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We already mentioned the impending alcohol tax increase that will make drinking even more difficult. Now occasional Bostonist contributor Dale Cruse of Drinks Are On Me raises another booze-related issue: big box liquor stores. As though Bin Ends didn't already offer enough sinful selection, Wine Nation proposes converting a former Linens N Things ('member them?) in Braintree into what amounts to a Liquors N Things. Now, we're all for saving a little money on our liquor—especially if it's being taxed on top of regular prices—but do we have to do it at a traffic-jam-causin' Maryland-based business? Some folks are opposed enough to set up a website against the addition. What say you, liquor lovers seeking savings?

When it comes to South African wine, John Hafferty, co-owner of the Braintree wine shop Bin Ends, has a lot to say. But when it comes to teaching people about the region, he keeps it simple.