Twin Liquors

I would rather make my own booze in the bathtub with my feet than shop Twin Liquors again.

We were vacationing in Wimberly and really needed to re-​stock our wine collection. We shopped at HEB next door and were thrilled when we came into Twin Liquors and saw the selection. We are pretty specific about wines we like and Twin liquors had something across many palates that we were trying to accommodate. One of the staff members helped me select a CA Meritage for our guests that was wonderful and exactly what I wanted when I described what we were looking for. Great find! Great prices! Great staff!

I usually don’t have trouble at this location, but last time was a bit different. My friend and I walked into the store. We go there quite a bit. So, they usually recognize us. We walked into the beer cooler and started looking around. Upon coming out, the store manager was watching us, like a freaking hawk. I guess he thought we were trying to steal 6 packs when we were in jeans and t-​shirts. Still can’t figure out where exactly we would put them. Either way, he followed us around the store practically the whole time. I just do not understand.
In terms of selection, it’s fairly good. I am from Houston, so maybe I am spoiled. The beer and wine selection are above average, especially with craft beers. In terms of liquor though, I’d say it has a great selection for a college town. However, I enjoy scotch, and their selection is pretty basic. But, it is a college town, and I can understand them not selling $ 100 bottles. All in all, a good store though.

Great selection and the staff was very friendly and helpful.

«Caution» on discounts. The 20% off on 6 bottles of wine through the end of December 2012 appeared to be a really good deal. I purchased more than 6 bottles because the 20% made price on my regular wine comparable to HEB prices. Accustomed to picking up 6 bottles of wine and receiving a 10% discount (no strings attached) at HEB, I did just that last month. After I got home and looked at the receipt, there were 4 bottles of wine that didn’t receive the 20% discount. I called to speak with the manager, and he readily offered for me to bring the bottles back for a refund. I had missed the «small print» that says any price ending in a 2 is not eligible for the discount and guess what? There is small print on the shelf on some wines that says «no further discount»! That said, BEWARE. Also, their prices are higher than HEB on some of the wines — they say that they shop the competition and provide comparable pricing. I do not find that to be the case. Their marketing, in my opinion, is misleading.

Went into the store last night to buy a few bottles for Christmas Presents. Checked my bank account the next morning and they had charged me twice. Be very cautious when using your credit cards here.

Dear Twin Liquors at Store #55:
Your attention to the needs of our daughter’s wedding at Vista West Ranch goes beyond the normal realm of what we expect. Ryan was attentive to everything we needed, and he made sure every change was attended to immediately. Your prices were the best in the region! We needed some specialty items, and Ryan saw to it that we got exactly what we needed. Our daughter’s wedding was a huge success, thanks largely to the work of Ryan.
Respectfully,
James and Janeil McCrury

I’ve gone here for a while, always wanting to try new things. I’ve enjoyed the atmosphere they’ve created. The shop seems well placed and organized. I have a few favorite employees, every once and a while you get a rude one. I’m guessing it’s just a bad day, nothing more. The prices are decent and they have a good selection. I’d recommend going here, since they have convenient locations. Don’t be turned off because of the strip-​mall-​esque locations. The interior is what counts and they do a fair job at taking care of that.
–A

Good selection, reasonably knowledgeable staff, fair prices. However, their customer service stinks. I was visiting from NY and told them that I wanted to buy some wine for the relatives who were hosting us, but I wasn’t sure what they liked. Their policy states that you can return or exchange unopened liquor with the receipt for up to 14 days. I found out that my aunt doesn’t drink wine. So, I went back 2 days after purchase with my receipt. The person who sold me the wine wasn’t there. The cashier said they do not exchange wine because it’s «perishable» and it isn’t liquor. It’s wine, not milk! And it’s sold in a liquor store, so it’s liquor. And customer service is there to satisfy the customer – especially when they’re trading UP. I wanted to exchange the $ 15 bottle of wine I bought 2 days prior for a $ 60 bottle of premium tequila. But she refused. Since UPS would not ship the wine to my NY address, I threw the bottle away. And bought my tequila elsewhere.

Despite this Twin Liquors’s strip mall locale, I never feel trashy walking in the door. I want to believe that this has more to do with the cheery staff and atmosphere inside and less to do with my standards for liquor stores.
Decent price here, as well as selection despite the size of the store.
Warning: be skeptical of the bottles they attempt to recommend you, as I’ve gotten stuck with a doozie or two that weren’t good for anything but mixing. That said, the staff does seem to know booze beyond their overstock and can field your questions on differences in taste between products.

When I saw that this was a liquor store in a random strip mall, at first I was concerned that the selection would be limited. Once we entered, I was pleasantly surprised. They had all of the standards and some great sales to boot. The staff was great to make a recommendation if something similar was on sale. In these times, I’m happy to save money where I can. Definitely a good choice.

Now back living in a wet county, and glad of it. If I want to pick up a little something at the grocery store, it isn’t an issue. That said, I am usually a bit more discerning and want both a better selection and a knowledgeable shop-​keep. I was lucky enough to find just that, and only a stone’s-throw from home.
I’ll preface this otherwise rave review by saying one star was deducted for a sub-​par beer selection. Being a lover of grain as well as grape, this can be a bit of a problem. That said, the wine selection is excellent for such a small shop. I get the feeling I am in a Manhattan bodega, walking these aisles. And whilst walking them, I am privy to the wonderful help of Chad, wine enthusiast and store manager extraordinaire.
On my first visit to the store, my lady and I were just getting a feel for things. With a go-​to beer location locked away, we wanted a wine seller of higher repute than the HEB. No purchases made on day one, but Chad offered his card. I was back with friends two days later. After some excellent recommendations, we each left with 3 bottles (and a wine tote) and all at 20% off. Not only was I happy with the recommendations, I was introduced to one of the best whites I’ve ever had (a muscadet). Back a couple of weeks later and Chad and I are greeting each other by first name.
Chad did a great job making me feel welcome right out of the gate and my lady and I are happy to call him our wine-​guy. Stop in for a good recommendation. Or go on drinking your Llano. I don’t care.