Cumberland and ABC Store

Really creepy security, such a strange thing to have to deal with state-​owned liquor stores.

I really only shop here because they have a better selection than the tax-​free choices at Ft. Bragg. I’ve been watched as if I was going to steal something on numerous occasions, by the same cashier who (surprise!) isn’t all that friendly. Trust me, if it weren’t for the endless shelf of singles, and the complete lack of variety that defines Fayetteville, these people wouldn’t get a dime from me.
On a positive note, there is one worker that is quite pleasant, unfortunately I’ve only had the opportunity to interact with her once.

I’ve never reviewed a liquor store, so this is kind of weird. I’m not sure of the actual expectations, but this is my go-​to liquor store. It’s always nice and clean in there and they have all the liquors I have ever looked for or wanted.
I’ve been in there when there was a long line, but they have 3 – 4 registers that can speed up the process better than Wal-​Mart across the street lol.

I can’t begin to understand North Carolina’s archaic liquor laws, but since I am not a big drinker nor inclined to change the laws here — I will go w/​it. For some reason, beer can be sold at Walmart/​Grocery Stores, but liquor (and LIQUOR ONLY) is sold at these Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) stores. I have no idea what the deal is, but I am sure it is some type of racket established by the state government.
Enough about «the man» — on to my review. I was driving down Raeford Road (not close at all to my house) and decided to pick up a few beverages. I went into the ABC –holy crap! It is actually a bright, clean, well organized liquor store — — nothing like the ABC I usually go to on Ramsey.
I was looking for a specific type of rum (of course) and a clerk immediately asked if I needed assistance — rather impressive. I was buying a bottle of something else and another clerk asked how I drank it. Okay, just thought she was making some conversation — nope, she makes a suggestion to mix it w/​some vodka and ANOTHER drink. Basically, I ended up buying $ 40 extra bucks of liquor because of the helpful clerks. I know it is bizarre the workers would actually HELP their customers and make recommendations (sarcasm).
I will NOT drive all the way across Fayetteville to this ABC, BUT — this is by far the best one I shopped!