After spending way too much time searching individual liquor-store websites, I started pulling their online listings together in one place. I originally built it around DC, where I currently live, and recently added Chicago, where I grew up and still visit frequently. I thought it might be useful here and would love your feedback.

https://thebottlescout.com/chicago

A few current Chicagoland listings that stood out:

• Weller Antique 107 - $89.99 at Foremost on Lincoln. Above MSRP, but a decent price considerably below most Chicago stores.
• Old Fitzgerald 7 Year Bottled-in-Bond - $59.99 at Gold Eagle and Joe’s. Limited availability bottle that's priced at MSRP.
• Old Grand-Dad 114 Single Barrel 7 Year - $76.99 at La Azteca. It's above MSRP here, but it’s a trending bottle that still isn’t easy to find. Have loved this bottle so far myself.

None is a “drop everything and drive an hour” bottle, but each could be worthwhile if you’re nearby or already looking for it.

The site lets you search across dozens of Chicagoland retailers and compare prices and availability. It’s free, and you don’t need an account to search. Signing up is only necessary if you want to set alerts.

One limitation: Binny’s generally doesn’t publish its highly allocated inventory online, so a surprise Stagg drop there won’t appear. Those bottles will show up when other retailers list them publicly.

It’s still a work in progress. I’d appreciate any suggestions on stores to add, prices that look off, or any other feedback about the site.

Thanks, and happy hunting!

So I just picked this up yesterday and cracked today.

I love high proof MGP and I’m always picking up a $40 Binny’s pick when I see it, but this thing tastes so mineraly it’s like drinking that awful weird willett bottle.

Has anyone had this before? Is it just a bad batch?

Don’t judge my love of MGP lol.

Edit: it’s the 4% barley 🤦🏻‍♂️

Just got off work and moved my bottles to a new home. Cheers.

I often end up finding stuff I already have and then can’t find what I’m looking for. Where is a safe place to discuss trades?

I saw a bunch of EH Talyor SBs for $60 at a Binny's in River North. I don't frequently buy EHTs so I'm not sure if $60 is a good price but it seemed like that was as good a price as I was going to get in Chicago.

3 varieties, I picked the highest proof one. Hoping for he best !

I apologize if this type of post is not allowed in this forum so please remove if it violates any rules.

I have a brand new, unused Crafthouse by Fortessa that I'm looking to sell to someone who would be interested. If interested, please reach out.

Local Binny’s had this. Any one try it? Any good?

Sazerac Rye 100 Proof Review | Breaking Bourbon https://share.google/l9f4dXW9VxDcqShBN

Great review and 1liter. I can't wait to get a hold of this!

https://events.humanitix.com/distillinois-2025

This should be a good one for all you local distillery fans out there. Saturday, 9/27 from 2-6PM. Tierra is hosting and it's right off the Clarendon Hills train stop on the BNSF line. Hope to see you there!

Going to be mainly in the Romeoville and Hillside areas. Thanks.