Our Story
Built for Augusta.
By People Who Live Here.
We're not a chain. We're not a big-box store. We're a local liquor store that made a decision a long time ago: serve Augusta right, and Augusta will take care of you.
Who We Are
Top Notch Liquor is Augusta, Georgia's most trusted independent liquor store, located at 2751 Barton Chapel Rd. We carry an extensive selection of spirits, wine, beer, and RTD cocktails — from everyday staples to rare allocated bottles that most stores simply can't (or won't) get at fair prices.
Our 4.8-star rating on Google — earned across 320+ reviews from real Augusta customers — isn't an accident. It's the result of treating people with respect, stocking what our community actually wants, and maintaining one simple promise: no speculation markups on allocated bourbon. Ever.
The MSRP Promise
In a market where rare bourbon gets marked up 200-300% over retail the moment it hits shelves, we took a different approach. When a bottle of W.L. Weller, Blanton's Gold, or E.H. Taylor comes in — we sell it at what it's supposed to cost. Not a dollar more.
That might seem obvious. In the current bourbon market, it's anything but. It's a choice we make every time an allocation arrives, and we make it because we believe these bottles should go to people who love bourbon — not speculators who flip them online.
Our customers notice. They come back. They send their friends. They write reviews like the one from the Army veteran who'd been hunting a bottle of Blanton's Gold for years — and left with one at MSRP.
Our Community
Augusta isn't a monolith. It's the Medical District professionals unwinding after long shifts. It's Fort Gordon and Cyber Command service members celebrating milestones. It's Augusta University students discovering their tastes. It's corporate visitors and golf fans flooding in every April for the Masters.
We serve all of them — and we try to do it thoughtfully. That means stocking premium options for those who want them, budget-friendly picks for everyday purchasing, and Masters Week packages for corporate entertaining. It means knowing our customers by name, and knowing what they're looking for before they ask.
What We Stand For
- 🥃Fair Pricing Always — MSRP on allocated bottles. Competitive pricing on everything else. No games.
- 🤝Real Knowledge — Our staff drinks what we sell. Ask for a recommendation — you'll get an honest one.
- 🚗Convenience You Can Count On — Drive-thru available. Easy in-and-out on Barton Chapel Road.
- 🎖️Military Respect — Fort Gordon and Cyber Command are part of this city. We serve that community with the same respect it deserves.
- 🔍Ask About the Back — What's on the shelf is just the start. Ask our staff what's available — you might be surprised.