Liquorland Opens in McKenzie

Come on down to Liquorland, McKenzie’s newest liquor store. The store is owned by Peter Patel, who also owns Paris Westwood Wines & Liquor, and is next to McKenzie’s BP gas station, at 15984 Highland Dr., McKenzie.

Business owners obtained a liquor license in February 2023. The only thing left was completing building renovations, which began in December 2022, and stocking the store. One major building renovation included a drive-thru window facing the BP gas station.

Liquorland opened to the public Wednesday, June 21, and welcomes walk-in or drive-thru customers.

Many McKenzie residents travel to Paris or Huntingdon to buy liquor at lower prices, and Patel’s goal with Liquorland is not to compete with any local liquor stores but to have prices that draw McKenzie residents’ business back to McKenzie.

Because Liquorland owners buy stock in large volumes, they are able to sell products at lower prices. Don Dick, a former Westwood employee with over 30 years of experience, said they will try to sell their products at the same price markup as in Paris.

Liquorland sells all major brands of whiskey, bourbon, vodka, gin, and tequila. It has seltzers such as White Claws with Vodka and High Noons. Don Dick said he believes Liquorland is the only liquor store in the area carrying local wines from Purple-Toad Winery and Paris Winery, among wider-known brands. Liquorland also carries mixers, BuzzBallz, frozen margarita pouches, and more. Store owners are also open to requests from customers.

Liquorland has an opening sale on Jack Daniels and Crown Royal. Customers can purchase a half gallon of Jack Daniels for $53.99 or a 750 mL bottle for $20.99. A half gallon of Crown Royal is $62.99 or a 750 mL bottle is $29.99.