Reviews of Federal Wine & Spirits (Winery)

Guy Warwick

Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Check out their basement cellar. We popped in to get a bottle of wine, and I was looking for some Armagnac. The fellows working there couldn’t have been nicer. They got a couple of bottles down and gave me the background on each. They helped me pick out a nice Bordeaux as well. If I lived in Boston I’d make a habit of getting my wine and spirits there. Everyone there had a pleasant, low-key manner.

Arthur Serino

This place is difficult to get to if you have a car, but it's well worth the effort. My experience here was second to none. Joe is a true whiskey aficionado comma he has access to some of the best malts you could ever imagine, and if it's possible to get it in the United States, he can get it for you. The stuff for friendly, helpful, and we're even kind enough to let me sample some excellent scotch. This is one of the few true remaining examples of people who would rather build a good business relationship than make a few quick bucks. I'm not a wine or beer drinker, but I will say that their selection of scotch is phenomenal comma and their prices are actually quite reasonable, even for some of the rarest stuff. I also have to give proper respect for the decor, there's some very nice original ceramic tiles on the walls.

Josh Brinzo

Joe is the absolute best when it comes to scotch. All of the employees are extremely knowledgable and helpful. This is the perfect place to go if you are looking for something outside the standard liquor store offerings. Easily the best store in Boston and one of the best in the country!

Carla M. Gee

Best wine store in Boston

Seth Breidbart

Great selection, helpful and knowledgeable employees.

Don Lord

New favorite scotch place

Anthony Mahar

Amazing selection of wine, all tasted and selected by an amazing staff. Don't let the upstairs fool you, check out the cellar!

colby shepherd

Somewhat small, disorganized selection of liquor, especially tequila. You might be out of luck if you're looking for a specific brand.

Guy Warwick

Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Check out their basement cellar. We popped in to get a bottle of wine, and I was looking for some Armagnac. The fellows working there couldn’t have been nicer. They got a couple of bottles down and gave me the background on each. They helped me pick out a nice Bordeaux as well. If I lived in Boston I’d make a habit of getting my wine and spirits there. Everyone there had a pleasant, low-key manner.

Stavros Macrakis

Great selection of fine wines at all prices with good, friendly advice. Don't be fooled by the scuzzy-looking ground floor; besides the many good bottles there, there is a much larger selection in the cellar. Their weekly free tastings are a great way to discover new wines without buying lots of duds. They also have an excellent selection of spirits -- brandies, eaux-de-vie, whisky, etc. Prices are reasonable and they deliver case quantities free.

Robbie Malone

The old men know there spirits!

Giora Baran

Very professional service Have a great knowledge in their business They will adjust the right drink to your exact need. Highly recommended

Serena Starr

The employees were very nice in helping us pick wine that fit well with our budget, unfortunately the wine was not great. I imaging if you are trying to get nicer wine this is a great place, if you want cheap wine try somewhere else.

Jennifer Pellecchia

This is a great store. Service is very friendly and knowledgeable, and surprisingly quick, given that someone usually needs to climb a ladder or descend to the basement to grab your bottle. Communication is always very efficient and friendly if you need a special order. I'm pretty sure they deliver, but I've never taken advantage, since visiting the store is so much fun. Old school high ceilings and proximity to the Old State House make shopping here seem like an adventure.

Arthur Serino

This place is difficult to get to if you have a car, but it's well worth the effort. My experience here was second to none. Joe is a true whiskey aficionado comma he has access to some of the best malts you could ever imagine, and if it's possible to get it in the United States, he can get it for you. The stuff for friendly, helpful, and we're even kind enough to let me sample some excellent scotch. This is one of the few true remaining examples of people who would rather build a good business relationship than make a few quick bucks. I'm not a wine or beer drinker, but I will say that their selection of scotch is phenomenal comma and their prices are actually quite reasonable, even for some of the rarest stuff. I also have to give proper respect for the decor, there's some very nice original ceramic tiles on the walls.

Matt Gertman

The best place in Boston for fine wine and great often rare whiskey

Josh Brinzo

Joe is the absolute best when it comes to scotch. All of the employees are extremely knowledgable and helpful. This is the perfect place to go if you are looking for something outside the standard liquor store offerings. Easily the best store in Boston and one of the best in the country!

Isaiah Neve

They sell singles for a 50c mark-up. Great if you're out of town and want to try the local crafts.b

Andrea Canziani

Incredibile wines, and very competent people

Peter Bakker

These guys have a really good whiskey selection and are very knowledgeable.

Mayer Krochmal

Joe is the best!

