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As Micky Finn's continues its commitment to elevating the local food and beverage scene, the business is stepping into a major spotlight as a key sponsor of the 2026 Florence Wine & Food Festival—one of the region’s most anticipated culinary celebrations.

Taking place March 26–28 in downtown Florence, the festival has grown into a premier showcase of Southern cuisine, fine wine, and culinary talent. The three-day event brings together award-winning chefs, renowned winemakers, and passionate food lovers for a weekend that highlights both local flavor and national prestige.

On March 13, 2026, Micky Finn's owner Rick Havekost joined Ken Ard on the No Stop Lights Podcast where the two once again discussed Sunday Alcohol Sales in South Carolina as well as the State's contradictory laws on THC and CBD beverages. The two discussed Havekost's progress on a bill that is currently moving its way through the South Carolina House of Representatives (House Bill 4001) and Havekost's longtime advocacy for Sunday Alcohol Sales in the State. 

It's finally official. The Grand Opening of Micky Finn's Liquor And Beverage Warehouse will take place from March 13-14! 

posted by Brandon Turbeville on Nov 18, 2024

It’s the middle of November and the season of Thanksgiving dinners, Christmas parties, celebrations, work functions, and family get togethers has officially arrived. Even though the holiday season comes at the same time every year, it always seem to creep up on us and, before we know it, we find ourselves a little overwhelmed to say the least.

With all that in mind, if you’re in the process of preparing for the holidays, Micky Finn’s is way ahead of you. The store has been preparing for months and is now ready to announce a huge selection of seasonal items and holiday sets now in stock.

From seasonal drinks to gift sets, Micky Finn’s has a huge selection of items that are geared directly toward the holiday season. Whether you’re looking for a gift, peppermint or pumpkin spice flavored drinks for the family gathering, or just something to take the edge off after a long day of Christmas shopping, Micky Finn’s has plenty of options to make your holiday a little easier.

But many of these products are for a limited time, however, and there's no guarantee they'll be around for long. As always, it's best not to wait until the last minute to pick them up.

Also, remember to take advantage of the new Bottle Engraving services offered at the Micky Finn's Cashua location if you want to make a gift even more unique. (See the details at this link).

Havekost has taken to the media for quite a while, writing op-eds in the Post and Courier, and appearing on the No Stop Lights Podcast with Ken Ard to publicly state his position - that it's time the South Carolina State Legislature allow the people of South Carolina the opportunity to choose whether or not they buy alcohol on Sundays. 

Recently, however, Havekost took the fight directly to the State Legislature itself. Appearing before the Judiciary General Laws Subcommittee on February 10, 2026, Havekost clearly articulated his desire to have a statewide referendum on Sunday alcohol sales. The referendum, as he argues for it, will not result in Sunday sales but it will merely allow a second referendum to go to each county, if the county will allow it to determine whether or not Sunday liquor sales will be approved.

We often get asked how we are able to keep our prices so low. Well, the answer is simple: We've always wanted to have the lowest prices around and we don't think there's any point in being second best.

There's a lot happening in South Carolina on March 4 this year. 

If you've been hearing a lot about Crown Royal Blackberry recently, you'll be pleased to know the release date is finally approaching. While the Canadian Whisky is already available in some states, South Carolina will be receiving its first shipments on March 4. 

If you're a liquor connoisseur, you know by now that finding the products you want at the prices you can afford can be a confusing and sometimes frustrating experience, particularly if the product you're looking for isn't available in your state. This has caused a great deal of confusion for many consumers who aren't familiar with state laws, pricing, and the liquor industry.

As the year winds down and the excitement of New Year’s Eve approaches, Micky Finn’s is your go-to destination for everything you need to celebrate in style. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering, a big party, or simply want to toast to new beginnings, we’ve got you covered with the largest and most diverse selection of liquor, beer, and wine in the Pee Dee.

