We’re two senior citizens — not ancient, but technically so – who’d been loyal customers of Jason’s for years. Because they were caught allowing minors to sample wine, they suddenly demanded IDs for a wine tasting, no exceptions whatsoever. One of us did not have her ID with her, and management — again, who’d sold her wine for many years — rudely refused her a taste! Even worse, after we sent a note explaining our grievance, we got not a word of communication back. We met an employee in a different circumstance who told us our note had been received, but apparently our business wasn’t important enough for a reply… so we took it elsewhere.
Michael M.
Place rating: 4 Ellicott City, MD
This is my «go-to» liquor store because of selection. Lot’s of reviews here talk about higher prices, but it depends on what you are buying. Some brands are cheaper than competing stores. Their hours are far better than most other stores in the area for sure(open at 9AM on Sundays). I only have two small issues with this place. If your credit cards are the«chip» variety, this store can’t take them, and even with swipe cards their system is extremely clunky compared with the competition. And while parking is mostly adequate, it’s difficult to get in and out of the small lot, especially during rush hour, peak seasons, or when there is construction, so count on an extra few minutes to get in and out. Overall, its a good experience.
Jessica N.
Place rating: 4 Ellicott City, MD
Massive selection… But I left there today with ginger beer in a brown bag… There is no alcohol in ginger beer so it felt weird… But they always have a ridiculous selection… The parking lot could use some work… But most parking lots can on a Saturday evening
Robert M.
Place rating: 2 West Friendship, MD
I was in the area and stopped here to pick up a case of a European lager. Nothing that fancy. It is a large store with a nice selection, but far and away their beer prices are significantly higher than nearby stores. I just don’t see why I wouldn’t go a mile down the road to save 20%. In fact, I did.
Rob N.
Place rating: 4 Catonsville, MD
Nice people. Better’n your average beer and wine selection. Competitive prices. They carry a good number of craft beer sampler packs, too. I like being able to grab a half-case of mixed seasonals, so this is always a plus. Self-service walk-in beer cooler too, for full cases.
Beth T.
Place rating: 5 Ellicott City, MD
Very well stocked store with knowledgable and helpful staff. I am luckily within walking distance and I always find great sales on nice bottles of wine whenever I drop in. It is also my ‘go to’ store when I am looking for an atypical craft beer. Their customer service is also top notch. If you are having trouble finding something or need a recommendation the staff at Jason’s is extremely helpful. I also love their frequent wine and beer tasting tables!
Keith M.
Place rating: 5 Baltimore, MD
Pretty large beer selection. Also very good spirits selection. I don’t drink wine but there appeared to be a large selection of wine also. Prices are good, as you would expect from a large retailer. They even have special kegs of craft beer for steins and bottling. Like to bring friends and look at all the choices.
Bob R.
Place rating: 2 Ellicott City, MD
They have a decent craft beer selection, but it’s over priced and the staff is nothing to write home about. If you’re there and see a beer or wine you like, write it down, ride 2 minutes down the road to Pine Orchard and see if they sell it. If not, ask them to order it. Not only will you save a couple bucks per bottle/6pk but they also have a 10% beer/20% wine coupon that never expires. I just can’t support businesses that gouge their customers wallet.
Giang L.
Place rating: 5 Silver Spring, MD
Holy cow! The beer selection is above and beyond. It’s right around the corner from BonChon(which is byob for now) and there’s everything you can find in this place.
Joe K.
Place rating: 3 Annapolis, MD
Jason’s has a better selection then the neighboring liquor stores. Craft beer selection, cold 6⁄4 packs, and bomber selection is good, and far better than I expected it to be. Liquor wise, the selection is greater than the places around here, though the prices are a little higher they have everything you’ll be looking for(and the thing ones youre not). Wine selection is again another plus, and they have a good staff on hand to answer any questions about their selection. 3 stars, a little pricier than the other but it makes up for it in selection.
Carrie O.
Place rating: 5 Baltimore, MD
This is one huge liquor store, let me tell you. They have nearly everything you could possibly hope to find here — from local brews and IPAs to brand-name spirits, and even some really fancy-pants wines; we’re talking hundreds and hundreds of dollars a bottle wine. They might have cheap stuff like Mad Dog, but I sure didn’t see it here. Staff was really pleasant and tried hard to find me the ingredients for a «lost» drink recipe. They weren’t successful, but they really knocked themselves out trying, so I have to give them LOTS of cred for that. Prices were actually pretty good. We apparently hit a sale on Captain Morgan rums, so we ended up with a GINORMOUS bottle of it — we probably won’t need any more rum for the rest of the decade. Other items were decent to fairly priced. They had a lot of ingredients for making drinks as well, such as bitters and grenadine — that was nice to see. The selection, though, is what’s going to win you over here. Really, they have more items than any other liquor store I’ve seen(or reviewed here — sorry, Cranbrook Liquors, I’m looking at you). When we need to replenish our bar(not that we will have to any time soon), we’re coming back here. If you’re in the Ellicott City area, this is your one-stop shop. Hell, it’s worth a drive from the city and back.
Andrew B.
Place rating: 5 Philadelphia, PA
Stopped by on Xmas eve trying to find a few last minute throw ins. Beer selection is top notch. If you are in the hunt for seasonal micros they have a wide selection, as well as several different tough to find German beers. Staff was amazingly friendly.
Jeff C.
Place rating: 4 San Francisco, CA
Jason’s was a great find for me, as their beer and wine selection is typically awesome. Prices are good and the staff is fairly helpful. Also, they’re open on Sunday, which on a few occasions has been a lifesaver. Highly recommend.