The Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) has released the ninth episode of its podcast,
Spirited Discussions
, highlighting the top ten bestselling beers, wines, and spirits sold across the county over the past year.
The episode features insights from ABS Communications Manager Melissa Romeo and Breakthru Beverage’s Joe Giardina, who discuss sales trends, popular mixed drinks, and the growing ready-to-drink (RTD) market.
The ABS serves as the alcohol wholesaler for Montgomery County, and operates 27 retail stores, oversees alcohol licensing, enforcement, and education for over 1,000 businesses. The agency generates more than $35 million in annual net income.
Top 10 Bestselling Beers (According to ABS):
10. Corona Extra – Four 6-pack bottles
9. Modelo Especial – Two 12-pack bottles
8. Miller Lite – 30-pack cans
7. Heineken – Two 12-pack bottles
6. Heineken – 24 loose bottles
5. Modelo Especial – 24 loose bottles
4. Modelo Especial – Two 12-pack cans
3. Modelo Especial – “Suitcase” (24-pack) cans
2. Corona Extra – Two 12-pack bottles
1. Corona Extra – 24 loose bottles
Top 10 Bestselling Wines (According to ABS):
10. Sutter Home Pinot Grigio
9. Apothic California Red Blend
8. Sutter Home Sauvignon Blanc
7. Josh Cellars Cabernet
6. BuzzBallz Lime Rita Chillers
5. Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
4. Wycliff California Brut Champagne
3. Sutter Home Chardonnay
2. Kendall Jackson Chardonnay
1. La Marca Prosecco
Top 10 Bestselling Spirits (According to ABS):
10. Aperol – 750 mL
9. Bowman’s Vodka – 1.75 L
8. High Noon – Tropical Variety Pack
7. High Noon – Surfside Variety Pack
6. Tito’s Handmade Vodka – 750 mL
5. High Noon – Variety 8-Pack
4. High Noon – Variety 12-Pack
3. Don Julio Reposado Tequila – 750 mL
2. Tito’s Handmade Vodka – 1 L
1. Tito’s Handmade Vodka – 1.75 L
You can listen to the full podcast here.
