New Hanover County ABC Board

05/30/2026

What do bourbon, crushed ice, fresh mint, and simple syrup all have in common? They make a fantastic cocktail.

The Mint Julep, first printed in John Davis’ 1803 book titled Travels of Four and a Half Years in the United States of America, was described as a morning beverage for Virginians.

More than 200 years later, we’ve learned a thing or two. Pro tip: When muddling mint, be gentle! You want to release the oils without destroying the leaves. Trust us on this one.

Happy Mint Julep Day! 🌿🥃

05/29/2026

Kicking the weekend off with ten new items, now available at ABC Stores throughout New Hanover County. Cheers, yall!

05/27/2026

It's come to our attention that some still don't know this...

NC ABC Boards don't cost taxpayers a dime! In reality, we generate public revenue that effectively lowers tax burden for individuals across the state.

With that, we raise you a (very) simple challenge: Can you dedicate just two minutes of your day to learn a little more about your ABC System? If so, take a look at the video below!

New Hanover County is one of North Carolina’s leading counties for ...

05/26/2026

Just dropping in with a little update on Gert & Cecil for your Tuesday timeline…

05/25/2026

Friendly reminder: Carolina Beach, Monkey Junction, and Wrightsville Beach ABC Stores are OPEN today 'till 5PM!

Wishing everyone a wonderful Memorial Day holiday. 🇺🇸

05/21/2026

Can you guess how many in-store liquor tastings we'll be hosting over the next couple of weeks?

If you happened to guess 35, you were right on the money! Pay us a visit on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday afternoons to get a taste of something new.

To see the full lineup of upcoming tasting events throughout New Hanover County, visit the 🔗 below!

05/19/2026

Head over to the Carolina Beach ABC Store for a bourbon drop happening today, May 19th at 6:00pm! 🥃💥

A reminder: with every purchase, YOU are supporting prevention and education initiatives that reduce the impact of alcohol and substance misuse in our local community. We thank you for your support!

For a list of available items and quantities for this drop, visit: newhanovercountyabc.com/beach-day

05/18/2026

New Hanover County ABC Stores in Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and Monkey Junction will be open from 9am to 5pm on Memorial Day.

All other New Hanover County ABC stores will be closed.

05/16/2026

Ever wonder why the “E” in Whiskey is sometimes dropped?

It’s a matter of geography. The “E” denotes whiskey distilled in the United States and Ireland, while the “E” is dropped for whisky distilled anywhere else in the world.

The difference in spelling reflects Scot and Gaelic deviations of the term “Uisge Beatha,” meaning “Water of Life.”

Happy World Whisky Day, everyone!

05/15/2026

To close out National Prevention Week, we have one more thing to say: recovery IS prevention!

Listen as Morgan Kauffman, Program Director with our grant partner, A Safe Place, discusses the magical transformation that takes place within their doors.

Healing from past trauma, addiction, and the weight of stigma are necessary steps to disrupt generational cycles and replace them with a legacy of health and hope.

We are honored to support programs that are leading the charge of prevention and recovery in our community, and our support is made possible by YOU!

SAMHSA