Carter Montgomery is a wine and spirits distributor based in Austin who's supplied hundreds of venues across Texas and the Southwest over the past 12 years, from trendy East Austin bars to Hill Country wineries. His professional knowledge of beverage programs, pricing, and distribution gives him unique insight into whether venues invest in quality offerings in the Texas hospitality market.
Having visited 90+ lifestyle venues across Texas, Carter evaluates spaces through the lens of beverage programs: wine and spirits selection, pricing fairness, bar operations quality, and whether venues invest in creating quality beverage experiences. His reviews help readers understand which venues care about their beverage programs versus those that just serve drinks.
Carter believes great venues are those that invest in quality beverage programs—they select good products, price fairly under Texas liquor regulations, and train staff properly because they care about the entire experience. His reviews are known for their inside knowledge of beverage pricing and programs and honest assessment of whether venues deliver quality value in the Texas hospitality scene.