Post #766125 by rbeyer68 on Tue, Jul 12, 2016 1:34 PM

I agree 100% with the comments of AceExplorer and The_Devils_Tool.

@The_Devils_Tool - Total Wine and Specs are my first stop, usually done via the internet as they have a very good search engine. I have also found some good stuff at Pogos, which is a high end Mom and Pop store that is very friendly. Siegels is another option that you have to visit in person since you the site search is terrible. The "corner liquor stores" that have popped up recently (I live in Collin County) do have some surprises on occasion. I HATE that due to the stupid liquor distribution laws in Texas that we can't get the Costco brand of liquor. I have found some good deals there, however.

@AceExplorer - Every trip I take, I make sure to find local liquor stores. I have found some great items this way. For awhile, my wife traveled for work and she would take up the search and find some great stuff. It is all part of the enjoyment and quickly growing bar.

I know it has been mentioned before, but get to know the people at your local liquor store. I was on a search for Stiggin's Fancy at Total Wine (it was not on the shelves so you had to ask for it) and the guy helping me went to the back for a bottle. He came back and said "Do you like Coruba? I ordered a few bottles for another customer and have some left." Again, it was not on the shelf but was available.

Rick in Texas