Philadelphia – The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) announced a special tasting with Ben Franklin hosted by The Roaster’s Daughter, a Philadelphia-based spirits brand, will take place beginning at 4:00 PM Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Fine Wine & Good Spirits (FW&GS), 3151 Market St. (JFK Boulevard entrance), Philadelphia.
A Ben Franklin actor/historian will be on hand to talk about the prominent and historic Philadelphia personality. Samples of The Roaster’s Daughter Espresso Martini (Code 100031019; $19.99), a spirits-based drink crafted with premium vodka, 100% Arabica cold brew coffee, and bittersweet cacao, will be offered to those 21 years of age and older.
The Roaster’s Daughter is produced and bottled by Charles Jacquin et Cie., Co., America’s oldest cordial producer, in Philadelphia, the original home of U.S. coffee house culture born during the American Revolution. After the Boston Tea Party, which symbolized the American colonists’ rebellion against British taxation on tea, coffee gained widespread popularity in colonial towns, including Philadelphia. Coffee houses sprang up and became venues for discussions about the impending revolution. As men from Philadelphia departed to join the fight, women began managing the city’s coffee houses. The Roaster’s Daughter pays tribute to these historic coffee houses as it creates coffee beverages on the same cobblestone streets of Philadelphia where the original American coffee houses once stood.
Fine Wine & Good Spirits (FW&GS) is Pennsylvania’s go-to destination for wine, spirits, and ready-to-drink cocktails, as well as in-store tastings and events. With nearly 575 stores statewide and a robust online shopping experience at FWGS.com, FW&GS offers a wide selection of products for customers to discover new favorites, find trusted classics, and explore exclusive, limited-release selections. FW&GS is part of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB), which contributes to the state’s economy by returning taxes and profits – nearly $21.1 billion since the agency’s inception – to Pennsylvania’s General Fund, financing Pennsylvania’s schools, health and human services programs, law enforcement, and public safety and community initiatives. The PLCB also provides financial support for the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement, the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, other state agencies, and local municipalities across the state. Every purchase made at a FW&GS store or at FWGS.com helps strengthen Pennsylvania, supporting nearly 6,000 employees and more than 2,500 communities across the commonwealth.
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WHAT: A special tasting with Ben Franklin and The Roaster’s Daughter
WHEN: 4:00 PM Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025
WHERE: Fine Wine & Good Spirits, 3151 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19104
MEDIA CONTACT: Shawn M. Kelly, 717.303.8522
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