Bourbon and Cold-Weather Drinks at CBC Liquors, Westford MA
CBC Liquors is the package store in Westford, Massachusetts, for bourbon, rye and everything else that belongs to the cold months: full-bodied red wines like Cabernet Sauvignon and red blends, stouts and porters, and the makings for hot toddies and mulled wine. This page goes through the store's winter shelves by occasion (a fireside pour, a holiday dinner, a snowed-in weekend), so you can plan everything for one trip to CBC Liquors, or order it for pickup or local delivery.
Our cold-weather season runs from November 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027. The collections below are pulled from what is on the shelves in Westford. Each card shows its own live price and stock.
Which bourbon and whiskey does CBC Liquors in Westford carry for winter?
CBC Liquors keeps a dedicated cold-weather bourbon and whiskey shelf in Westford, with bourbon, rye and other whiskeys for sipping neat, over a big cube, or in a hot toddy. The full selection is in the row below, and the guides after it can help you choose.
If you are choosing your first bottle of bourbon, start with our guide on how to choose a bourbon in Westford, MA, or see bourbon near me at CBC Liquors. If you already know the brand you want, we have guides to Knob Creek bourbon and rye, Woodford Reserve, Jim Beam Original, Honey, Vanilla and Red Stag and Stagg bourbon.
What is a good fireside pour for a cold night?
A bourbon or rye, sipped neat or with one large ice cube, is the classic fireside pour. Bourbon is usually rounder and sweeter, with vanilla and caramel. Rye is spicier and drier. Pick from the bourbon and whiskey row above.
Beyond bourbon, CBC Liquors has Jameson Irish Whiskey for a smoother, lighter pour. For something warming and sweet, try Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey or Fireball Torch'd Vanilla. Scotch fans can read our pages on Macallan, Laphroaig and Dewar's. If brandy is your after-dinner drink, see Hennessy cognac in Westford.
Which red wines go with a holiday dinner?
Full-bodied reds are the cold-weather choice for a holiday dinner. Cabernet Sauvignon and red blends stand up to roasts, braises and hearty sides. CBC Liquors gathers them on a cold-weather red wine shelf in Westford.
A few rules of thumb help:
- Cabernet Sauvignon goes with beef and lamb (see Josh Cabernet Sauvignon).
- Zinfandel goes with ham and barbecue-style dishes (see Zinfandel: what it tastes like and which to buy).
- Merlot is a softer choice for a mixed table (see merlot at CBC Liquors).
- Pinot Noir is the lighter red for turkey and poultry (see Pinot Noir near me).
If you are planning the November holiday table, our Thanksgiving wine guide for Westford covers the whole meal. If you are hosting guests who keep kosher, see kosher wine near me.
Which stouts and porters does CBC Liquors stock in winter?
CBC Liquors in Westford keeps a cold-weather shelf of dark beers. Stouts and porters have roasted, coffee and chocolate flavors that suit the cold months. They are good on their own and with stews, chili and dessert.
Stouts tend to be darker and more roasted, while porters are often a little lighter and more chocolatey. To find out more about one of the best-known stouts, read Guinness in Westford: what we carry. For the rest of the store's beer, including New England IPAs, lagers and sours, see craft beer near me at CBC Liquors.
What do I need for a hot toddy or mulled wine?
A hot toddy takes whiskey or bourbon, hot water, honey and lemon. Mulled wine takes a full-bodied red, warmed gently with spices, citrus and a little sweetener. CBC Liquors keeps the makings together on a cold-weather shelf so you can get them in one stop.
Hot toddy: stir about 1.5 oz of bourbon or whiskey and a spoonful of honey into a mug of hot water, then add a squeeze of lemon. Local honey works well; see Carlisle Honey in Westford. For a sweeter twist, use spiced rum such as Captain Morgan Spiced Rum instead of whiskey (more in our spiced rum guide).
Mulled wine: warm a bottle of fruity, full-bodied red from the red wine shelf on low heat with orange slices, cinnamon, cloves and a little sugar or honey. Keep it below a simmer so the alcohol doesn't cook off. For an extra kick, add a splash of brandy or liqueur; see liqueur near me in Westford.
What should I stock for a snowed-in weekend?
For a snowed-in weekend, one trip to CBC Liquors can cover it all: a bottle of bourbon for evenings, a couple of reds for dinners, a mixed pack of stouts and porters, and hot toddy or mulled wine makings. Shop the four cold-weather rows above before the storm arrives.
A simple checklist:
- One sipping bourbon or rye, plus a whiskey for toddies
- Two or three full-bodied reds: a Cabernet Sauvignon, a red blend and one to mull
- Stouts and porters for the fridge
- Honey, lemons and spices for hot drinks
- Easy mixers and a vodka such as Tito's for guests who want something lighter
Does CBC Liquors in Westford deliver, or can I pick up?
Yes. CBC Liquors delivers within 14 miles of the Westford store and takes pickup orders from shoppers within 60 miles. You can order your winter bourbon, wine and beer and either collect it in Westford or have it brought to your door before the weather turns.
For more on how delivery works, see liquor store that delivers near me in Westford and liquor store open near me with delivery.
Where is CBC Liquors and when is it open?
CBC Liquors is on Littleton Rd in Westford, Massachusetts. The store's address, phone, current hours and map are below.
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What else does CBC Liquors in Westford sell?
Besides the winter shelves, CBC Liquors in Westford carries spirits of every kind, wine, beer, cider, mead, seltzers and ready-to-drink cocktails. Browse every category below.
Questions about bourbon and winter drinks at CBC Liquors
Is there a liquor store in Westford, MA that sells bourbon?
Yes. CBC Liquors, the package store on Littleton Rd in Westford, Massachusetts, has bourbon, rye and other whiskeys, including a cold-weather bourbon and whiskey selection shown on this page.
When is the cold-weather season at CBC Liquors?
The store's cold-weather selection runs from November 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027, with bourbon, full-bodied reds, stouts and porters, and hot toddy and mulled wine makings.
Can I get bourbon delivered in Westford?
Yes. CBC Liquors delivers within 14 miles of its Westford store, and shoppers within 60 miles can order for pickup.
What is the best whiskey for a hot toddy?
A smooth, easy-drinking bourbon or Irish whiskey works best, because honey and lemon carry the rest of the flavor. Save your special sipping bottles for drinking neat.
Which red wine is best for mulled wine?
Choose a fruity, full-bodied red without too much oak, such as a red blend or Zinfandel. Save the special Cabernet Sauvignon for drinking with dinner.
What is the difference between a stout and a porter?
Both are dark beers with roasted malt. Stouts usually lean darker and more roasted or coffee-like, while porters are often a little lighter, with more chocolate. CBC Liquors in Westford stocks both on its cold-weather dark beer shelf.
