For regulars at Express Avenue, the TASMAC Liquor Shop in the basement is well known. It’s one of the few liquor stores located in malls with a full license to sell alcohol as long as you are above the age of 21. In the back of the store, they’ve set up two glass door refrigerators with beers – domestic and imported – so you can pick and choose from different brands. If you’re interested in more something more local, they have British Empire and the new kids on the block, Sterren and Kolt, both of which are brewed right here in our fair city. They also have the obvious choices of Kingfisher and Heineken.
Most rum drinkers would prefer a glass of Old Monk, unfortunately that is impossible if you live in Chennai {for various reasons}. However, there are other options and mostly in the Bacardi range of rums. You have your standard selection of McDowell’s, Royal Challenge, and Johnnie Walker {if you’re lucky}. There are also some locally made whiskies that are available, but it’s best that you do your research before buying something you’ve never heard of even if it might be cheaper than everything else on the shelf.
