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ACCESSORIES



Champagne Bottle Saver Stopper
Champagne Bottle Saver Stopper

Keep your Champagne bubbling for hours. This nickel plate stopper is designed for resealing your Champagne bottles easily.

$6.75
Stainless Steel Table Top Wine or Champagne Bucket
Stainless Steel Table Top Wine or Champagne Bucket

This elegant wine or Champagne bucket looks great anywhere in your kitchen or dining room.

$14.95
Champagne/Wine Bucket with Stand
Champagne/Wine Bucket with Stand

This stylish champagne & wine bucket makes the perfect addition to your bar. Great if you are entertaining at home.

$29.95

Wine Bottle Drip Collars – Set of 2
Wine Bottle Drip Collars – Set of 2

Catch wine bottle drips before they ruin your favorite tablecloth.

$9.95

Stainless Steel Wine Bottle Stopper
Stainless Steel Wine Bottle Stopper

Push this bottle stopper down onto neck of open wine bottles and it self locks with an air tight seal.

$8.95

Stainless Steel Corkscrew with Wooden Case
Stainless Steel Corkscrew with Wooden Case

This stainless steel bar necessity has a sleek contoured design and attractive wooden storage case.

$10.95

Round Glass Soda Siphon
Round Glass Soda Siphon

Get the refreshing fizz of fresh soda water at home! This stylish Soda Siphon sports an elegant design.

$59.95

Copper Brandy Warmer Set
Copper Brandy Warmer Set

There’s nothing quite like the fragrant aroma and taste of warmed brandy,cognac and calvados.

$18.95

Stemless Martini Glasses - Set of 2
Stemless Martini Glasses - Set of 2

Keep your cocktails chilled to perfection with this elegant set of two stemless martini glasses.

$24.95

Double Walled Cocktail Shaker - 14 oz
Double Walled Cocktail Shaker - 14 oz

Make, shake and pour your drinks in style with this alluring dimpled stainless steel cocktail shaker.

$16.95

Martini Travel Bar Set with Case
Martini Travel Bar Set with Case

Shaken or stirred, this Martini bar set has the essentials for serving up perfect drink.

$49.95

Liquor Decanters - Four Glass Bottle Set
Liquor Decanters - Four Glass Bottle Set

Store and display four classic spirits in style. Includes decanters customized for all of your favorite brands.

$119.00

Small Stainless Steel Ice Bucket
Small Stainless Steel Ice Bucket

The versatile, elegant design of this ice bucket will allow you to put it to good use in a..

$32.95

Sterling Rocks Glasses - Set of 4 (Free Personalization)
Sterling Rocks Glasses - Set of 4 (Free Personalization)

Drink up with these sterling rocks glasses.

$34.75
Pro Bartender Mixing Set
Pro Bartender Mixing Set

Every home bar needs a Pro Bartender Mixing Set! Comes complete with everything you need..

$34.95



 

STORVINO MODULAR WINE STORAGE

STORVINO MODULAR WINE STORAGE


Price: $19.95

 

Flexibility, mobility and durability distinguish this award-winning system. These lightweight modular units can be stacked in just about any configuration to fit your exact needs without any complicated assembly. When setting up side by side, they easily lock together with traditional corks. Openings on the side allow you to carry your wine from cellar to table. Holds six standard sized bottles. 10-year manufacturer's warranty. Dimensions - 10 3/8"H x 11 3/4"W x 8"D.

Order 4 or more  - $16.95 each.
Please note that the discounted price will be reflected on the order summary page prior to checkout.

 

 


112-Bottle Mega Storage Cube

112-Bottle Mega Storage Cube


Price: $149.95

Loads of storage without spending loads of money. Basic cube style, solid pine unit holds approximately 112 bottles. Top surface has room for your favorite crystal decanter, glasses and a buffet of gourmet goodies. The solid Canadian pine can be stained to match décor or left unfinished. Minimal assembly. 42"H x 42"W x 9"D.

Additional Shipping Surcharge: $24.95


110-Bottle Tasting Table

110-Bottle Tasting Table


Price: $209.95

Form meets function in this tasting table, which holds 110 wine bottles below and provides ample surface area on top for your wine glasses and serving pieces. Made of solid Canadian pine, it is dramatic either stained or left unfinished. Minimal assembly required. 41"H x 42"W x 12"D.

