As liquor stores from Texas to New York face shortages on their shelves, the New Hampshire Liquor Commission is saying its policies put the Granite State in better stead to weather the coming holiday demand in light of supply chain holdups.
“New Hampshire is more fortunate than other states because of the Liquor Commission’s ordering practices, our inventory requirements and the capacity we have in our million-plus-case warehouse in Bow,” said New Hampshire Liquor Commission spokesman E.J. Powers. “All that being said, supply chain issues are very real and will impact every liquor retailer throughout the country at some point, especially during the busy holiday season.”
Traditionally, winter holidays evoke times of festivities with loved ones and co-workers that include alcoholic beverages, sometimes to consume and at other times to give as gifts to others, Powers said. In light of that, the Liquor Commission is offering advice to its customers.
The commission recommends people shop for their alcoholic items early, Powers said, especially premium and ultra-premium bourbons, single-malt and aged-statement scotches, specialty tequilas and select champagnes.
“If you have something special you want for yourself or to give as a gift, you should purchase it sooner rather than later,” Powers said.
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