As the year winds down and the excitement of New Year’s Eve approaches, Micky Finn’s is your go-to destination for everything you need to celebrate in style. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering, a big party, or simply want to toast to new beginnings, we’ve got you covered with the largest and most diverse selection of liquor, beer, and wine in the Pee Dee.

Thanksgiving is a cherished time to gather with family and friends, share gratitude, and enjoy delicious food and drinks. Micky Finn’s, the Pee Dee’s largest and most trusted liquor, beer, and wine store, offers an unparalleled selection to help make any holiday celebration truly special.

With thousands of products on its shelves, Micky Finn’s is by far the largest liquor, beer, and wine store in the Pee Dee. Just a brief walk around the store is more than enough proof that the store has the largest selection in the entire region.

Halloween is over, but pumpkin season isn’t! ???? This fall, Micky Finn’s is excited to feature Twelve 33 Distillery’s Drunkin Punkin, a seasonal pumpkin-spice cream liqueur that captures the essence of autumn in every sip.

If you've ever wanted to know more about the story behind Micky Finn's and the man that founded it, the recent  interview with Rick Havekost, owner and founder of Micky Finn's, by Ken Ard of the No Stop Lights podcast is one you don't want to miss. 

For those perusing the staff liquor picks for a cocktail idea, one may have already occurred to you including this month’s picks – The Irish Car Bomb is a well-known cocktail. Although traditionally containing Jameson Irish Whiskey, we recommend trying the drink out with Wild Atlantic Irish Whiskey, specifically the IPA Barrel.

Everyone knows Micky Finn’s isn’t your average liquor store. Even if you’re not familiar with the store as a local, you can tell that by your first visit to any of the Micky Finn’s locations. From it’s massive liquor collection, Barrel Pick Programs, Rewards Club, and party services to its adjacent large Beer and wine selection, Micky Finn’s is by far the leader in the Pee Dee area when it comes to the liquor business. Months ago, Micky Finn’s made a commitment to up its game in regards to Bourbon Barrel Picks and now, just in time for the holidays, the store has vastly increased its reserve of Barrel Picks with more on the way.

On March 4, 2024, Micky Finn's will be opening it's third location in Florence - Micky Finn's Liquor And Beverage Warehouse - located right off I-95 exit 170. The new store is directly across from Buc-cee's and will house the huge selection of liquor, beer, and wine for which the store has been known locally for thirty years. 

In late June of this year, Micky Finn's announced its new Barrel Pick program slated to include a huge number of new Bourbon Barrel Picks to arrive over the course of the subsequent months, increasing as the holidays grew closer.

While Barrel Pick programs, in and of themselves, are not a new phenomenon, the size and scale of the program announced by Micky Finn's are few and far between. For those who enjoy finding rare bourbons and unique liquors, Micky Finn's has always been the number one stop. For years, Micky Finn's has carried a wide array of specialty liquors, bourbons in particular, and products such as allocated bourbons, rare brands, and barrel picks have long been a staple of the Florence area institution.

Starting in October, things are about to get a lot more colorful at Micky Finn's and it has nothing to do with Halloween. Beginning on the first Friday of October and continuing until the end of the month, Micky Finn’s is once again launching its “Pink Out For Breast Cancer Awareness” campaign.

Pink Out for Breast Cancer Awareness is an annual charitable initiative by Micky Finn’s to not only raise awareness of breast cancer but also to raise money for the McLeod Foundation.

If you've ever seen a truly talented bartender at work, you quickly realized that bartending is more than just pouring drinks, it's both a science and an art. The tools, ingredients, methods and the presentation are all part of a long tradition of proper pouring and mixing that has been honed into a science in and of itself over the course of many years. But it is also one that constantly evolves and expands as new drinks, combinations, ingredients, and products appear.

Bourbon Barrel Picks are often some of the most sought after items in the liquor industry among bourbon enthusiasts. After all, each barrel has a unique taste that can only be found at one specific location and, once gone, is gone for good.
 

