County's Newest Liquor Store Doesn't Sell Wine Or Beer

GERMANTOWN, MD — Montgomery County's Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) has opened its first "hard liquor only" store in Poolesville.

The store, located at 19710 Fisher Ave., is open from noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

"The spirits only store provides spirits access to residents who previously had to drive a long way to purchase spirits," said ABS Director Bob Dorfman. "This store will keep shoppers in the area without competing with the mom-and-pop beer and wine stores that are currently there."

The Poolesville store is serving as a test run for future "spirits only" locations. All other county ABC stores sell hard liquor, as well as beer and wine.

"We appreciate the county's investment in our town," said Kerri Cook, president of the Town of Poolesville Commissioners. "A spirits only store keeps shoppers in Poolesville and our residents and small businesses really appreciate that."