• Spirited Discussions: A Podcast by Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services

  • By: Jocelyn Rawat
  • Podcast

Spirited Discussions: A Podcast by Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services

By: Jocelyn Rawat
  • Summary

  • 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.

    © 2024 Spirited Discussions: A Podcast by Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services
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Episodes
  • Premium Sipping Tequila
    Jan 2 2025

    Discover the culture of Mexico and the nuanced flavors of premium sipping tequila.

    ABS Community Business Engagement Specialist John Bowles and Clase Azul Mexico Global Brand Maestro Rubén Vargas join host Jocelyn Rawat to discuss tequila-making practices, tips for enjoying premium expressions, and traditional cocktail recipes. Guests examine tequila’s growth in popularity and how you can be the first to learn about masterclasses and other tasting events in ABS retail stores.

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    22 mins
  • Selecting French Wines
    Dec 2 2024

    Discover the distinctive winemaking regions in France, how to pair French wines with food, and the ways ABS helps its customers find the right wine for their needs.

    ABS Retail Store Manager Abdul Jones and Adventure Wine founder Robert Cavanaugh join host Jocelyn Rawat to explore the ways different climates create unique flavors, how food and wine complement each other, and what customers can do to discover French wines in ABS retail stores. Guests recommend specific French wines to pair with seasonal dishes, local seafood, and dessert. They also highlight bottles that make great gifts.

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    16 mins
  • Local Beer
    Oct 30 2024

    Learn how one local brewery incorporates history and artistry into its products, how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the hospitality industry, and why ABS supports small alcohol manufacturers. ABS Retail Operations Chief Sean Peters and Silver Branch Brewing Company’s Chief Operating Officer Brett Robison join host Jocelyn Rawat to explore how art, science and geography come together at Silver Branch Brewing Company to create Dr. Juicy IPA, Gnome for the Holidays saison, and Glass Castle pilsner, which are available in the brewery’s taproom and in ABS retail stores. Guests discuss the fast pace of change in the hospitality industry since 2020 and the ways ABS helps small businesses get a foothold in the competitive market.

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    18 mins

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