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    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.

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    Celebrating Bourbon Heritage Month Aug 31, 2026
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    September is National Bourbon Heritage Month celebrating bourbon as a distinctive American product. Sazerac Company Brand Ambassador Matt Ray and ABS Retail Operations Manager join host Jocelyn Rawat to discuss Maryland's role in bourbon history, tips for a perfect old fashioned, seasonal bourbon cocktails, and how you can get highly sought-after bottles at the suggested retail price.

    Keeping Each Other Safe - From Prom to the Beach and the Road in Between Jun 18, 2026
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    Summer is made for patios, cookouts, beach drives, and maybe alcoholic drinks. But it also brings the “hundred deadliest days.” MVA Administrator Chrissy Nizer, ABS Outreach Manager Roddy Aguirre, and essay contest winner Elise Bradley talk plainly about what keeps our community safe as we enjoy prom, graduation, road trips, and lazy days with family and friends. Plus, test your knowledge with Chrissy’s quiz.

    Growing Montgomery County Wine Country May 13, 2026
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    Montgomery County is well known for its shopping, dining and culture. But did you know that in the Agricultural Reserve, it is also wine country? We sit down with Keith Miller, CEO of the Montgomery County Revenue Authority, and Angie Alvarez from ABS’s Seneca Meadows retail store to discuss how The Crossvines, ABS, and others are working toward economic development, agricultural tourism, and opportunity for local winemakers.

    The transcript for this episode is available here:
    https://www.buzzsprout.com/2345583/19170747-growing-montgomery-county-wine-country/transcript

    Navigating Change in the Spirits Industry Feb 20, 2026
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    Change is on the menu. Chris Swonger, President and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, and Kathie Durbin, Director of Alcohol Beverage Services, unpack how consumer habits, global trade, and local policy are reshaping the drinks landscape. From falling overall alcohol use to surging curiosity about flavor, moderation, and convenience, guests examine the forces affecting your next purchase.

    The transcript of this episode can be found here:
    https://www.buzzsprout.com/2345583/18713030-navigating-change-in-the-spirits-industry/transcript

    Holiday Gift Guide Nov 25, 2025
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    Wine Educator Robert Cavanaugh and Kensington Store Manager Preston James share smart, budget‑savvy ways to choose wines and spirits for holiday parties, stocking stuffers, and tasteful gifts. Get expert tips on dessert wines, eggnog, and global liquors. And learn how to score rare bourbons at great prices. Want a signature cocktail for your celebration? Try Robert’s variations on the Kir Royale or Preston’s overnight sangria.

    The transcript of this episode can be found here:
    https://www.buzzsprout.com/2345583/18245732-holiday-gift-guide/transcript

    Voices From Control Systems Across the Country Nov 07, 2025
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    How do control systems balance great selection, fair pricing, and public health while still celebrating local flavor? Host Jocelyn Rawat set up in Bethesda at the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association's Administrators Conference with leaders from across the country to share what’s working—from smarter stores and faster delivery to regional spirits and traditions that tell a story. Guests reveal answers to some compelling questions, including: Does Prohibition still influence today's spirits? Which monsters make the best drinks? And who stole the huckleberries?
    The transcript for this episode can be found here:
    https://www.buzzsprout.com/2345583/18151001-voices-from-control-systems-across-the-country/transcript

    Protecting Our Shelves from Retail Theft Sep 23, 2025
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    ABS Loss Prevention Manager Pete Schomburg and MCPD Sgt. Jesse Dickensheets discuss the partnership that helps keep prices down, fund essential services and deter crime. The approach has decreased shoplifting incidents in ABS retail stores, increased restitution orders from prosecuted cases, and improved product availability and prices.

    The transcript of this episode can be found here:
    https://www.buzzsprout.com/2345583/17868439-protecting-our-shelves-from-retail-theft/transcript

    Literature's Most Famous Drinks Jun 26, 2025
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    Your book club will love these novels served with their famous cocktails.

    ABS Liquor Store Assistant Manager Mike Gantt and MCPL Librarian Nathan Chadwick join host Jocelyn Rawat to curate a list of a dozen books and their signature drinks that will keep readers entertained while they relax by the pool or plan a cocktail-themed book club. Guests share literary insights paired with bartending tips – like why James Bond’s preference for “shaken not stirred” results in a weaker drink or how some bars incorrectly make the tequila sunrise.

    The episode coincides with Montgomery County Public Libraries' second annual Color Our World Adult Summer Reading program.

    The transcript of this episode can be found here:
    https://www.buzzsprout.com/2345583/17378909-literature-s-most-famous-drinks/transcript

    Top Ten Bestselling Beers, Wines and Spirits Jun 04, 2025
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    Can you guess the top ten best-selling beers, wines and spirits? ABS Communications Manager Melissa Romeo and Breakthru Beverage Division Sales Director Joe Giardina join host Jocelyn Rawat to reveal the ten most purchased products by category, the broad array of products available through the ABS warehouse, and how new products come to the Montgomery County market. Guests also recommend some popular mixed drinks you can make with the top-selling liquor.
    The transcript of this episode can be found here:
    https://www.buzzsprout.com/2345583/17281752-top-ten-bestselling-beers-wines-and-spirits/transcript

    Festivals and Special Events Mar 17, 2025
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    ABS Special Events Licensing Manager Roddy Aguirre and Parks Activation Director Mike Coppersmith join host Jocelyn Rawat to discuss upcoming Montgomery Parks festivals with alcohol, Parks rental facilities, and the ABS special events licensing program. Play along as guests take a quiz about which events need a license. Wedding reception? Block party? Concert? HOA meeting? Grand opening? The answers might surprise you.

    The transcript of this episode can be found here:
    https://www.buzzsprout.com/2345583/16805571-festivals-and-special-events/transcript

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