Additional Shipping Surcharge: $24.95


Designer Racking Kit: Red Oak Diamond Cube Rack

Designer Racking Kit: Red Oak Diamond Cube Rack


Price: $224.95

Bottle Capacity: 120
Dimensions: 72"H x 24 3/16"W x 13 1/2"D

For those with distinctive tastes and uncompromising standards, our red oak designer racking kits will add a natural warmth and beauty to your cellar. Our racking kits measure a full 13 1/2" deep, which will fully cradle a standard bottle of Burgundy or Bordeaux. Assembly is easy using common household tools - mix and match component kits to create your own customized cellar.

Please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery.


Additional Shipping Surcharge: $15.00


Stackable Redwood Case Rack Kit


Stackable Redwood Case Rack Kit

Price: $284.95

 

Enjoy the cellaring advantages and design aesthetics of premium quality customized redwood racking without the custom price tag. Each stackable redwood kit is approximately four foot high so two can be stacked to a standard eight foot ceiling. All are a full 13 1/2" deep and will accommodate standard Burgundy and Bordeaux bottles. Assembly is easy using common household tools and included hardware. 120 Bottle Capacity. Dimensions: Height - 47 3/16", Width - 45 11/16", Depth - 13 1/2".

Please allow 1-2 weeks for shipping.

 



Additional Shipping Surcharge: $30.00

Stackable Individual Redwood Bottle Kit




Stackable Individual Redwood Bottle Kit


Price: $419.95

 

Enjoy the cellaring advantages and design aesthetics of premium quality customized redwood racking without the custom price tag. Each stackable redwood kit is approximately four foot high so two can be stacked to a standard eight foot ceiling. All are a full 13 1/2" deep and will accommodate standard Burgundy and Bordeaux bottles. Assembly is easy using common household tools and included hardware. 130 Bottle Capacity. Dimensions: Height - 47 3/16", Width - 45 11/16", Depth - 13 1/2".

Please allow 2 weeks for shipping.

 



Additional Shipping Surcharge: $30.00

Designer Racking Kit: Redwood Tasting Table



Designer Racking Kit: Redwood Tasting Table

Price: $382.95

Bottle Capacity: 108
Dimensions: 35"H x 29 1/16"W x 28 3/8"D

For those with distinctive tastes and uncompromising standards, our redwood designer racking kits will add a natural warmth and beauty to your cellar. Our racking kits measure a full 13 1/2" deep, which will fully cradle a standard bottle of Burgundy or Bordeaux. Assembly is easy using common household tools - mix and match component kits to create your own customized cellar.

Please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery.



Additional Shipping Surcharge: $90.00


Premium Redwood Diamond Cube Display Rack


Premium Redwood Diamond Cube Display Rack

Price: $639.00

As an alternative to the Diamond Bin, the Diamond Cube is perfect for narrow wine storage spaces. Each wine display rack has 4 cases of back-up bottles for high volume wines. Tie 2 Diamond Cubes together with a built-in tasting center between them to create a dramatic focal point.

- Bottle Capacity: 147 (displays 3, stores 144)
- Height: 83 5/8"
- Width: 28 5/16"
- Depth: 17 7/8"

 


 

 

Koolspace Wine Cellar 250 (Black) Koolspace Wine Cellar 250 (Black)

List Price: $1,595.00

Price: $1,299.95

Koolspace Cellars offer the most innovative wine storage on the market today. Instead of pre-built cellars that are expensive to ship, these modular cellar kits easily assemble in a couple of hours. They are our least expensive full-size cellars, but offer an impressive list of features:

- 225+ bottle capacity
- Adjustable snap-in shelf system
- Thermopane UV-safe glass doors
- Electronic digital temperature/humidity control
- Reversible doors (left or right hinge)
- Interior light
- Security locks and keys
- 1-year limited warranty on cabinet (honored directly by the manufacturer)
- 71"H x 49 1/2"W x 18"D
- Ships via freight delivery

This item usually ships in 3-4 weeks. 
Total Shipping Charge: $352.00


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Le Cache 2400 Modern Series Cellar

Le Cache 2400 Modern Series Cellar

Price: $4,099.00

Sleek lines and stunning details define this furniture piece designed by Berman Rosetti. Scalloped ebony hardwood trim and brushed steel hardware offset the fine grain of rich hand stained cherry wood veneer. Engineered to create optimal storage conditions for protecting and preserving fine wine collections. The Modern 2400 provides digital temperature control and optimal humidity levels while offering advanced protection from harmful UV rays and vibration inside the wine cabinet. Every wine cabinet from Le Cache features all-wood Interlock racking that will accommodate large-format bottles, such as Burgundy, Pinot Noir and many Champagne bottles. Available as shown with Classic Cherry finish. Measures 82"H x 40"W x 30"D. Shipped Freight Prepaid.


