Outstanding wine and liquor store! Amazing service with excellent selection! They provide so much…read moreknowledge about wine and spirits. This is by far the best liquor store in the area!

I went here for the first time yesterday, its a small shop, but I was impressed with how friendly…read moreand helpful the cashier was. Because of the size, there wasn't a huge variety, but all the basics were covered, and the prices were good. Nice little store I'll definitely be coming back to in the future.

Gotta be careful walking in there of color they b mad profiling in this joint. Walked in didn't see…read moreanything I liked and then I walk out the cashier give me the vibe that he think im stealing.

Very knowledgeable manager. Lives to chat with all the customers. Great selection. Lots of high end…read morewines and nice selection of bourbon. The "hard to get" bourbons are usually offered to regulars. But they are all on the shelf so if you happen to get lucky when you visit - it's there for the non-regulars. Not sure the remaining staff are as knowledgeable, but they are all very pleasant. The owner lives in Canada, and it appears he manages via cameras. They are everywhere! (Kinda creepy if you ask me) The store is a little on the dark side but large and well stocked. Check the beer dates, it's always important if you are looking for IPAs.

Always a good selection. We love trying the wines on sale and they have pretty decent prices…read more Service was nice and fast. Casual ambiance.They had a happy hour tasting with this new hard soda made in Ct. I tried the black cherry and found it very tasty.

Pandemic stock GONE! Even Mama Bear was getting temperamental not having a stock of Kahlúa, as…read morewell as, other pleasantries for beverages once kept for visitors or FRYday night caps. Crazy Bruce's was near and prices dear. We suited up in mask and used our hands as blinders so not to be over tempted. Kahlúa was our only target. At least, that was the front I exhibited. Inside, I hoped to find a new replenishment of Scotch Whiskey or a new Craft Ale. We browsed slightly, prices tempting, but we (she) stayed firm on our objective. Of course, it's almost on the back corner and rows of wine and every hard liquor and beer imaginable. We grabbed our beloved Kahlúa only (with a tear welling up). Another day, "Bruce the Crazy," we will be back to fully replenish.

Great store, friendly service, and they carry the RIPE brand of cocktail mixers which I've come to…read morefavor over all others. It's the only place I patronize these days.

Can't hold back commenting any longer... 5 years is enough!…read more I only use this package store when I forget to stop somewhere else as the beer is never cold and the owners/workers are not friendly at all. Low and behold tonight was no different AGAIN MY BEER IS WARM!! Their beer is the warmest of any package store I have ever used in the last 30 years. Making a call to the health department as their coolers cannot be set to requirements. P.s. - the excuse of "we just filled the cooler" doesn't and hasn't worked in years!

Johns is located at the top of the Winsted Green, next to Johns imports. I have theories, but they…read moredon't seem to keep the same hours. The package store has a constant flow of customers. One leaves, one walks in. They have ice outside and a cooler of nips when you walk in, which is so cute! All those mini bottles in rows.... Beer is in back, with liquor around the end caps and wall. Wine is in the middle. It is the most reasonable priced wine ever. Most bottles were around 10.99. The two most expensive bottles were 25.99 and 36.99. They cannot be faulted for price!

Best place to go and get what you need, great customer service. Been a customer for 7 year's…read more Former united states marine 0311 ground pounder.

The staff is very friendly and helpful whether on the phone or in-person. This store has an…read moreexpansive collection and a wide variety of wine, beer, and liquor. I purchased a a few bottles and two cases of beer and the owner was kind enough to help me to my car. Therefore, I was pleased to tip ("to insure promptitude") beforehand. The owner made sure his staff received it.

Great wine store! We were greeted right away and helped right away! We were looking for Romanian…read morewine and we were pointed in the right direction. Very good service! Sorry I missed the lady's name but she showed us all the Romanian wine varieties and helped us check out also. They also have wine tasting on Saturdays after 2 with a very casual ambiance.

Great Service, the owner knows every customer and very helpful in identifying the correct wine for…read morethe event. All the employees are also very helpful and when you buy a lot, they even volunteer to bring it to your car. ample parking space.

WOW OH WOW. psychotic is the best adjective for my experience here…read more first, some background. in Feb 2021 i was hunting for Bandol with some age on it and found a decent bottle here. I placed an order over the phone and picked it up. fine experience, and i thought the selection was nice; made a note to return when in the area. obviously the other big background we all know is that Covid is still a big deal so i try very hard to give everyone more than 6' of personal room, and expect the same, especially from staff. i wear mask always when in shops and downtown areas. this past 1st weekend of April, i found another bottle on their site i wanted and decided to stop in. it was midday on Friday, four men are inside, none seem to be shopping, but none greet me. i recognize one as the man who was there last time and he's the shortest one so we'll call him Shorty. not seeing the bottle i sought, i caught attention of one of the men and asked: 'are you shopping or do you work here?' he didn't really reply so much as throw up his hands and look confused, but then Shorty yelled from the front, 'i can help you, sir' and rushed back. He immediately got within 6' of me. i began backing up, and he kept up with me until i said, 'could i please have 6' of space'. this seemed to irritate him, but he went to look for the bottle. i wanted to check out their Loire chenin, and once the aisle was clear i went in. after a few moments of browsing i go to leave and see that one of the men is standing at the end of aisle to my right. just standing there. ok... i turn left. another man is standing at that end of the aisle too. again, just standing there. there is no room to get out. then, i notice that the other two employees are in the aisles above and below my aisle. so in a (est.) 40' x 25' space, EVERY SINGLE EMPLOYEE is within approx. 6' and i have no where to go. i'm a little frustrated, but i stay calm and say, 'guys, i need some more space please. i can't leave the aisle right now. could i get some more space please?' the wardens at the end of the aisle move, but Shorty screams, 'WE HAVE TO DO BUSINESS HERE, SIR.' (the sir is dripping with disdain in his tone.) i turn and say, 'Why are you yelling at me? I understand business; I just wanted space." he repeats: ''WE HAVE TO DO BUSINESS HERE, SIR.' 'do you always scream at customers? do you think i want to shop here now?' he's a broken record, 'WE HAVE TO DO BUSINESS HERE, SIR.' he is incredibly hostile, irrationally so. meanwhile, none of the other employees seem to think this inappropriate. i will admit, i lost my cool here and crossed a line. i told him to go fuck himself. to this another employee says, 'well now we're not going to sell you anything'. my reply, 'fuck all of you too; i do not want to shop here!' i am sorry that i swore at you all, but the outright disrespect and hostility i encountered pushed me over the edge. BUYER BEWARE. STAY AWAY.

This has quickly become my favorite wine shop. The owners and staff are really knowledgeable about…read moretheir wines and always have great recommendations. While I tend to splurge there (their Sancerre selection is great!), they also have a good selection of lower price point wines. I always walk out of here with something new -- and bonus points for the Boston terriers who are usually working as greeters!

Nice neighborhood (in NE terms) Packy that has recently been modernized to add to the discerning…read moreSpirit shoppers experience. Fancy words, but The Wise Old Dog has earned their Pedestal. The new shop boosts an impressive array of Ale & Lager coolers with a chilled behind-the-scenes browsing space. Ample shelf and floor displays for the bottled spirits and wines. Knowledgeable staff eager to assist & recommend. But most astonishing is their Fine Wine Closet (aka Environment Controlled Chiller). Yes, the prices do reflect the use of the Chiller, but again, if you're a discerning shopper or collector you've got to add This Wise Old Dog to your list!