Montgomery County, MD

09/19/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/19/2025 09:18

Montgomery County’s Alcohol Beverage Services to Celebrate Grand Opening of New 'Oak Barrel & Vine' Store in Wheaton on Thursday, Sept. 25

For Immediate Release: Friday, September 19, 2025

Montgomery County's Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) will open its newest Oak Barrel & Vine store in Wheaton at 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 25.

The celebration and ribbon cutting will be held inside the store's mall entrance, located near Costco at the Westfield Wheaton mall. The Westfield Wheaton mall is located at 11160 Viers Mill Road in Wheaton.

Elected officials and alcohol industry representatives are expected to attend the opening.

"Openings of Oak Barrel & Vine stores across our County have been well received, and the residents of Wheaton are going to be equally pleased with the selection, value, and service at this new location," said County Executive Marc Elrich. "Montgomery County's Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) generates over $35 million in net profits annually to fund County services. By reinvesting in our communities through stores like this, we are supporting local products and ensuring that ABS continues to provide real value for Montgomery County residents."

For the grand opening, seven rare and highly allocated items will be available exclusively at the Wheaton location:

  • Willett Family Estate 12YR Part-Time Maison Rye
  • Willett Family Estate 12YR Category 3 Bourbon
  • Willett Family Estate 11YR Sugar on Snow Bourbon
  • Elijah Craig 18YR Bourbon
  • Double Eagle Very Rare Bourbon
  • E.H. Taylor Small Batch Bourbon
  • Buffalo Trace Bourbon

When the doors open at 10 a.m., all items will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Customers are limited to one bottle total of the highly allocated products. Buffalo Trace will have no purchase restrictions.

From Thursday, Sept. 25 to Sunday, Sept. 28, the store will offer special wine and spirit tastings. Global spirits distributor Brown-Forman will offer personalized bottle engraving services with the purchase of its premium products, Woodford Reserve and Gentleman Jack.

The Oak Barrel & Vine branded stores showcase handpicked items, emphasizing spirits and locally made products. The new Wheaton location replaces the former store at 11405 Georgia Ave. and will be the sixth store to carry the Oak Barrel & Vine name.

This store introduces several new features for customers, including:

  • A spacious tasting room and event space.
  • An expanded selection of small-format items.
  • A dedicated section for non-alcoholic products.
  • Queue lines for faster checkout.
  • Clear way-finding signs and improved accessibility.

The Wheaton store will be open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon-5 p.m. on Sundays. For a full list of ABS store locations and hours, visit the ABS website.

"The new Oak Barrel & Vine store will provide customers with an elevated space and opportunities for tasting events and master classes," said ABS Director Kathie Durbin. "The Oak Barrel & Vine brand is designed to reflect our community by showcasing local products and providing dynamic service in a safe and inviting environment, turning shopping into an experience."

This is the first ABS retail store to open in a shopping mall. Customers will also enjoy the convenience of being near Costco and other popular shopping and dining options.

"The new Oak Barrel & Vine store will provide customers with an elevated space and opportunities for tasting events and master classes," said ABS Director Kathie Durbin. "The Oak Barrel & Vine brand is designed to reflect our community by showcasing local products and providing dynamic service in a safe and inviting environment, turning shopping into an experience."

The tasting and bottle engraving schedule for opening week is as follows:

Thursday, Sept. 25

  • 4-7 p.m. -- Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir

Friday, Sept. 26

  • 4-7 p.m. -- La Marca Prosecco Demi Sec
  • 4-7 p.m. -- Rombauer Chardonnay Carneros
  • 4-7 p.m. -- Bib & Tucker Bourbon Whiskies
  • 4-7 p.m. -- Gentleman Jack Whiskey ENGRAVING
  • 4-7 p.m. -- Woodford Reserve Bourbon ENGRAVING

Saturday, Sept. 27

  • 1-4 p.m. -- Glenfiddich Scotch 12YR Sherry Cask Finish Scotch Whisky
  • 1-4 p.m. -- Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch Whisky Balvenie 12YR Doublewood
  • 1-4 p.m. -- Balvenie Doublewood 12YR Single Malt Scotch Whisky
  • 4-7 p.m. -- Crown Royal Deluxe Canadian Whisky
  • 4-7 p.m. -- Crown Royal Marquis Canadian Whisky
  • 4-7 p.m. -- Crown Royal Chocolate Canadian Whisky

Sunday, Sept. 28

  • 1-4 p.m. -- Disaronno Amaretto
  • 1-4 p.m. -- Disaronno Amaretto Velvet

The Wheaton location joins Cabin John, Montrose, Gaithersburg, Westbard, and White Oak, which have been converted to the Oak Barrel & Vine brand. ABS plans to upgrade its remaining retail stores over the next several years.

ABS is the alcohol wholesaler of beer, wine, and spirits for Montgomery County and operates 27 retail stores throughout the County. In addition, ABS manages alcohol licensing, enforcement, and education for more than 1,000 businesses. Generating tens of millions of dollars in net income annually, the County uses ABS' profits to pay down County debt, with a large portion deposited in the general fund to pay for resident services that otherwise would be funded by County tax dollars.

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Release ID: 25-344
Media Contact: Jocelyn Rawat 202-604-7289
Categories: Alcoholic Beverage
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