48 PM
I've been here multiple times over the years, and each time, it feels a little more tired. The upstairs section is now just an office, and devoid of any interest. The rum selection has been abbreviated from years past, the overall selection of goods is a bit scant and the "deli" is disappointing. It's nice that they still sell tiki mugs here, though. I'll probably just drive by and admire from now on, as there's little reason to stop in as a tiki tourist.