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Transtherm Double Ermitage Wine Cellar (Solid Doors)

Transtherm Double Ermitage Wine Cellar (Solid Doors)

Price: $4,395.00

Digital Transtherm Cellars are the most technologically advanced wine cellars in the world. Unlike most other cellars, Transtherm cellars are equipped for both cooling and heating -- perfect for use in colder climates or regions with a wide variation in seasonal temperatures.

Double Ermitage features:

The digital thermostat allows you to set and monitor your collection at the touch of a button. Its humidity control system not only reduces excess humidity, but also allows you to increase the humidity level by adding water to the system.


Includes 2 sliding and 4 fixed shelves which accomodate magnum, champagne and split bottles. Includes free shelf ID labels to organize your cellar.

Shown with extra shelves which can be ordered separately:
Sliding Shelf  #CR212-007 $74.95
Fixed Shelf  #CR212-008  $74.95

After placing your order online, one of our Wine Cellar Consultants will phone you within 2 business days to confirm your order and to make shipping arrangements.

 

 

 

 

After placing your order online, one of our Wine Cellar Consultants will phone you within 2 business days to confirm your order and to make shipping arrangements.

After placing your order online, one of our Wine Cellar Consultants will phone you within 2 business days to confirm your order and to make shipping arrangements.

Total Shipping Charge: $602.00


Deluxe Wine Room (900 Bottles)

Deluxe Wine Room
     (900 Bottles)


List Price: $3,495.00

Price: $2,995.00

Having your very own walk-in cellar has never been easier. The Deluxe Wine Room is affordable, attractive and built to last. These easy-to-assemble walk-in wine rooms are made from reinforced panels that prevent warping. The panels have a beautiful oak exterior and mahogany interior. All-heart redwood racking and a quality Breezaire cooling unit complete the environment, ensuring optimum wine storage temperature while bottles are securely cradled in individual racks, stored "bulk style" or in full cases. Add a furniture stain and window door for a truly striking finish.

DELUXE WINE ROOM FEATURES:

OPTIONAL FEATURES:
- Window door (#CR51M-WIN $395)
- Furniture finish (#CR51M-FIN1 $249)
- Security lock (#CR51M-LOCK $49)
- Low-heat light (#CR51M-LITE $65)
- Split panel (#CR51M-SPLT $495)

Ships via freight delivery. Please allow 8-10 weeks for delivery.

After placing your order online, a wine cellar consultant will phone you within 2 business days to confirm your order, discuss any additional options available to you, discuss shipping charges and make shipping arrangements.

 

 

 

 

OPTIONAL FEATURES:- Window door (#CR51M-WIN $395)- Furniture finish (#CR51M-FIN1 $249)- Security lock (#CR51M-LOCK $49)- Low-heat light (#CR51M-LITE $65)- Split panel (#CR51M-SPLT $495)Ships via freight delivery. Please allow 8-10 weeks for delivery.After placing your order online, a wine cellar consultant will phone you within 2 business days to confirm your order, discuss any additional options available to you, discuss shipping charges and make shipping arrangements.

OPTIONAL FEATURES:- Window door (#CR51M-WIN $395)- Furniture finish (#CR51M-FIN1 $249)- Security lock (#CR51M-LOCK $49)- Low-heat light (#CR51M-LITE $65)- Split panel (#CR51M-SPLT $495)Ships via freight delivery. Please allow 8-10 weeks for delivery.After placing your order online, a wine cellar consultant will phone you within 2 business days to confirm your order, discuss any additional options available to you, discuss shipping charges and make shipping arrangements.



Deluxe Wine Room (1300 Bottles)

Deluxe Wine Room
     (1300 Bottles)


List Price: $4,495.00

Price: $3,995.00

Having your very own walk-in cellar has never been easier. The Deluxe Wine Room is affordable, attractive and built to last. These easy-to-assemble walk-in wine rooms are made from reinforced panels that prevent warping. The panels have a beautiful oak exterior and mahogany interior. All-heart redwood racking and a quality Breezaire cooling unit complete the environment, ensuring optimum wine storage temperature while bottles are securely cradled in individual racks, stored "bulk style" or in full cases. Add a furniture stain and window door for a truly striking finish.

