Pacific Place‘s “ultimate shopping experience” is now a little more ultimate, with the addition of a holiday liquor store, “Spirits,” on its third level. I stopped in before a movie (Ninja Assassin, a frothy little romantic comedy, with ninjas) to survey the goods.

I had no idea of the number of gift packages that involve liquor, prior to visiting. Just in case you don’t get the holiday gift theme, they have built a Christmas tree out of Jim Beam. There’s not much to report on prices; it’s a Washington State Liquor store, after all, and it’s only at the mall because the state is hoping to make a little extra green during the holiday season.

Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. The store will be open through December 31, and then it’ll vanish.

One thing you’ll notice is that the shop doesn’t stock much wine, because there’s already a wine shop on the third level, Sixth Avenue Wine Seller. They have over 2,000 bottles in stock, with an emphasis on West coast wineries, and they are family-owned.

On walking in for the first time, I noticed there’s a terrific little wine bar at the back of the store where you can leave the mall behind. It’s open from 1-9 p.m., and Thursday through Saturday, there’s live piano. Back there you can buy wines by the glass or try a flight (around $15-$20), in addition to some small plates involving meats and cheeses.

Right now they are stocking up on champagne and sparkling wines, in anticipation of holiday parties.