We lucked in on this visit. It turns out that the LCBOs near home do not carry my favourite rum; but this one does! Or maybe those other stores just ran out? Whatever the cause, we found ourselves in Carleton Place doing something else, and lo and behold this shop had something we want!
The staff was friendly and courteous, and very helpful; I was also looking for a sherry that has an almond flavour. A friend of mine makes Christmas cakes from scratch, and the sherry she used to use is no longer being made. Too bad; hers was the Christmas cake I liked the best! We are still looking for an alternative, which won't break the bank.
Because of COVID, the floors of this store are marked with one-way arrows for the aisles, and the cashes have plexiglass to protect the cashiers. Interesting to note: I heard in the news that alcohol consumption has gone up, due ton COVID!
This is your typical liquor store: windows facing the street, walls and rows of various different drinks which are always interesting, and with a room at the back for specialty beverages. I miss the days when the local LCBOs had kitchens in the back, with demos on what goes good with what beverage. read more