Need some ideas for what to get your mom for Mother’s Day? Spoil her with a delicious bottle of rosé or bubbles! A bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne with its iconic yellow label and timeless appeal is a chic gift for any mom. Is mom more partial to wine? We recommend a nice bottle of …
It’s almost one of our favorite annual celebrations – Cinco de Mayo! Based on the Battle of Puebla, when Mexico defeated invading France in the city of Puebla in 1862, Cinco de Mayo is not necessarily a widely celebrated holiday in Mexico, but we still like to support our favorite made-in-Mexican tequilas and beers on …
Can you believe it’s already May?! Warmer weather, longer days, and more time spent outside – we love this time of year. Let’s start with our beer of the month pick. We’re loving the Cryogenic Hypersleep Hazy IPA from Woodland Farms Brewery. Out of Kittery, Maine, this double IPA pairs well with spicy food and …
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It’s finally spring! So while it’s still a bit chilly out there, the snow is melting, the ice has thawed, and we can start thinking about warmer weather drinks. First up, our wine of the month. Excelsior Syrah The grapes that make this syrah, from South African vineyard Excelsior (did you know that “syrah” is …
These are three super easy recipes to whip up when you have Guinness to spare for cooking and don’t want to spend too much time in the kitchen. Pub Beer Cheese This is a super cheesy and boldly flavored dip you can make when you’re tasked with bringing an appetizer or you’re having a serious …
It’s almost that time of the year – our favorite holiday is upon us! And while we love to get out and celebrate at all of Portland’s great pubs, we’ve also gotten a bit more accustomed to spending St. Paddy’s Day in a more lowkey setting – home! So what to pick up, you ask, …
It’s already March! We’ve gotten through Dry January, a very chilly February (hopefully with lots of hot toddies), and now we’re kicking off March with fresh beer and wine recommendations for you. First up, our featured beer of the month is Lone Pine Brewing Company’s Maple Sunday. This annually released beer was created in honor …
Looking for something sparkly, sweet, delicious, and pretty to treat your sweetheart to for Valentine’s Day? Chocolates, flowers, and jewelry are great, but how about giving the gift of a beautiful bottle set of wine or a heart-shaped box of spicy Fireball nips? Pop in today and pick up one of our last-minute Valentine’s Day …
In these freezing Maine temps, what’s better than curling up with a blanket in front of a fire with a hot boozy beverage? These are three of our favorite cozy drinks. The Montenegro Amaro Montenegro is an Italian amaro – an herbaceous blend of 40 botanicals including orange, eucalyptus, and vanilla. Make this super simple …
A liquor store talking about Dry January – sounds kind of ridiculous, doesn’t it? Why would we want our customers abstaining from booze? That would be crazy, right? Not at all! While we enjoy our spirits just as much as our loyal customers, we also think it’s good to take a break from imbibing from …
