K&S Liquor opens on Blue Grass, aims to bring a wide sampling of drinks and products

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A brand new liquor store is aiming to have a wide variety of choices.

K&S Liquor, 4855 E. Blue Grass Rd., opened last Friday.

Owner Norm Shamoun said opening day was a bit quiet, but he was pleased with the number of customers that came into his store.

“It was decent for people not knowing it was open,” he said.

Shamoun said he will go to great lengths to obtain any beer or liquor requested by his customers.

“I like challenges,” he said. “If I don’t have it, I will find a way to get it.”

Shamoun currently stocks over 300 types of liquors and beer.

He’s excited to stock a new item — whipped cream that contains alcohol.

“It looks like a can of Cool Whip, but it’s liquor — it’s crazy,” he said. “Anything unique or cool, I’m going to have it.”

The store includes a make-your-own six-pack section where customers can create a six-pack with craft beers of their choice.

The store also stocks hookahs and hookah supplies, a large variety of candy and even silly bands, shaped elastic wrist-bands that are becoming increasingly popular, Shamoun said.

Though it may be difficult, Shamoun said he eventually hopes to stock a variety of fountain pop and sodas from around the world.

“‘If we don’t have it, we will get it,’ that’s my motto — unless it’s illegal of course,” he said, laughing.

Shamoun also plans on stocking eggs, bread, sandwiches and other everyday necessities.

Shamoun said he wants to keep the locals happy while bringing in new customers.

“I want it to be a place where you can come with your kids too,” he said.

Alex Hutchinson works next door to K&S Liquor at the census bureau. She’s glad the new party store opened.

“I’ve been in there a couple times,” she said. “It’s a convenient location and they’re always very friendly.”

Shamoun said he received his liquor license in February and spent about six months putting his business together and stocking its shelves.

“I used all local contractors to keep the money in the county,” he said. “Union Township gave me a little bit of problems, but it all worked out in the end.”