Dellwood ABC

I’ve tried the stores in Asheville, Maggie Valley, and Waynesville and this is my favorite. The staff is excellent! Everyone treats me like an old friend and they were happy to stock the brand of rum I like to drink. They are also pet friendly and always have a treat for my hound and if I don’t have her with me, they always ask about her.

This place is well stocked, the staff is friendly, and the building is pretty new. I was never a fan of state run liquor stores having come from Massachusetts where there is practically a privately owned store on every corner ensuring variety and competition. That said, I’ve noticed a wide range of quality in the state run stores. Some are small and dingy, some carry only the basics, etc. Some stores however go above and beyond. They make an effort to special order items if there is enough demand, they have a huge selection, and the stores are clean and well maintained. This is one of those stores. It also has the advantage of being on one of the main roads going into the mountains so stick up why you can. It may be the last place to get hard liquor that you see.