Originally Posted by
chgoeditor
I'm not a bourbon drinker but Mr CE is an Eagle Rare fan. We're at our local pub and the owner told him she'd score him some bottles next time she orders. (It's been impossible to find in Chicago retail stores since the pandemic, and bars can now sell bottles to go.)
Surprised to hear it's that hard to find. I'm in Chicagoland as well and it seems to be pretty available (though I don't buy it so I don't pay super close attention). A connection at a store or restaurant is pretty sweet, especially if the price point is good. If it's too far north of $35-40 and you live near a Binny's they get their deliveries on the same days every week (Wednesdays or Fridays usually) and they get Eagle Rare on the regular, so that might be worth a phone call. Though there's also an argument to be made for supporting your local pub even at a higher price point because I'm sure they're struggling with COVID.