a package for beverage containers such as cans arranged in two or more axially - stacked tiers includes a carton having interconnected top , bottom and side walls . end closure structure connected to at least some of the walls closes one end of the carton . a dispenser for the containers includes first and second apertures defined in the end closure structure . the first aperture extends from one of the side walls and the bottom wall into the end closure structure , and the second aperture extends from the same side wall and the top wall into the end closure structure . the first and second apertures terminate remote from each other such that a portion of the end closure structure extends between the apertures and is connected to the side wall .