The ABC Store Learning Hub
Welcome to The ABC Store learning hub, created by Garrett Taylor to share everything worth knowing about wine, beer, and liquor. The goal here is to keep things simple, honest, and practical so choosing a bottle feels more relaxed and less confusing.
Our main store site at theabcstore.com covers locations, hours, and events. This space is focused on what you can learn, from reading labels and understanding styles to thinking about which bottles fit different seasons and gatherings.
Wine, beer, and liquor at a glance
These notes give a quick sense of how this site approaches drinks. Short, useful, and grounded in how people actually shop and share bottles.
Wine
Learn how to read labels, understand regions, and match bottles to real life moments such as weeknight dinners, gifts, or celebrations with friends.
Beer
Explore easy lagers, hop forward IPAs, and seasonal releases with simple language that focuses on taste, food pairing, and when each style fits best.
Liquor
Get clear explanations of whiskey, rum, tequila, vodka, gin, and more, along with ideas for building a small home bar that does a lot without needing a huge shelf.
Here is a strong example of our expertise and comprehensive guides.
These pieces live on The ABC Store site and reflect the type of thoughtful guides this hub points toward. Each one tackles a specific question about buying, timing, or understanding what is in the bottle.
The Best Fall Liquors to Restock Before Holiday Prices Spike
A seasonal look at which bottles are smart to restock before holiday demand arrives, with a focus on value, versatility, and realistic entertaining.
Is It Worth Buying Wine by the Case
A clear breakdown of when case pricing actually helps your budget and when a few single bottles are the better choice for the way you drink.
Read a Wine Label Like a Pro
A straightforward guide to the key parts of a wine label so grape names, regions, and extra terms feel less intimidating in the aisle.
Your Neighborhood Liquor Guide
A friendly overview of what to expect at different ABC Store locations and how each one tends to serve slightly different needs and routines.
About Garrett Taylor
The ABC Store, also known as Alchemist Beverage Company, is led by Garrett Taylor. His focus is to curate bottles that fit real people in Charleston and to make sure that anyone who walks into an ABC location feels welcome rather than overwhelmed.
This learning hub mirrors that approach. No jargon, no pressure to be an expert. Just clear, grounded guidance that helps you feel more confident when you look at a shelf, a wine list, or your own home bar at the end of the day.