If you’re looking for bourbon (particularly rare bourbons, allocated items, and barrel picks), Micky Finn’s has always been the number one stop in the Pee Dee and Florence area. But, in June, 2024, the Florence area institution announced that it was upping its game with an intensified commitment to bringing those rare and highly sought items to all three of its locations.

Micky Finn’s new Bourbon Barrel Pick Program’s implementation coincided with the announcement and the store’s selection of Barrel Pick items soared immediately. While Barrel Pick items were always a part of the store’s offerings, shelves quickly ballooned with the new products. In fact, a new section was installed in the Cashua location just to contain Micky Finn’s Barrel Picks.

Let's face it, mini bottles are fun. They might even be more fun than the bigger bottles (but that's not a debate we are willing to wade into).

For those who enjoy finding rare bourbons and unique liquors, Micky Finn's has always been the number one stop. For years, Micky Finn's has carried a wide array of specialty liquors, bourbons in particular, and products such as allocated bourbons, rare brands, and barrel picks have long been a staple of the Florence area institution.

I've wanted to try Bob Dylan's Heaven's Door Whiskey ever since I heard about Dylan's new venture with Spirits Investment Partnership. I'll confess, my interest in trying the whiskey came more from an interest in Dylan's music more than the drink itself but, that being said, who doesn't like a good whiskey, endorsed and sold by Dylan or not? 

Halloween at Micky Finn’s is always signals the official arrival of the holiday season. This year, the team kicked off the spooky season in style with their Batch Cocktail Costume Party, a joint project between Micky Finn's and the Sapphire Room as well as Notch 8, SavvySnaps Photobooth, and Good Vibes Entertainment, where partygoers showed off their creativity while enjoying delicious, handcrafted drinks and good music. The event was a hit, setting the perfect tone for a month filled with great spirits and good times.

For many, October is the true mark of the holiday season. Signalling the beginning of the Big Three holidays - Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Halloween - there is no denying that, for many people, October is the starting line for the long sprint to the New Year. Regardless of your personal ranking of the holidays, however, October is here and so is trick-or-treating, costumes, horror movies, and Halloween parties. 

With Fall upon us, it's hard to think of a relevant drink that doesn't include a healthy dose of apples. For that reason, we thought it would be a great idea to introduce The Southern Snapple, a slightly more southern twist on the Washington Apple. 

October is right around the corner and, with it, comes Halloween. But Oktoberfest is also a hallmark of the holiday month and there's no time like the present to begin preparing for the festivities.

As always, Micky Finn's is offering a unique southern touch with its cocktail recipes and this month's mixture is nothing if not unique. Although not exactly a cocktail (it's technically a shot), take a look at this new recipe from Jamie Lyn.

If you've ever seen a truly talented bartender at work, you quickly realized that bartending is more than just pouring drinks, it's both a science and an art.

Micky Finn's has been adding new products at a record pace over the last several weeks. Just two weeks ago, Jack Daniel's Blackberry was released at all Micky Finn's locations in addition to Blanton's Gold and Buffalo Trace Barrel Picks. Rare Character also has a new Barrel Pick item on Micky Finn's shelves as part of its Rare Bourbon Series. 

Over the past year, Micky Finn's Liquor and Beverage Warehouse (the most recently opened store located across from Buc-cee's) has become known as the premier location for liquor, beer, and wine tastings in the Florence area. This new Micky Finn's location regularly hosts tastings on a weekly, if not sometimes daily, basis. 

Even if you’re not familiar with Micky Finn’s as a local, you can tell that by your first visit to any of the stores’ locations that Micky Finn’s isn’t your average liquor store. From its massive liquor collection, Barrel Pick Programs, Rewards Club, and party services to its adjacent large Beer and wine selection, Micky Finn’s is by far the leader in the Pee Dee area when it comes to the liquor business.

