Spirited Virginia Q4 2017 - 2

CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE

DOUG BUERLEIN

The fourth quarter of
Virginia ABC's calendar
year is always our busiest.

Chairman Painter

In just a few weeks, inventory
in our nearly 300,000 square
foot warehouse will be at an
all-time high as we prepare to
ship more than 16.2 million
bottles to 368 ABC stores across
the commonwealth. During the
next three months, customers
will purchase more than $258.4
million of spirits and wine to
enjoy during the upcoming
holiday season.

Many of these purchases will be made on Black Friday as Virginians take advantage
of our largest sale of the year. Once again, we're happy to be offering discounts
off purchases made on that day. But before the holidays arrive, there's the season
of goblins, ghosts and witches. Our story on Halloween concoctions offers some
devilishly delicious drink suggestions for your costumed get-togethers.
You'll find still more recipes in our article on classic cocktails. Traditional favorites
such as the Gibson, Manhattan, Old Fashioned, Sidecar and the Brandy Alexander
never go out of style and are just right for holiday gatherings.
And no holiday gathering is complete without eggnog. You'll find a variety of brands
on our store shelves, but if you're a traditionalist and want to mix up a batch of your
own, this issue features recipes that include brandy, rum and bourbon varieties.
Prefer your bourbon straight? Then you'll enjoy our article on luxury bourbons.
Virginia ABC stocks more than 175 different bourbons including a number of deluxe
varieties. Learn about the flavor profiles of Jefferson's Reserve, Basil Hayden, Elijah
Craig and Old Forester 1870. These great spirits make ideal gifts.

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT
OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
2901 Hermitage Road
Richmond, Virginia 23220
(804) 213-4400

www.abc.virginia.gov
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For questions regarding licensing, to report ABC law
violations, to object to an ABC license or for
information about selling and serving alcoholic
beverages, please call:
(800) 552-3200
VIRGINIA ABC BOARD
Jeffrey Painter, Chairman
Judy Napier, Commissioner
Henry Marsh, Commissioner
ABC urges all those who choose to drink:
Please drink responsibly.
Virginia ABC Spirited Virginia
Editorial Board Members
Brian Hyde, Regional Store Manager
Maria Jeter, Marketing Product Manager
Carol Mawyer, Public Relations Manager
Karin Taylor, Marketing Manager
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Alcoholic Beverage Control. The publication is supported by liquor
advertisements. Prices are subject to change at the discretion of
Virginia ABC without prior notice.

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As you think about your gift giving for the upcoming holidays consider reaching for
our top shelf and give the gift of luxury to those at the top of your list. While you're
there, grab a bottle for yourself.
As always, I welcome your comments and suggestions. Cheers to a spirited holiday
season!

Jeffrey Painter, Chairman, Virginia ABC

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