DELUXE WINE ROOM FEATURES:

OPTIONAL FEATURES:
- Window door (#CR51M-WIN $395)
- Furniture finish (#CR51M-FIN1 $249)
- Security lock (#CR51M-LOCK $49)
- Low-heat light (#CR51M-LITE $65)
- Split panel (#CR51M-SPLT $495)

Ships via freight delivery. Please allow 8-10 weeks for delivery.

After placing your order online, a wine cellar consultant will phone you within 2 business days to confirm your order, discuss any additional options available to you, discuss shipping charges and make shipping arrangements.

 

 

 

 

OPTIONAL FEATURES:- Window door (#CR51M-WIN $395)- Furniture finish (#CR51M-FIN1 $249)- Security lock (#CR51M-LOCK $49)- Low-heat light (#CR51M-LITE $65)- Split panel (#CR51M-SPLT $495)Ships via freight delivery. Please allow 8-10 weeks for delivery.After placing your order online, a wine cellar consultant will phone you within 2 business days to confirm your order, discuss any additional options available to you, discuss shipping charges and make shipping arrangements.

OPTIONAL FEATURES:- Window door (#CR51M-WIN $395)- Furniture finish (#CR51M-FIN1 $249)- Security lock (#CR51M-LOCK $49)- Low-heat light (#CR51M-LITE $65)- Split panel (#CR51M-SPLT $495)Ships via freight delivery. Please allow 8-10 weeks for delivery.After placing your order online, a wine cellar consultant will phone you within 2 business days to confirm your order, discuss any additional options available to you, discuss shipping charges and make shipping arrangements.


Deluxe Wine Room (1900 Bottles)

Deluxe Wine Room
     (1900 Bottles)


List Price: $4,995.00

Price: $4,495.00

Having your very own walk-in cellar has never been easier. The Deluxe Wine Room is affordable, attractive and built to last. These easy-to-assemble walk-in wine rooms are made from reinforced panels that prevent warping. The panels have a beautiful oak exterior and mahogany interior. All-heart redwood racking and a quality Breezaire cooling unit complete the environment, ensuring optimum wine storage temperature while bottles are securely cradled in individual racks, stored "bulk style" or in full cases. Add a furniture stain and window door for a truly striking finish.

THE DELUXE WINE ROOM FEATURES:

OPTIONAL FEATURES:
- Window door (#CR51M-WIN $395)
- Furniture finish (#CR51M-FIN2 $249)
- Security lock (#CR51M-LOCK $49)
- Low-heat light (#CR51M-LITE $65)
- Split panel (#CR51M-SPLT $495)

Ships via freight delivery. Please allow 8-10 weeks for delivery.

After placing your order online, a wine cellar consultant will phone you within 2 business days to confirm your order, discuss any additional options available to you, discuss shipping charges and make shipping arrangements.

 

 

 

 

OPTIONAL FEATURES:- Window door (#CR51M-WIN $395)- Furniture finish (#CR51M-FIN2 $249)- Security lock (#CR51M-LOCK $49)- Low-heat light (#CR51M-LITE $65)- Split panel (#CR51M-SPLT $495)Ships via freight delivery. Please allow 8-10 weeks for delivery.After placing your order online, a wine cellar consultant will phone you within 2 business days to confirm your order, discuss any additional options available to you, discuss shipping charges and make shipping arrangements.

OPTIONAL FEATURES:- Window door (#CR51M-WIN $395)- Furniture finish (#CR51M-FIN2 $249)- Security lock (#CR51M-LOCK $49)- Low-heat light (#CR51M-LITE $65)- Split panel (#CR51M-SPLT $495)Ships via freight delivery. Please allow 8-10 weeks for delivery.After placing your order online, a wine cellar consultant will phone you within 2 business days to confirm your order, discuss any additional options available to you, discuss shipping charges and make shipping arrangements.


Deluxe Wine Room (2600 Bottles)

Deluxe Wine Room
     (2600 Bottles)


List Price: $5,995.00

Price: $5,495.00

Having your very own walk-in cellar has never been easier. The Deluxe Wine Room is affordable, attractive and built to last. These easy-to-assemble walk-in wine rooms are made from reinforced panels that prevent warping. The panels have a beautiful oak exterior and mahogany interior. All-heart redwood racking and a quality Breezaire cooling unit complete the environment, ensuring optimum wine storage temperature while bottles are securely cradled in individual racks, stored "bulk style" or in full cases. Add a furniture stain and window door for a truly striking finish. 

