Is arrack sold in supermarkets in Sri Lanka.
Can I easily buy a bottle of local arrack at Cargills or do I need a special store.
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You cannot buy arrack or any alcohol inside the main grocery aisles of supermarkets. In Sri Lanka alcohol is strictly sold through dedicated licensed wine stores.
However many large Cargills or Keells supermarkets have an attached separate wine store located right next door or near the parking lot. You can easily walk out of the grocery section and into the liquor shop to buy your arrack.
Just remember that all wine stores including those attached to supermarkets strictly close on Poya full moon days and major national holidays so plan your purchases accordingly.
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