Even if you’re not familiar with Micky Finn’s as a local, you can tell that by your first visit to any of the stores’ locations that Micky Finn’s isn’t your average liquor store. From its massive liquor collection, Barrel Pick Programs, Rewards Club, and party services to its adjacent large Beer and wine selection, Micky Finn’s is by far the leader in the Pee Dee area when it comes to the liquor business.

Even if you’re not familiar with Micky Finn’s as a local, you can tell that by your first visit to any of the stores’ locations that Micky Finn’s isn’t your average liquor store. From its massive liquor collection, Barrel Pick Programs, Rewards Club, and party services to its adjacent large Beer and wine selection, Micky Finn’s is by far the leader in the Pee Dee area when it comes to the liquor business.

Even if you’re not familiar with Micky Finn’s as a local, you can tell that by your first visit to any of the stores’ locations that Micky Finn’s isn’t your average liquor store.

Every day, Micky Finn’s’ employees are asked their opinions on the quality, taste, and utility of the thousands of products the store houses on its shelves. From liquor and beer to wine and mixers, Micky Finn’s staff are asked about their favorites and how they would rank various products in comparison to others.

Liquor can be a lot of things to a lot of people. A rare mixed drink, a gift, or a just a good time. However, liquor also makes a reliable gift for those who appreciate it. That’s particularly true if the gift is personalized and unique in a way that can’t be replicated on a mass scale.

Even if you’re not familiar with Micky Finn’s as a local, you can tell that by your first visit to any of the stores’ locations that Micky Finn’s isn’t your average liquor store. From its massive liquor collection, Barrel Pick Programs, Rewards Club, and party services to its adjacent large Beer and wine selection, Micky Finn’s is by far the leader in the Pee Dee area when it comes to the liquor business.

While Barrel Pick items were always a part Micky Finn’s offerings, shelves quickly ballooned with the new products after the June, 2024 announcement that the store was intensifying its commitment to bringing the best in barrel pick selections to its shelves. In fact, an entirely new section had to be installed in the Cashua location just to contain Micky Finn’s Barrel Picks.

The minute I heard about Bob Dylan’s venture with Spirits Investment Partnership, I wanted to try Heaven’s Door Whiskey. Admittedly, my desire to try the product was more out of interest in Dylan’s music than the whiskey itself. But, I also love a good whiskey, so it was automatically a win-win if the whiskey itself turned out to be well-made.

May 8 is quickly approaching and that means the 17th annual Bone-E-Fit is almost here. It also means a perfect opportunity to hear some great music, eat great food, and enjoy some fine cocktails, all while helping animals at the same time.

Every day, Micky Finn’s’ employees are asked their opinions on the quality, taste, and utility of the thousands of products the store houses on its shelves. From liquor and beer to wine and mixers, Micky Finn’s staff are asked about their favorites and how they would rank various products in comparison to others.

The temps are heating up outside, especially if you live in South Carolina. With that, tequila and tequila-based cocktails are also on the rise.

With the recent upswell in chatter regarding Sunday Liquor Sales in South Carolina, it is almost undeniable that South Carolinians have grown tired of outdated Prohibition-era laws that seek to restrict their access to alcohol. From discussions with government representatives at multiple levels and, most importantly, from South Carolina voters, it is apparent that public opinion has reached critical mass on this issue.

For decades, South Carolinians have grumbled to themselves about their State’s outdated alcohol laws. From Sunday alcohol sales to approval of new products, South Carolina has a reputation for being one of the strictest states in the country when it comes to alcohol.

If you like French wine, Italian food, and great conversation, you’re in luck. That’s because Micky Finn’s has decided to combine all three into one event that you certainly don’t want to miss.

The Carolina Cottontail blends elements of the White Russian, Tequila, South Carolina-distilled Vodka, and a well-known creamy treat. At first glance, it might not seem like these ingredients go together. One taste, however, and you'll be convinced. 

