Best of-Baker’s Liquors

Every year our readers vote for their favorite local businesses, and we want to highlight some of your favorites! You voted Baker’s Liquors Best Business in Chester, A Favorite Business Owner, and A Business with the Biggest Heart. This month we talked to Cameron Sewell, Baker’s new owner, about how he went from employee to owner, what makes Baker’s so great, and more! 

How long did you work at Baker’s?

I worked at Baker’s for about four or five years. This experience allowed me to get a job at G and G distributors. About a year and a half ago they were bought by another company so I started looking for a new job and also picked up shifts at Baker’s.

When did you find out you were going to become an owner? What was it like? 

Wheeler and I had talked briefly in the past about him stepping down and selling the business to me. The timing was right… he was ready and I was ready. Talks started in the beginning of the year, and it was finalized this August. I want to thank Wheeler and Holly for everything they’ve done for me; it’s been amazing. 

Is owning a business a lot like you expected? Or are there a lot of surprises?

A bit of both. I expected to be here all the time, to make tough decisions, to have bills and whatnot. You don’t expect all the small things in being an owner. Sometimes you feel like a dog chasing your tail. You have to get into a routine of doing all this little stuff by yourself.

Our readers voted Baker’s the best. What makes Baker’s special? Why do you think our readers choose you?

Our selection is really wide; we have a little bit of everything. The place is a lot bigger on the inside than it looks, and it surprises a lot of people. I also think our customer service is really good. We’re always going the extra mile, doing stuff like bringing cases of wine out to customers’ cars. 

Any specials or deals coming up? 

We have a sale on High West Bourbon right now. It’s really good and over ten percent off. We also have a sale on Vina Robles; it’s a Cabernet Sauvignon.

Do you have a personal favorite drink that you all sell?

I worked at a beer distributor for years so I really like Miller Lite. I also really like  RaR Nanticoke Nectar. It has notes of malt, citrus and pin; it’s just a great IPA.

If you are looking for drinks for a special occasion or just a relaxing night-make sure to stop by Baker’s Liquors on postal road in Chester and see why you voted them the best!