As far as the selection, it is decent for Hancock. The staff is always super friendly!…read more They are not getting a higher rating for one reason...prices. I like wine, but can buy the same brand in a larger bottle for $3.00 or more less in Hagerstown. So honestly, I only stop by Potomac Liquors if I need to. The cost is just higher and it's just because Hancock is a small town. So my suggestion is if you drink, buy when you are in Hagerstown.

My husband and I had just bought our house in Hancock. I took my cousin with me and we went to get…read moresome alcohol so we (some family & friends) could all relax and have a few drinks. We stopped originally at Pittman's Liquor Store since it was closest to our house. My husband and I love a particular brand of rum (Whalers Vanilla). I didn't see any so we asked if they had any. They said no. I explained we just moved here and bought bottles frequently enough - could they special order some in? They said absolutely not - they don't do special orders (and were quite snotty about it). I quietly told my cousin that we won't be shopping here ever again if this is how rudely they treat their customers. The woman behind the counter apparently overheard me and she actually said "Good!" How much ruder can someone get?! We were planning to buy a few hundred dollars in alcohol from them. We went down the road instead to Potomac Liquors. They cheerfully agreed to always stock whatever alcohol we wanted so long as we always shopped there (instead of anywhere else). We happily agreed and will NEVER set foot in Pittman's Liquor Store again. I should probably add that this was my first shopping experience in Hancock. I'm glad not all Hancock merchants share Pittman's snobbery. I will ALWAYS shop at Potomac Liquors. The owner - and all the employees - are super friendly. They remember me and my husband from visit to visit. They always chat with us and are willing to do what they can to ensure we are completely satisfied. I've never had a negative experience with them - EVER. These are the friendliest, most helpful people I've ever met. I tell all our friends and family about what happened and that they need to ALWAYS shop (exclusively) at Potomac Liquors.

Off the beaten path and they have some good bourbon, but it's overpriced. Staff was very nice and…read morestore clean. More of a beer stop in my opinion.

North End has a decent selection of beer, wine and alcohol for the small town of Hancock. A big…read morebonus to shopping at North End is their frequent buyers Club Card. Make sure you ask for one and sign up to save money on alcohol.

We have driven by a few times and decided to stop in. Small…read moreand unassuming space, very unique varietals. The owner was very personable and had great stories on each of the wines , names and label art. All stainless fermentaion, very fruit forward. The tastings are either 5 or 10 small pours, that you pick from their wine list. They use small plastic thimble like cups for tasting, which was enough to get the flavor. Tasting room had an assortment of gifts. Dog friendly My rating rationale for beer, wine, or spirits: +1 Service +1 Atmosphere/Vibe +.5 Taste/Quality (Flavor, aroma, and overall quality of the beverage) +.5 Presentation (Glassware, garnishes, and visual appeal of the drinks) +1 Selection/Variety (Range of beer, wine, or spirit options and uniqueness of offerings)

This place scores a 10 for personality. The owners are hard working and provide a very personable…read moretasting. We loved the horses. They're just as friendly as the owners. Bring apples for the horses. We had a fun Fall afternoon.

Well worth the drive off the beaten path. Really good brews, mix of different styles. Food truck…read moreoptions to fix your hungries. The staff is so cool and attentive. Both the inside and outside spaces are stellar. Will definitely be back.

Ohhh, 1812 Brewery you stole my hoppy soul. What a great find and a great brewery. I am glad to see…read moreWestern Maryland in the brewery scene and with such a wonderful brewery. I had no idea this brewery was here until a recent trip to Rocky Gap Resort. No matter where I travel I always find every brewery through Yelp and try to hit up as many as possible. Thank you my fellow Yelpers :) This place is really off the beaten path and those are my favorite kind of breweries. It's located on an old farm and its whole vibe screams, "Come on in and enjoy yourself!" I love the space the people who own this have created. The outside area is open, airy, and peaceful. The lower building with the restrooms is a great space too. I love how they serve the beers out of the lower part of the upper building. Super cool setup. We ordered: Girlfriend: Lemon Blueberry Sour Ale (5/5) Me: Blood Orange Horizon (5/5) We also ordered some food from Jackies Groovy Cheese truck while enjoying our beers. I'm going to have to make you a Yelp page because I wanted to give you praise and you weren't on here yet. - Fried Pickle Slices (6/5) - Jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese (6/5) They were both super tasty. By far the best fried pickle slices we have ever had and those jalapeño poppers were super crunchy, cooked to perfection, and loaded with cheese. Yum! Fried foods paired with beer is my weakness. We didn't get a chance to explore the inside of the upper building but that gives us something to look forward to the next time we are in the area but to also check out everything else great they have to offer including their other delicious beers and whatever food truck is there on our next visit. We will be back again soon but until then, Happy Drinking! Sláinte:)

What a nice hiding spot we happened across! Friendly welcome and tasty wines! Loved having RR with…read moreus to get socialized. Great spot for a party !

Dale and Natalie are too cute. Very personable. They welcomed us with a wine tasting. All sweet…read morefruity wines, but even if you prefer dry, there is something here for everyone!

Never go to this store. They advertise sales that you can not get without a membership card much is…read morenot stated anywhere. They Refuse to give refunds once you notice this. you can not get the owners information for action when asked. They are complete rip offs and rude. Do not ever go here.

Overpriced bourbon. Waste of time if you hunt. Would not recommend. 99.99 for John j bowman that is…read moreoff the allocation list in Virginia for 56.99

Passing through Martinsburg, WV on a mini road trip, we found Brix 27 on Yelp. We stopped in for…read moredinner (see separate rave review) and ended up at The Downtown Winedown next door afterwards. Mainly because during our dinner, Mason G stopped in to give us a mini sample of wine (which others described as tasting like bubble gum, but I found to taste like the odor of Boulder incense - if that's a thing). He told us to stop in after dinner and he'd help us choose some bottles to take home. Not to worry that the store had already closed when we wrapped up dinner, because Mason was waiting for us and unlocked the store so we could make some purchases. I learned he's a middle school Science teacher, as well as a wine connoisseur. The wines displayed here correspond to the flights next door at Brix 27 so you're sure to get exactly which flight you liked. Mason helped us find the Spanish Red flight we had enjoyed at dinner. We bought the Rioja Tempranillo, as well as a Volver 2019 Tempranillo and a specialty Malbec/Port which Mason said was delicious. These are quality wines at a cute wine boutique so you're going to pay more here than at a chain liquor store. We plan to save these for the holidays to enjoy with family.

Now that I have my chicken, I need some beer. T & N has a large selection but this liquor store has…read moremore of warehouse feel than retail. A lot of merchandise is simply stacked high on the floors making for narrow aisles in front of the coolers. And the coolers do have a good selection. I managed to find a sixer of something different and was on my way in a brief moment. Can't complain.

And the award for the least friendly liquor store goes to.... T&N!…read moreNo smiles, no welcome, no offer of help, no thank you when I check out... Prices are not that competitive, the layout is cramped & the bottles are dusty. Far more better places that welcome your business in the area!