Every day, Micky Finn’s’ employees are asked their opinions on the quality, taste, and utility of the thousands of products the store houses on its shelves. From liquor and beer to wine and mixers, Micky Finn’s staff are asked about their favorites and how they would rank various products in comparison to others.

If you've ever seen a truly talented bartender at work, you quickly realized that bartending is more than just pouring drinks, it's both a science and an art. The tools, ingredients, methods and the presentation are all part of a long tradition of proper pouring and mixing that has been honed into a science in and of itself over the course of many years

For a new twist on the Irish Car Bomb we recommend trying one of Micky Finn’s own drink recipes – The Carolina Car Bomb. This new version on an old classic mostly contains ingredients from South Carolina while keeping its roots in Ireland. 

Even if you’re not familiar with Micky Finn’s as a local, you can tell that by your first visit to any of the stores’ locations that Micky Finn’s isn’t your average liquor store. From its massive liquor collection, Barrel Pick Programs, Rewards Club, and party services to its adjacent large Beer and wine selection, Micky Finn’s is by far the leader in the Pee Dee area when it comes to the liquor business.

March 3 is an important date at Micky Finn’s. In 1999, the first Micky Finn’s location (the Five Points store) opened its doors, making history in the Pee Dee and completely revolutionizing the liquor industry in the area. Micky Finn’s began as the largest liquor, beer, and wine store in the Pee Dee and, eventually, the largest liquor wholesaler in the state.

A perfect drink for the dreary months of the year, The Pomegrita brings tropical flavors to the traditional Margarita. 

Even if you’re not familiar with Micky Finn’s as a local, you can tell that by your first visit to any of the stores’ locations that Micky Finn’s isn’t your average liquor store. From its massive liquor collection, Barrel Pick Programs, Rewards Club, and party services to its adjacent large Beer and wine selection, Micky Finn’s is by far the leader in the Pee Dee area when it comes to the liquor business.

In the Pee Dee region, it’s long been understood that, if you are looking for a niche item or a beverage off the beaten path, Micky Finn’s is the place you want to look. With thousands of products on its shelves, Micky Finn’s is by far the largest liquor, beer, and wine store in the entire region. But the store doesn’t simply rest on its laurels. It’s constantly adding new products to the shelves every week.

The holidays are fast approaching and there’s always a lot to look forward to this time of year. Families coming together for meals and celebrations and enjoying one another’s company is always one of the most important and valuable experiences of the holidays. And, of course, it’s not solely family but friends as well. All the parties, dinners, and events make the holidays the most anticipated time of the year. It also makes them the busiest and, unfortunately, most stressful time of year as well.

A bottle of liquor can be a lot of things to a lot of people. A rare mixed drink, a gift, or a just a good time. However, liquor also makes a reliable gift for those who appreciate it. For that reason, Micky Finn’s is announcing a new service – bottle engraving.

With the 2024 elections behind us, there’s a lot to look forward to in Florence County regarding the future of alcohol laws. That’s because, on November 5, Florence County voters overwhelmingly voted to approve the referendum allowing Sunday Beer and Wine sales in Florence County.

In June, 2024, Micky Finn’s announced that it was upping its game with an intensified commitment to bringing rare and highly sought-after items to all three of its locations. It’s now November, and it’s undeniably clear that the store is living up to its commitment.

Micky Finn's has been making a lot of moves over the past 14 months. From opening a third location across from Buc-cee's to generous donations to a number of local charitable causes and a Bourbon Barrel Pick Program that is by far the largest in area, there's always something new coming from the Florence area institution. But the most recent development from Micky Finn's may be the biggest yet.
 

Micky Finn's Liquor and Beverage Warehouse was pleased to host a recent visit by Carolina AM of WFXB FOX TV. The local news show was on site to take a look at the new Beverage Warehouse and to interview Sam Tinsley, the Executive Director of the Florence Wine and Food Festival.