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As the first liquor store in Wise County, Wise Liquors I in Rhome, and Wise Liquors II in Bridgeport, is able to provide a wide selection of beer, wine and liquor at affordable prices.

Jeff Hampton acquired the building where Wise Liquors is located in 2002. When Rhome residents voted in favor of their town becoming wet, the opportunity was too good to pass up. In may of 2007 the rersidents of Bridgeport voted wet and Wise Liquors II opened the following September.

Wise Liquors is a family-owned business. It is owned and operated by Heather and Jeff Hampton and Heather's Parents, Creed and Ida Minnis. Heather plans to keep Wise Liquors in the family.

Conveniently located at 105 US 81/287 in Rhome, Wise Liquors I is housed in a 3,700 Sq. Ft. facility, Wise Liquors II is located at 2202 Hwy 380 Ste 15 in Bridgeport is housed in a 2,527 Sq.Ft. space. Both locations are stocked with a wide array of domestic and import beer, wine, and liquor all at affordable prices. Some of Wise Liquors more popular items include: Crown Royal, Jack Daniels, Canadian Hunter, McCormick vodkas and Seagram's gin.

Not only was Wise Liquors I the first liquor store in Wise County, it is also the last liquor store between the Wise/Tarrant County line and Wichita Falls. It's also the closest liquor store to the Texas Motor Speedway. Wise Liquors II is on the way from Dallas to Lubbock and is close to Lake Bridgeport.

With the recent growth of Wise County and Wise Liquors' growing customer base, Heather said the store's inventory is always changing.

"We're expanding our variety all the time," Heather said. "Just about every week, there's something new."

If Wise Liquors doesn't have what customers are looking for, they are happy to special order requests. In addition to having a wholesale license that allows them to sell to bars, Wise Liquors also offers case discounts on wine and liquor and provides a 10 percent discount to active and reserve military personnel, police and firemen.

Wise Liquors also hosts Wine, Beer, and Spirit tastings on a monthly basis.

Wise Liquors has also partnered with Texas Music Nation (TMN),an organization of Texas musicians and performers. The store sells TMN CDs and the money goes toward the organization's relief fund. If performers are hurt or equipment is stolen, the fund provides monetary relief.

While providing Wise County with a wide variety of alcoholic beverages, Heather said her employees take precautions to ensure customers are of legal age. All employees are certified by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission to check identification, and they stop any person entering the store who looks under age, Heather added. Wise Liquors is open from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Monday through Saturday.