Owner/manager refused me service because somebody who had been in the store before me had asked to…read morepurchase something similar with an expired ID, or so the guy said. I did have ID, and a non-expired one and was not with the person so there was clearly no legal reason to do this, but the store owner claimed it was "his right" to refuse me service. To be clear, there was no indication that this person was even underage, yet I was refused service. I hope to have this businesses liquor license revoked from the town of deerfield so somebody willing to sell liquor to customers with valid ID can instead be licensed. Avoid.

It was traumatic, disturbing, and unprofessional to the point of bordering on assault, and I…read moreconsidered calling the cops. I went to this store with my tween daughter (I am a 56-year-old mother) to purchase a small bottle of wine and a bottle of hard cider to cook French onion soup. My fourteen-year-old daughter is interested in learning languages and saw a bottle at the register with French on it; she touched it and asked me what it was out of curiosity. When it came time to pay, the (frankly scary and rude) young male cashier asked for her ID. I was dumbfounded and explained she was my daughter, confirmed that she was a minor and that the (small) purchase was for me to make soup. I laughed playfully, thinking it was an obvious misunderstanding and that I could make my purchase, but instead, he went to locate the manager and did not return. On my own, I found the manager and explained the scenario, and she told me unless I could produce an ID saying my daughter was twenty-one, they would have to ask me to leave and would not sell to me. I pointed out that nowhere in the store was a sign informing parents that if their child touched a bottle, the customer would be asked to leave if they could not prove that the child was 21. She stated that it was unnecessary to post this and that it is apparent children should not "touch" a bottle (I'm thinking of all the times at Whole Foods and the Coop when my kid helped me unload a shopping cart, and we were not harassed or treated this way). I expressed dismay and said that I would not shop there and that I would tell others in the community of this, to which the male cashier screamed "F-ck Off" at me (in front of a line of customers) as my daughter and I left the store. My daughter was so upset and traumatized by this she burst into tears in the car. I cannot emphasize enough how abusive this experience felt and how threatened I felt as a single (older professional mother) with a young adolescent daughter by my side. Please do not patronize this store and let others know of this experience. There was absolutely no need for either the manager or her staff to treat us this way; it was an abuse of (petty) power directed at women. PLEASE NOTE: I have since talked with the Deerfield police as this bordered on feeling like harassment or discriminating and if you have had a similar experience (as others have, just look at Yelp) you can file a complaint with the Massgov site page for the ABCC (alcohol beverage and control commission) and with the town of Deerfield Selectboard.

Amazing cheese selection! Fair priced, great people. I have been going here for a year now. They…read moreare actually at the basement of thorns marketplace down underneath now about a block away from their old location. Theres a parking garage next to it. Highly recommend! Great wine selection as well!

This place is so well curated and the staff is always incredible. Shout out to Becca for assisting…read moreus with a life changing cheese experience!

I was looking for a specific Japanese whiskey (Suntory Toki) and to my surprise they actually carry…read moreit! Friendly staff as well. Arigatō!

This makes the 3rd Spirit Shoppe Location I've visited, and one is better than the next!…read moreThis place has the best Craft Beer Selection I've ever seen, found 2 new brews, and am excited to try them, the staff seemed very friendly and well informed. Love these guys

There are countless liquor stores in Amherst. But Spirit Haus stands out for its welcoming…read moreambiance and--what puts it in the no. 1 spot for me--the extensive selection of wines, from modest to ... daunting (!) prices. I also enjoy the Saturday winetasting, conducted by the owner, Gary--who selects the wines and provides excellent recommendations.

@@ road trip review @@…read more Pros: * Local beer! We got recommended Spirit Haus specifically when we asked a friend where we could get some local brews to take home. * Good selection overall. They had a good selection of beer from real close, from Massachusetts, and of course from the rest of the country/world. * Walk in cold storage in the back. * Didn't partake since we were on the way out of town, but there was wine tasting going on. The store carries liquor, wine, and beer. * Friendly staff. Cons: * I do wish local stuff had been a little better designated. There was local and local-ish kind of all over the cold storage room, so it was a little hard to figure out at first for us out of towners.

Great Vermont beer selection for such a small place! Super friendly too. Highly recommendedread more

What a cool shop!…read more Might be small, but it's packed with an amazing selection. And as others have noted, the owner is super helpful.

A great local liquor store, and honestly my new favorite stop on our way into Mt Snow. They have a…read morewide variety of cocktails, beer, liquors, and wines. The staff is extremely friendly and personable. Not to mention their furry staff member Ezio who is the softest dog I have ever met and will follow you in the store for treats.

Nope, it's not just a liquor store. And it's not just a head shop with CBD and cannibis products…read more And it's not just a store selling local craft beers. There are skateboards and tshirts and clothing and cold brew coffees and growler refills and... well, just go check it out. Parking is a challenge in this part of town. If you're lucky, there's a space or two next door. Otherwise, park down the street and walk. It's worth it. [Review 18450 overall - 50 in Vermont - 1972 of 2022.]