Strike up the brand: A look at our favorite liquor labels

Heather Bouzan — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:46:00 GMT

A bottle of Old Codger Fine Old Tawny Port ($22.50), at BLM Wine + Spirits (1354 Comm Ave, Allston, 617.734.7700), might be the perfect gift for your crotchety grandpa — or your grumpy boyfriend.

We think Double Bastard Ale ($6.95), available at the Wine Gallery (516 Comm Ave, Boston, 617.266.9300), is the ideal post-break-up drink. If you have to ask why ...

Five elegant letters say it all. Stock up on Bitch Barossa grenache ($10.99) at Marty’s (193 Harvard Avenue, Allston, 617.782.3250). The emptier the bottle, the juicier the gossip.

What’s more manly than a pair of antlers? George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey ($51.99), sold at V. Cirace & Son (173 North Street, Boston, 617.227.3193), is a great addition to any trophy room.

Rum Toucano Cachaça ($21.99) is like a tropical getaway in a bottle, what with the vivid sunset, cheerful toucan, and beach-ready “attire” on its label. The spirit is sold at Marty’s.

A mischievous little gnome on our bottle? We’ll drink to that. Find Houblon Chouffe Dobbelen IPA Tripel ($9.95) at the Wine Gallery.

The vibrant label on the Lillet 70th Anniversary “Roby” ($17.99) bottle inspires us to celebrate — and so we do. Pick it up at V. Cirace & Son.

Given its name, Little Black Dress chardonnay ($9.99) could be the ultimate pre-party libation. Find it at V. Cirace & Son. @

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Strike up the brand: A look at our favorite liquor labels