To many liquor aficionados, living in a what’s called an “alcohol beverage control” state like Oregon, Pennsylvania and New Hampshire versus a privatized state means a bureaucratic stranglehold that limits access and options, but as one reporter shows, in some cases, government control benefits those seeking usual or high-end spirits. And no, he isn’t drunk.
Why a Control State Liquor Store Might Be Your Best Bet for Finding Rare and Interesting Spirits
Aaron Goldfarb | Serious Eats | July 29, 2016 | 2,707 words