Note: The Department of Liquor Control hopes you enjoy these websites, but cannot take responsibility for content or errors

Product Information Sites - A collection of complementary websites for those interested in wine, spirits and beer

Trade Association Sites - Websites of those associations and groups that cover different aspects of beverage alcohol 

Health, Prevention and Responsible Use Sites - A collection of sites that offer information on responsible service and substance abuse prevention

Enforcement Sites - Links to different bodies that enforce the laws relating to beverage alcohol.

Product Information Sites


 

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African American Wine Tasting Society - A non-profit organization focusing on improving and enhancing consumers' experiences with wine

American Society for Enology and Viticulture - A non-profit, scientific society dedicated to the interests of enologists, viticulturists and others in the fields of wine and grape research and production throughout the world 

American Viticulture and Enology Research Network - A network to enhance the health and international competitiveness of American wine and grape producers via a national research network

Bordeaux - The official site of Bordeaux

Cellarnotes.Net - Information on enjoying wine including a Vintage Chart  

Daily Drinks - Includes mixed drinks recipes (alcohol and non-alcohol)

Drink Boy - A site with numerous cocktail recipes

Epicurious - Improve your taste for wine-step by step

Food and Wine - A guide to matching wine and food

Grape Escape - Provides wine information in a slightly off-beat way  

How Alcohol Works - Explains what alcohol is and how it affects the body

Into Wine - A wonderful wine education site

Le Champagne - Site Officiel des Vin de Champagne

Learn About Wine - Consider the views of one wine educator 

Meritage Association - The official site of this relatively new wine category

Molecular Expressions - A site that shows how different cocktails appear under a microscope 

Rhone Rangers - A site to advance the knowledge of the Rhone grape grown in America

Slow Food Guide to Wines of the World - Conceived, directed, and produced by the International Slow Food Movement

Vintage Charts - A link to Wine Spectator’s on-line Vintage Wine Charts

Wine Enthusiast - A company that brings wine service products to a broad market and provides consumer access to wine preservation, wine storage, and electronic commerce

Wine Spectator - A magazine dedicated to advancing wine knowledge

Wine Press Northwest - Focuses on Washington, Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia Wines.  Listings, news and competition results!

WinePros - Your regular wine newsletter-Free!

Women for Winesense - Committed to ensuring that all women and men worldwide have unbiased information about the cultural heritage, social and health effect of moderate wine consumption

ZAP - The Zinfandel Advocates and Producers site  

Trade Associations Sites
 

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Beer Institute - The national association to represent the beer industry to Congress, state legislatures, and public forums

Distilled Spirits Council of the US - The national trade association representing producers and marketers of distilled spirits

National Alcoholic Beverages Association - The national trade association of US control jurisdictions

National Beer Wholesalers Association - The national trade association for beer wholesalers

Restaurant Association of Maryland -  The state association for promoting, protecting, and improving the food service industry

Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America, Inc. - The national trade association of wine and spirits wholesalers

Health, Prevention and Responsible Use Sites 
 

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AIM (Alcohol in Moderation) - University of Alabama Birmingham's online digest of articles on alcohol and health

Century Council - Funded by distillers, the Century Council develops and implements innovative programs and public awareness campaigns and promotes action through strategic partnerships. An independent Advisory Board of distinguished leaders in business, government, education, medicine, and other relevant disciplines assists The Council is continually developing innovative, effective ideas.

Boaters Against Drunk Driving (BADD)

How Alcohol Works - Explains what alcohol is and how it affects the body

Montgomery County, MD Health and Human Services - A division of Montgomery County, MD, Department of Health and Human Services

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)

Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD)

What You Need to Know about Alcohol and Substance Abuse -
Get information on abuse and treatment. This site contains information for all ages. 

Enforcement Sites
 

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Montgomery County, MD, Police - This link takes you directly to the Montgomery County, MD police website.

US Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives -
A law enforcement organization within the United States Department of Justice with unique responsibilities dedicated to reducing violent crime and protecting the public