Federal Wine & Spirits

29 State Street, Boston, MA 02109

Federal offers free tastings every week. 2012 Winner of Icons of Whisky Award

Boston's premier wine shop, offering an 8,000 bottle cellar of fine and rare wines from around the world. Join us for our free tastings Wednesdays, 5 - 7 pm.

We also carry a full line of spirits, ales and beers for all tastes and budgets, including a splendid selection of single malt Scotch. Please call 617.367.8605 for latest availability. Voted one of Whisky Magazine's "Icons of Whisky": 2011 and 2012 Scotch Retailer of the Year, USA.

Open Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm, and Saturday 11am - 6pm

 

2023 BORDEAUX FUTURES - FULL LIST HERE

 

2022 BORDEAUX NOW ARRIVING - 2022 could be one of the best of the fine Bordeaux vintages of the last decade.

2023 Bordeaux First Growths Futures - A price perspective

Please Help Joe Howell Fight Another Killer - Cancer -  Update, and how you can help.

Free Wednesday Tastings -Plan to join us! In-store 5:00 - 6:30... Read on for more info...

Past Tastings

Last Week's Tasting - February 12th

Different Faces of Syrah The wines, what we said, what the tasters thought

New German and Austrian Releases - February 5th

If the many unfamiliar German language wine names have put you off, you are missing some exciting flavors. The wines, what we said, what the tasters thought

Impeccable Wines of Balance - E. Pira e Figli - January 28th

A stellar showing from winemaker Chiara Boschis The wines, what we said, what the tasters thought

January White + Red Sale - January 22nd

Peruse our best values! The wines, what we said, what the tasters thought

New & Notable

Fine 2021 and 2022 Bruno Clavelier Burgundies

at Reduced Prices

Bodega Piedra Fluida

Vines Rising from the Ashes

Cantine Marisa Cuomo, from Italy’s Amalfi Coast

2023 Furore Bianco + 2022 Furore Rosso

Famille Goubard

Solid Red and White Burgundies at Reasonable prices and Bargain Prices on Some others

End of Vintage Sale - 2020 Vietti Barolo Crus

Superb, Very Limited

2022 Chiara Condello Sangiovese di Prediappo

A Clear New Voice in Sangiovese

Fratelli Alessandria

Classic Piedmont Wines of Place - Second Chance Offer

Good at $75 or $50, Great at $33 or $25.50

2019 Authentique Pinot Noir Corridor + 2017 Authentique Pinot Noir Keeler Ranch

The 'Grand Cru' You've never heard of

2018 Dufes Successeurs, Langlade

Luigi Maffini

Elegant and Classic Wines of Cilento - a Different Side of Campania

2019 Pupille Morellino di Scansano Riserva

Chianti Meets Bordeaux

2019 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino

Fine Wines in a Great Vintage

2020 Grillo Iole Schioppettino di Prepotto

A Well-Priced Cellarable Italian Red You Can Drink Now

2023 Stein Weihwasser Feinherb Riesling

Heavenly Riesling

2019 Rocca di Castagnoli Chianti Classico Poggio ai Frati Riserva

Special Price on a Classic Wine

2022 Chandon de Briailles Reds

"at the Summit of Burgundy" - Prearrival

Albino Rocca - 2020 Barbaresco + 2019 Barbaresco Cru Ronchi

Hugely Discounted Special Purchase

2023 Rafael Palacios Louro Godello Do Bolo

Best in Class

2019 Monchiero Carbone Barolo

Soft and Savory for Summer (spring and fall too)

Valfaccenda in Roero

Top Arneis and Nebbiolo

Dirupi Valtellina DOCG

In Alpine Lombardy, Nebbiolo Turns Toward Ethereal Burgundy

Bodegas Teso La Monja

Taking Toro to the next level

2021 Chiara Condello Sangiovese di Prediappo

A Clear New Voice in Sangiovese

2020 Ch. Pierre 1er St. Emilion Grand Cru

Juicy and Delicious For Now or Later

Upcoming Events

March 21st: Robert Foley Dinner

Robert Foley and his Unforgettable Cabs, Chards & more at Catalyst Restaurant, Cambridge, Friday, March 21, 2025. Reception at 6PM, Dinner 6:30PM. Read on...

March 12th: Mas de Daumas Gassac Wine Dinner

Our friends at  Eastern Standard asked us to let you know about what promises to be an unforgettable evening of food and rare wine with Virgile Rousseau of Mas de Daumas Gassac... Eastern Standard Kitchen, Boston, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 6pm. Read on...

Single Malt Scotch + Spirits

From the Vault: Compass Box - Hedonism MMXVI-C

For our first whisky offer of the fall season, we thought it would be cool to give you access to an older release of Compass Box’s signature Blended Grain Scotch Whiskey, Hedonism.

GlenDronach Whiskey Tasting Event, June 13, 2024

We are thrilled once again to be joined by brand ambassador Dereck Grimm, who will guide us through the wonderful whiskies from the GlenDronach Distillery. In-store, June 13th, 2024 - One session only, 5:30pm. Read on...

Summertime Spirits; Rum and Gin

Now at Federal, special rums and gins to make your summer evenings perfect. Plus, save the day - Thursday 6-13 - Glendronach Tasting. Read on...

Hatozaki Whiskies Tasting In-store

This Thursday May 23, 2024. First Pouring: 5:00-6:00 PM. Second Pouring: 6:30-7:30 PM Read on...

Benriach Tasting In-store

This Thursday May 9, 2024. First Pouring: 5:00-6:00 PM. Second Pouring: 6:30-7:30 PM Read on...

Bruichladdich Distillery Specials

The Bruichladdich Distillery creates thought-provoking whiskies. Bruichladdich is their unpeated label, unusual for its origin in Islay. Read on...

Mossburn + Torabhaig Distillers, Tasting Thursday, Feb 1, 2024, in-store, 4:30pm or 6pm

with Brian Johnson. The Mossburn Distillers have been around for many years. Although you may not have heard of them, they have been buying casks and laying them down until they are ready to bottle. This tasting will introduce Mossburn Foursquare. Read on...

Glen Moray 21 Y.O. Portwood 46.3% Non-Chill Filtered

Great Deal, Best Price in the Country. Read on...

The Macallan - The Harmony Collection Arabica Limited Release

A Sensory Journey Begins. Read on...

Good Spirits are Always Welcome

A Sampling from our Extensive Collection - Scotch, Bourbons, Brandies + Tequilas - read on...

Hatozaki Small Batch 12 Y.O. Umeshu Cask Finish

The Hatozaki Small Batch 12 is delightful. A blend of 12-year-old single malts spends six more months in bespoke barrels that previously held superior Umeshu plum liquor. - read on...

Smokehead Sherry Bomb 48 percent

Fasten Your Seat Belt - read on...

Two - no, Three from Bunnahabhain

This was going to be about two of my favorite Bunnahabhain whiskies, but...

Pinhook Rye + Bourbon Selections

Proofed and blended to be singular and remarkable - read on...

Hatozaki Distillery

Omakase Pure Malt Edition First Release 46 percent - read on...

Michel Couvreur - Blossoming Auld Sherried Whisky 45%

Rare and Intricate - read on...

Torabhaig Allt Glean

Well-Tempered Peat, Well Crafted Malt - read on...

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