Seattle's First *Premier* Liquor Store

So: The state's first *premier* liquor store opened yesterday at 4100 SW Alaska Street in West Seattle. What makes this liquor store more special than the handfuls of other state-run stores, you ask?

According to a press release from the Washington State Liquor Control Board, instead of what we fondly refer to as the average store's "1950's East Berlin minimalism" vibe, this new *premier* liquor store features digital signage! Hard-wood floors! "Upscale... fixtures!" And an old-timey tasting bar (a.k.a controlled environment) where moderate samples will occasionally be offered. As Andrew Bohrer of the hilarious, articulate and joyfully caustic liquor blog CaskStrength says, "The WSLCB has a lot of employees that have helped elevate spirits over the past few years and they deserve a work environment better than the average dry cleaner or teriyaki shack, glad they have at least one." Indeed.

WSLCB

An invitation to drink moderately, sometimes.

More importantly, the new store reportedly stocks—or 2,000 spirits—than average stores, and prominently features Washington State craft spirits, beer, and wine.