The Oneida Daily Dispatch (Oneida, NY)
Nation liquor store set to open Monday
The Tin Woodman’s Flask, the area’s newest addition to purchase wine and liquor will be open Monday, Nov. 27.
CHITTENANGO, N.Y. » The Oneida Nation will hold the grand opening of Tin Woodman’s Flask, a new wine and spirits superstore in Chittenango, on Monday, Nov. 27.
At 17,000 square feet, Tin Woodman’s Flask is one of the largest liquor stores in Upstate New York, featuring more than 100,000 bottles of wine and spirits. The new store is located in the Emerald City Plaza (formerly Chittenango Plaza), between Top’s and Yellow Brick Road Casino.
“We are excited to be announcing another grand opening and celebrating yet another step in the economic growth of our region,” said Oneida Nation Representative and Nation Enterprises CEO Ray Halbritter. “We are confident that Tin Woodman’s Flask will be a welcomed addition to our region and we are very proud to further our investment in Chittenango with the opening of this store.”
The new store will offer “Custom Order Service,” which allows guests an easy and convenient way to order any wine or spirit that may not be featured in the store, plus a 5 percent discount. As a way to introduce guests to new wines, spirits, craft cocktails and more, Tin Woodman’s Flask will host tasting events every Friday and Saturday in December. Opening weekend tasting events include: Friday, Dec. 1, from 4-7 p.m.: 19 Crimes, Kahlua and Jackson Family
Saturday, Dec. 2 from 1-4 p.m.: Line 39 Wines, Maker’s Mark and Thousand Island Winery
Saturday, Dec. 2, from 4-7 p.m.: Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Catskill Distilling and Beringer Main & Vine
The store will also feature interactive kiosks to educate guests about types and brands of wines and offer recommendations based on their personal preferences.
Tin Woodman’s Flask will be open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from9: a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.tinwoodmansflask.com.