Learning Enhancement
Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services
Wednesday | January 29, 2025
2:00 PM- 4:00 PM
201 Edison Park Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services is the alcohol wholesaler of beer, wine, and spirits for Montgomery County and operates 27 retail stores throughout the County. ABS also manages alcohol licensing, enforcement, and education for more than 1,000 businesses. In addition to providing for health and safety, the department benefits all residents by transferring more than $35 million in profits annually to pay down County debt and to support services that otherwise would be funded by County tax dollars.
On July 1, 2019 the department’s name changed from the Department of Liquor Control to Alcohol Beverage Services to better reflect its mission. ABS retail stores also are undergoing a rebranding to the enhanced retail line, Oak Barrel & Vine.
ABS Director, Kathie Durbin, will guide us on a tour of the main warehouse, providing insight into the origin of ABS, its purpose, and future in Montgomery County. The session will also include a tasting featuring some locally produced offerings.