DELUXE WINE ROOM FEATURES

OPTIONAL FEATURES:
- Window door (#CR51M-WIN $395)
- Furniture finish (#CR51M-FIN2 $249)
- Security lock (#CR51M-LOCK $49)
- Low-heat light (#CR51M-LITE $65)
- Split panel (#CR51M-SPLT $495)


Ships via freight delivery. Please allow 8-10 weeks for delivery.

After placing your order online, an IWA wine cellar consultant will phone you within 2 business days to confirm your order, discuss any additional options available to you, discuss shipping charges and make shipping arrangements.

 

 

 

 

Ships via freight delivery. Please allow 8-10 weeks for delivery.After placing your order online, an IWA wine cellar consultant will phone you within 2 business days to confirm your order, discuss any additional options available to you, discuss shipping charges and make shipping arrangements.

Ships via freight delivery. Please allow 8-10 weeks for delivery.After placing your order online, an IWA wine cellar consultant will phone you within 2 business days to confirm your order, discuss any additional options available to you, discuss shipping charges and make shipping arrangements.


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BEER
Beer Gift Basket $79.00
Anchor Steam Beer Two 6 packs $44.00
Beers of the World - assorted 8 bottle variety $60.00
Belhave Wee Heavy Ale $55.00
Belhaven Scottish Ale $45.00
Belhaven St. Andrews Ale $45.00
Chimay Cinq Cents - 750ml 4-Pack $65.00
Chimay Cinq Cents (25.4 oz 4-pack) $55.00
Chimay Grande Blue Cap Two 6 Pack $90.00
Chimay Grande Reserve (25.4 oz 4-pack) $57.00
Chimay Premiere (Red) - 750 mL 4-Pack $65.00
Chimay Premiere Ale (25.4 oz 4-pack) $56.00
Domestic Beers - 12 pack $44.00
Domestic Light Beers - 12 pack $47.00
Domestic Micro Brews- 12 pack $44.00
Fuller ESB (12 oz 12-pack) $45.00
Grolsch Lager Two 6 packs $44.00
Imported Beers 12-Pack $45.00
International Beer Basket $96.50
Kalik Beer 12 Pack $48.00
Kirin Ichiban Two Six Pack 12 oz $44.00
Kirin Light Two Six Pack 12 oz $44.00
Paulaner Lager Two 6 pack $44.00
Paulaner Pilsner Two 6 pack $44.00
Peroni Italian Beer 12 pack $44.00
Sam Smith Oatmeal Stout - 12 pack $60.00
Sam Smith Pure Lager 12 pack $60.00
Samuel Smith Imperial Stout (550 mL 12-pack) $48.00
Samuel Smith India Ale (550 mL 12-pack) $48.00
Samuel Smith Nut Brown Ale (550 mL 12-pack) $48.00
Samuel Smith Pale Ale (550 mL 12-pack) $48.00
Sapporo Beer 12 Pack $44.00
Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale - 2 Six Packs $48.00
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale (Two Six Packs) $44.00
Sierra Nevada Stout Two 6 Pack $44.00
Spaten Lager 12 packs $44.00
Tucher Weiss Light Beer 12 packs $48.00
UB Don De Dieu French Beer -12 Pack $54.00
Unibroue 15 - 750ml 4-Pack $70.00
Unibroue Don De Dieu - 750ml 4-Pack $65.00
Unibroue Ephemere (apple) - 750ml 4-Pack $65.00
Unibroue Ephemere (cassis) - 750ml 4-Pack $65.00
Unibroue Ephemere (cranberry) - 750ml 4-Pack $65.00
Unibroue La Fin Du Monde - 750ml 4-Pack $65.00
Unibroue Maudite - 750ml 4-Pack $65.00
Unibroue Trois Pistoles - 750ml 4-Pack $55.00
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BOUTIQUE LIQUORS on 2008-07-30T10:39:46Z

Champagne Barrel


 
A tourist examines the Pommery blending barrel known as "le Grand Foudre," which is one of the largest in the world, in the champagne house cellar in Reims, eastern France. Thanks to a new high-speed train line, Reims, the ancient heart ofchampagnecountry, is now just 45 minutes from Paris.

BOUTIQUE LIQUORS on 2008-07-30T10:36:33Z

Worlds Largst Champagne Glass


World's Largest Champagne Glass World's Largest Champagne Glass How was the record for the worlds largest Champagne Glass discovered and broken?

