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The Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser. Wednesday 11 Dec 1861

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REDUCTION OF WINE DUTIES.

ENLARGEMENT AND EXTENSION OF PREMISES.

W. B. HELLARD,

WHOLESALE AND FAMILY WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT,

No. 1 EAST-STREET, Taunton,

RESPECTFULLY announces that in consequence of the increased demand for French, German, Spanish, and other WINES, he has recently added to his Old Established Vaults the adjoining Premises, and made such arrangements for the Wholesale and Family Trade as will enable him to supply pure Wines of the highest character at a saving of at least 20 per cent.

W. B. H. strongly recommends his PALE DRY DINNER SHERRY, 24s., 28s., and 32. per dozen. FINE OLD PORT, 28s., 32s., and 36s. per dozen.

SPLENDID OLD BOTTLED PORTS AND SHERRIES,

of the best shippers and choicest Vintages at proportionate prices. A stock of upwards of 2,000 dozen always on hand to select from.

CHOICE PORT, OF 1858 VINTAGE, THE COMET YEAR.

W. B. H. has imported a large quantity of this valuable Wine, respecting which it is the general opinion that it will equal the celebrated comet year of 1811. Prices 36s. and 42s. per dozen.

Epernay Champagne, 22s. and 38s.: Sparkling Hock and Moselle, 36s. and 42s.; Pure Sound Clarets, 14s., 24s., and 36s. per dozen.

Vin Ordinaire, Sauterne, Chablis, Burgundy, Beaune, &c., from 24s.

All other description of Still and Sparkling Wines, including Moet and Chandon's Champagne, Duc Montebello's ditto, Chateaux Maguax Claret, &c., &c., at reasonable prices.

The above in One-dozen Cases, or a less quantity if desired.

SPIRITS OF SUPERIOR QUALITY.

Brandy, finest Old Cognac, Pale or Brown; Rum, Old Jamaica; Best London and Plymouth Gin; Hollands Scheidam; Eau de Vie, pure pale Brandy, 18s. per gallon.

KINAHAN'S L.L. WHISKEY, pure, mild, mellow, and very wholesome, in bottles, 3s. 8d. each.

MOUNTAIN DEW, the only Genuine Scotch Whiskey, highly recommended.

LIQUEURS OF ALL KINDS.

PRICE LISTS OF WINES AND SPIRITS ON APPLICATION.

Goods forwards carriage paid to all parts.

N.B. - Bonded Cellars at Castle-street, Bridgwater, and St. Katharine's Dock, London.

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<NOTES: William Burge HELLARD son of Samuel HELLARD and Nancy BURGE, married Hannah MILWARD>