Where to Buy Bourbon in Chicago (and Why You Should Stop Chasing Allocated)

Allocated bourbon, the bottles that distributors ration in tiny quantities, is hard to find in any liquor store. We would rather tell you what we actually have on the shelf. Below is the bourbon and rye in stock on our site on October 30, 2026, with the prices we list. The lineup changes, so use the links to check current availability.

Bourbon in stock

• Black Saddle 12 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon — $65
• Blaum Bros. Straight Bourbon — $60
• Fireside Straight Bourbon Whiskey — $55
• Johnny Drum Private Stock Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — $48
• Noah's Mill Small Batch Bourbon — $70
• Old Bardstown 90 Proof Straight Bourbon — $35
• Old Bardstown Estate Bottled Straight Bourbon — $45
• Old Forester Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky 86 Proof — $35
• Pure Kentucky XO Straight Bourbon Whiskey — $50
• Rowan's Creek Bourbon — $52
• The KY Series by Louisville 100 Proof — $70
• Whiskey Trust Batch 2026-1 "Lake Barrel Batch" — $90
• Willett Family Pot Still Reserve — $60
• Willett Family Pot Still Reserve Cask Strength 126 Proof 750ml — $70
• Willett's Family Estate Small Batch "Purple Top" 4 Year Bourbon — $70

Rye in stock

• Grommes & Ullrich 10 Year Straight Rye Whiskey — $75
• Kyro Oloroso Rye Whisky — $52
• Kyro Wood Smoke Rye Whisky — $50
• Old Louisville Rye 120 Proof 8 Year — $90
• Ry3 Whiskey Rum Cask Finish — $75
• Silver Springs Sweet Rye 8yr Single Barrel — $55
• Willett 4 Year Old Rye Whiskey — $75

Scotch and other whiskey

On October 30, 2026 we also had 15 bottles in our Scotch category in stock on our site, including Kilchoman Machir Bay, Port Askaig and Wolfburn 10 Years Old, and 2 in our Japanese whiskey category.

How to get our whiskey

The fastest way is to browse online and order for pickup.

The most fun way is to come to a Friday tasting (5–8pm, free, no reservation).

The most thorough way is to walk in any time we're open and tell us what you're trying to figure out, or call (773) 770-3540.

Other reading

→ The Lincoln Park bottle shop guide — broad walkthrough of every category we stock.

→ Single-village mezcal in Chicago — if you want to wander into agave next.

→ Mezcal under $60 in Chicago — what was in stock under $60 on October 30, 2026.