Harold Hwang

Best place in Boston for your wine and spirits needs! Especially for Scotch/whisky (ask for Joe) and Italian wines (ask for Peter) that might be hard to find otherwise. Their French wine selection is also very impressive (ask for Len)

Bob Roldan

Great selection and some of the most knowledgeable wine minds in the city. Check out their tasting schedule.

Paul Magda

Recently while travelling through Boston, I tried to track down a liqueur that we can't get in Ontario. I stopped at a few liquor stores around the city... without any success. Most clerks didn't know/care when I asked them if they had it in stock. This location was the exception... They not only knew about the liqueur, they went out of the way to make sure it wasn't in stock and offered to order it for me in a few days. By far the best service I've received at a lower store.

WESLEM DE SOUZA

Clean

Isaiah Neve

They sell singles for a 50c mark-up. Great if you're out of town and want to try the local crafts.b

Roman Lilligren

Be sure to look in the basement! Very small store front is deceiving, friendly local staff.

Gayle Miller

Amazing selection of wine, all tasted and selected by an amazing staff.

Naoum Bourkas

Very knowledgeable sommelier

Ian B

Fantastically helpful staff

Joel Osgood

The older gentleman was super knowledge and the selection was pretty good

Jonathan Kost

Great selection and Joe is super knowledgeable for fine scotches. Definitely worth a visit!

giovanni reggiani

Amazing selection. Great knowledge.

Ashley Triscuit

Fantastic scotch collection.

Heidi T

Only stopped in for some beer, so I can't speak to other types of alcohol. It was tricky to find with google maps, especially with the construction going on. It showed it as just southeast of Allen Edmonds, in the same building. The directions told us to enter from Congress street, but the entrance is actually facing the big intersection of Devonshire/Congress/State. The store itself is pretty small. There was a decent selection of craft beers, but not a whole lot total. Wound up going elsewhere.

Nils

Best old world wine selection in boston

Matthew Stein

Amazing whisky selection, but you have to ask for it. Their shelf space is too small to display it all.

Nick Merrill

Peter’s knowledge is incredible. I’ve been going to various wine shops in Boston for years, and no one comes close to the level of discernment that Peter exhibits in his selections. If you have the opportunity, definitely try some of his wine. I’m pretty sure he has a story for every single bottle.

Loren Witzel

Friendly and great advice. The wine & spirit tastings are a highlight.

Gayle Miller

Amazing selection of wine, all tasted and selected by an amazing staff.

Stephen Hanaka

A surprisingly large selection of wines from around the world is downstairs. Complete with a full reservoir of knowledge between Len and Peter.

QUEEN JJANG

So it was crazy storming when I visited this place. It's got enough brands to choose from. The owner was nice. Google map kinda circle you around so make sure to look thoroughly before turning back.

Paul Buonopane

Rare combination of a heavy-hitter selection, and knowledgeable experts who aren't pretentious and genuinely want to help you find and experience awesome wine. Every person in the Boston area who loves wine and seeks out great sources should checkout the basement and talk with Len/Michael/Peter/Seth. A unique place.

Douglas Babcock

Awesome selection extremely knowledgable guys. Prices are a bit high but its a downtown liquor store so unaviodable.

Scheree Krueger

Great place to pick up spirits for our hotel stay; helpful, friendly staff!

QUEEN JJANG

So it was crazy storming when I visited this place. It's got enough brands to choose from. The owner was nice. Google map kinda circle you around so make sure to look thoroughly before turning back.

Jeff Nolan

To slow

Paul Buonopane

Rare combination of a heavy-hitter selection, and knowledgeable experts who aren't pretentious and genuinely want to help you find and experience awesome wine. Every person in the Boston area who loves wine and seeks out great sources should checkout the basement and talk with Len/Michael/Peter/Seth. A unique place.

Jonathan Emord

Great wine tastings on Wednesdays

Brian Wang

The entire staff is delightful. There's a reason why this place was selected as "Retailer of the Year" by Malt Advocate, that's Joe Howell. When it comes to whisky/ey he's the most knowledgable person I've ever met. Len and Peter know their wine and they've surrounded themselves with an excellent staff, even interns who are dying to break into the trade. They also have the deepest selection of old world wines I've ever seen. The backlog of older vintages is amazing and you'll frequently find these treasures lying on the rack as they become "ready to drink".

Sabine

weine aus aller welt und fachkundige beratung - top!

Ross Jablonski

Amazing selection. Staff was extremely helpful and willing to share their wealth of knowledge!

Douglas Babcock

Awesome selection extremely knowledgable guys. Prices are a bit high but its a downtown liquor store so unaviodable.

Hoyt Scharff

Kind of dirty, but the coolest wine store ever! So many legendary things.

Nicholas Fay

Helpful and knowledgeable staff that do anything they can to help customers. They also have a wide selection of wines and good selection of hard liqour.