“SS Bottle Shoppe is my "go-to" place whenever I'm visiting the area. The selection is fantastic and they've got a great variety of your usual favorites along with more unique finds, so there's always something for everyone. The owner will even place orders when I'm looking for something specific that might not be in stock. He has tons of knowledge for the times when I want to get someone a nice gift but I don't know anything about specialty bourbons or tequilas. This is a great place to go if you want a stellar selection in the welcoming environment of a small-town shop.”
“A perfect wine shop for a small village. While the store itself is not very large it doesn't need to be almost all of the walls are lined with shelving which is all put to good use to display product.They had a very nice selection of not only wine but liquor as well and to my surprise they also had a selection of craft beer and cider which I was not expecting but very happy to find.It is very centrally located and easy to walk to and the service was wonderful. The gentleman working was extremely friendly and conversational! I was visiting the area but will be in the area more often and don't see myself looking for anywhere else to purchase alcohol while there.”
“New owner , Guilford girl, go down see Rene better and bigger inventory while cleaning up and modernizing the old Guilford spirit shop right next to McDonald's”
“Very clean and organized with a beautiful side room for wines, etc. Very knowledgable staff will help you with any selection you might need from wine to bourbon to anything in their selection.”
8:30AM - 8:30PM
142 Samson Rock Dr, Madison
Liquor Stores
“I have been doing business with Russ and his staff since the 90s. Their selection and knowledge of wines Is Tops on the shoreline. Huge variety of aged bourbon, scotch and whiskey. The size of the store allows them to stock nearly every brand of beer available. If you can't find it here, it may not exist.”
“Switched to this package store after Covid started and my usual guy was not enforcing mask wearing by the employees or customers… always courteous and helpful with good prices… This is my new spot!????”
“This is a great full service package store. It doesn't look like much from the front of the building, but when you walk in, the wine selection is extensive, the cold case has a massive selection of beer and the liquor is very well priced. They also have a tasting bar.”
“A gem tucked into East Haddam! I stopped in while driving through the area in hopes of finding a great little Mother’s Day gift. What I found was an amazing little wine and spirits shop owned by the most knowledgeable and hospitable couple. Brendan & Kelley bought this shop about a year ago they said and have totally transformed it from a local package store to a tourist attraction because of their selection and location. Right in the heart of downtown. If you’re looking for something special or looking to try something new, stop in and let them share their world with you!”
9AM - 8PM
191 Middlesex Turnpike, Chester
Liquor Stores
“I love this place. These guys have an awesome assortment of liquor we have nothing in Bristol area like these guys do here. We got these thin tall cans of mixed drinks and they tasted great. I had vodka in mine other people had a tequila one and one had run tequila and vodka in it. Other than drinks this place has good prices and decent staff. The manager there was really nice she had a major upsale because she told me a out these drinks. She was helpful and kind. The place is in a good area and plenty of parking too. Don't charge for bags which really means a lot. That tells me that they care more about their customers than making an extra buck.”
“I love this place. If I ever move out of the area I'll still stop in if I'm driving by.
Thank you for helping me get some nice champagne for the woman she loved it!”
“Seriously the best liquor store I've ever been to! The staff is so friendly, so knowledgeable, and so considerate. Their recommendations have become my favorite wines of all time! Couldn't recommend this store more.”
“Little Rooster has been our go-to liquor store for years. I cannot say enough good things about how customer oriented they are. They have special ordered wine for family events, as well as stocking brands that we enjoy. So although the floor space at the store is small, this does not limit their ability to work with you if you are looking for a special wine or beer that you would like to try and/or stock. Truly a five star business.”
8:30AM - 8PM
95 Bridge Rd, Haddam
Liquor Stores
“Great service, selection and cleanliness. Small-town feel, but it's a big store. Parking is great. They just need a stoplight up that would make it way easier to get out of their parking lot.”
“I had a wonderful experience at this store. The new owner has done a terrific job with the new location. It is so clean and everyone is so friendly! They had a wonderful selection of wine, liquor, and a ton of craft beer! I will be back!”
“Generally a pretty big selection, probably the biggest in the area. Sometimes the beer selection of sours etc is better than others, but usually they have a good selection. They have been doing a fair amount of reorganizing and expanding of their layout, so I'd only expect them to improve the selection as they settle in on that too.”
“I just enjoy visiting this place to see all the new beverages they seem to be getting on a weekly basis. Should I ever need anything, and they don't have it, they are quick to look it up and order it for me.”
“The Madison Wine Exchange has a really good selection of wines from around the world. The prices are very reasonable. They also sell beer, liquor etc. The wine aisles are well marked with signage so it’s easy to find what you’re looking for. The staff was very helpful. It’s clean and there’s plenty of parking available. It’s easy to get to as it’s right on the Boston Post Road in Madison.”
9AM - 9PM
63 W Main St, Clinton
Liquor Stores
“The new owner is very kind, polite, helpful and honest, also very neat and clean shelves with great selection of items and yes, no more out of date or overpriced items. Thank to the new owner.”
“New owner! This store has already made a big change with lots of new selections! Very personable owner. This will be a nice shop for locals and passers by. Currently remodeling so give it time! Highly recommend.”