FAQ

Answers to the questions we get most often.

Do you have any allocated bourbon?

Yes but you probably won’t be able to just walk in off the streets and get a bottle! We see a fair amount of allocated and hard-to-find whiskey but we reserve most of it for our loyal customers who support us throughout the year. Previously, we’ve held a silent auction over the holiday season and donated the proceeds to the Salvation Army’s holiday toy drive. We’ve also just straight up given it away on our Instagram page. Every once in a while, we’ll release a bottle or two into the wild just to spice things up but for the most part, we hang on to it so our loyal supporters have access to it.

What kind of allocated bourbon do you get?

Mostly products from the Sazerac portfolio though we occasionally see treats from others:

  • Buffalo Trace bourbon
  • Sazerac Rye whiskey
  • Eagle Rare 10 year bourbon
  • George T. Stagg bourbon
  • Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel bourbon
  • E.H. Taylor Small Batch bourbon
  • E.H. Taylor Single Barrel bourbon
  • Blanton’s Single Barrel bourbon
  • W.L. Weller Special Reserve bourbon
  • W.L. Weller 12 year bourbon
  • W.L. Weller Antique 107 bourbon
  • W.L. Weller Single Barrel bourbon
  • Old Rip Van Winkle 10 year bourbon
  • Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 year bourbon
  • Elijah Craig 18 year bourbon
  • Yamazaki 12 year Japanese Whisky
  • Penelope Rio Bourbon
  • High West Midwinter Night’s Dram rye whiskey

Sadly, when it comes to the HIGHLY allocated bottles such as Pappy Van Winkle 15 year and rare expressions of Weller, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s and the rest, there are just so few of these bottles that make it to our market that we don’t see them. Maybe some day!

Do you sell kegs?

We can, but we don’t keep them in stock. Depending on how quickly you need one, we can usually accommodate most reasonable requests. We have plenty of Sankey keg taps and keg tubs available for rent as well. We also have jockey boxes available for more advanced keg dispensing needs.

Do you sell tobacco?

Yes, but only a limited selection of cigarettes.

Do you offer local delivery?

Not yet, but coming VERY soon!

Can I place an order for pickup?

Not yet, but coming VERY soon!

Are you open on holidays?

Every one of them except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day! All liquor stores in Minnesota are required by law to be closed on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day so don’t be like the 250+ sad pandas we have every year that call us on those days hoping for a miracle. Luck favors the prepared!

Can you accommodate special orders?

Absolutely! If we don’t carry something that you love, let us know. Even if it’s just a single bottle of your favorite obscure liqueur, we don’t mind doing our homework to see if we can find it for you. Head over to our Request a Product page and we’ll take it from there.

How do you feel about the Karl-Anthony Towns trade?

Definitely conflicted at first but we feel like in the long run, it’s a great move for the roster. KAT was a great steward of the franchise, meant a lot to the community and he will be missed; but we love the cap flexibility that it affords us into Anthony Edwards’ prime. In Tim Connelly, we trust!

What is the difference between bourbon and whiskey?

Glad you asked! All bourbon is whiskey, but not all whiskey is bourbon. Bourbon is a member of the whiskey family but must meet certain requirements to be considered bourbon. Specifically, for a whiskey to be considered bourbon, it must:

  • Be made in the United States
  • Be made with a mash bill containing at least 51% corn
  • Be aged in new oak charred barrels
  • Be distilled to no more than 160 proof (80% ABV) and entered into the barrel at 125 proof (62.5% ABV)
  • Be bottled between 80 proof (40% ABV) and 150 proof (75% ABV)
  • Have no additional flavorings or colors added
Can I have that? (Choose a random store display.)

If we’re done using it, maybe! We’ve come to learn that people love store display pieces from liquor stores. If we’re done using a display piece, we will put it in the front of the store with a “free” sign attached to it. (That’s your sign that we’re officially ready to re-home it.) But you gotta be quick! Most times these display pieces don’t last more than an hour or two.

Are you hiring?

Sometimes yes, sometimes no — but we’re always looking for good people. Reliable, personable folks with a knack for legendary customer service are welcome anytime. Head to our Employment page to see current openings and submit an application. Nights and weekends tend to be our most common needs.