At a recent festival known as The White Night, which is an annual celebration of wine in Italy for all those who can hold their liquor (and for those others who drive home the ones who can?t), the world?s largest champagne glass made its debut. Among the viewing audience, was a representative of those in endless search of world-record-breakers, the people at Guinness 

As someone who spent much time in the beautiful country of Italy, I can vouch for the wonders and vagaries of living the ?dolce vita,? and the world?s largest champagne glass certainly seems integral to that tradition and experience. (Does the world?s largest champagne glass become the eighth wonder of the world or are there still seven, with the beholder of the world?s largest champagne glass actually seeing double?)

What is the purpose of the world?s largest champagne glass?

We may never know the answer to that question surrounding the importance of the world?s tallest champagne glass. Guinness reports that the world?s largest champagne glass stands nearly 7 feet tall, and can hold the equivalent of 22 regular bottles (558 ounces) of champagne. That?s enough liquid refreshment to give even the jolly green giant one huge hangover!

The world?s largest champagne glass is certainly a wonder to behold no matter where it fits into the pecking order of world wonders.

BOUTIQUE LIQUORS on 2008-07-02T21:29:27Z

The BEERAMIDS

A Fine collections of BEERAMIDS from around the web























Cheers Everyone !!

BOUTIQUE LIQUORS on 2008-07-02T21:09:16Z

Munich Oktoberfest record 2007

Oktoberfest Ends With Beer-Swilling Record 2007

This year's Munich Oktoberfestended on Sunday with new records for beer and oxen consumption and for the number of false dentures found. Rowdy it may be, but the festival, just like last year's World Cup, seems to be exporting a positive image of Germany.

 
The 174th Munich Oktoberfest closed its beer tents on Sunday after 16 days of debauchery that attracted 6.2 million visitors who drank 6.7 million liters (the equivalent of 11 million pints) of beer, ate 104 oxen and lost three sets of false teeth.

The organizers of the world's biggest beer festival, the Munich Oktoberfest, never fail to provide an impressive array of statistics once it closes. Beer consumption per day was the highest in the festival's 174-year history at 419,000 liters, up from 383,000 in 2006, the previous record, according to figures proudly presented on Sunday.

Total consumption at 6.7 million liters was down from last year's 6.9 million but this year's festival was two days shorter, so per-day beer consumption was significantly higher.

A new record was also set in oxen consumption, up two from last year at 104. Overall food consumption -- that also includes sausages and pretzels the size of steering wheels -- was up 10 percent from last year.

MUNICH OKTOBERFESTGETS OFF TO GLORIOUS START

The number of false dentures found surged to three this year from one in 2006, said Gabriele Weishäupl, head of the organizing committee, outlining some of the more unusual objects among the 4,400 lost items found by cleaners. Some 50 lost children were also recovered.

"Without wanting to put a gloss on it, this really was a great Oktoberfest," Munich Mayor Christian Ude told a news conference.

The organizers praised the thousands of foreign visitors, most of them from Italy, eastern Europe and the United States, who had gone to the trouble of donning Bavarian Dirndl dresses and Lederhosen this year.

 
The number of police callouts increased by 13 percent from last year to 1,779, mostly relating to thefts although there were a number of serious assaults, rapes and one attempted murder. "We wouldn't say it was a peaceful Oktoberfest," said police spokesman Peter Reichl. "There was quite a high level of crime." But given the number of visitors and the quantity of alcohol consumed, the police were "satisfied overall," he added.

In an indication of heavy drug use at the festival, scientists who examined the blood of 405 Oktoberfest guests treated for excessive alcohol consumption found that 31 percent of them had taken other drugs, mainly Ecstasy, Speed and cannabis.

But Munich-based newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung noted that the festival has always been a raucous affair. Decades ago, in the good old days fondly remembered by locals when it had been less commercial and more genuinely Bavarian, many policemen would call in sick rather than patrol the beer tentsduring "Bricklayers Monday," when the city's construction workers flocked to the fair to sip a quiet few liters.

"The festival may be younger, louder and busier than ever before. It's very peaceful, very international and free from nationalist undertones. If the Germans no longer show an ugly face even after three liter-steins of beer, one can relax and rest one's weary head," wrote the paper.

BOUTIQUE LIQUORS on 2008-07-02T20:59:12Z

Beer Drinking Record Technique

Guinness World Beer Record

"...June 22, 1977 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania"