As you leave the comparative modernity of businesses along I-20, and travel into the shade of tall pines and murky creek currents around 167, an eerie quiet sets in, and you almost expect a rain of arrows to shell your vehicle. A stop in Bernice could seem dangerous. But Bernice Liquor delivers the fortification you’ll need to continue your journey further on upriver. What this little hut lacks in fine wine selection, it makes up for with a wide range of quality liquors, a variety of prepared daquiris to go(extra shot only 20 cents more) and hard-to-find beverages like Riunite, Zima, and Seagrams Escapes Wine Coolers. There is a drive-thru window, but for those who venture inside, local character is available at no additional charge.