
Spirited Discussions: A Podcast by Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services
Welcome to Spirited Discussions: A Podcast by Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services, exploring alcohol products, trends, and policies in our community. Expand your understanding of premium whiskeys, fine wines, and craft beer. Discover new and innovative products. And learn how Alcohol Beverage Services contributes to making Montgomery County a great place to live, work, and play.
Episodes feature experts from within ABS and private industry to answer some of the most intriguing questions about alcohol sales and service as well as public health and safety. What does the liquor board do? How do the highly allocated lotteries work? Where does the revenue go? And why isn’t there alcohol in supermarkets? If you have a question or idea for a future episode, email abs.spiriteddiscussions@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Spirited Discussions: A Podcast by Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services
Welcome to Alcohol Beverage Services
Learn about ABS’s three main functions – wholesale operations, retail stores, and licensing and regulation. ABS Director Kathie Durbin and Communications Manager Melissa Romeo join host Jocelyn Rawat to introduce you to the new premium retail brand, Oak Barrel & Vine, as well as the Department’s extensive warehouse and the role of the liquor board. Guests discuss why ABS makes a difference for Montgomery County residents, whether or not you buy alcohol.