What makes you stop in a unknown liquor store?

[BourbonGuy]

I was just reading the post: What's Your Luckiest/Best Liquor Store Find?

Then it got me thinking. In your area, what would make you stop at a liquor store? When traveling, what would make you stop?

I was on a major road in Port Jefferson. I saw this little hole in the wall store. Nobody was in it. I was tempted to stop, but was running late.

I just was wondering about clues that may turn a rountine search golden.

[Special Reserve]

I was just reading the post: What's Your Luckiest/Best Liquor Store Find?

Then it got me thinking. In your area, what would make you stop at a liquor store? When traveling, what would make you stop?

I was on a major road in Port Jefferson. I saw this little hole in the wall store. Nobody was in it. I was tempted to stop, but was running late.

I just was wondering about clues that may turn a rountine search golden.

[BrooklynBorbone]

Gut. Its all about gut for me.

[squire]

I can honestly say I stop because it's there.

[RBancroft]

I'm with squire. If it's there, I'm probably stopping.*

*Standard Disclaimer: Provided I'm not running an errand for the wife and she is expecting said errand to be completed in a certain amount of time. :grin:

[Tony Santana]

I can honestly say I stop because it's there.

If I'm by myself and I have the time, I stop. Doesn't really matter where it is or what it looks like. If I'm with my wife, negotiation may be involved. I occasionally travel around the state for work, and have been known to google locations of liquor stores before going somewhere.

That said, the majority of time I walk out without making a purchase.

[Ejmharris]

If I'm by myself and I have the time, I stop. Doesn't really matter where it is or what it looks like. If I'm with my wife, negotiation may be involved. I occasionally travel around the state for work, and have been known to google locations of liquor stores before going somewhere.

That said, the majority of time I walk out without making a purchase.

Pretty much what he said. I will stop 99 times out of a 100 if by myself.

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[sailor22]

If I'm by myself and I have the time, I stop. Doesn't really matter where it is or what it looks like. If I'm with my wife, negotiation may be involved. I occasionally travel around the state for work, and have been known to google locations of liquor stores before going somewhere.

That said, the majority of time I walk out without making a purchase.

That describes me also.

[squire]

If I'm with my wife, negotiation may be involved.

As universal a statement as I've ever heard.

[MyOldKyDram]

Yes this sounds very familiar.

[dcbt]

If I'm alone, have the time, and it's convenient (no traffic snarls, lengthy u-turns, etc), I'll stop. I've never walked out with anything, though.

[Tony]

If I am by myself and have time I like to stop, keep hoping I am going to find something I would not expect to find.

If the wife is with me, there are not a lot of stops going on.

Best regards, Tony

[michaelturtle1]

What makes me stop is the simple fact that it is an unknown liquor store.. 97% have the same old same old..it's that 3% that makes me stop..

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[Quantum]

I can honestly say I stop because it's there.

This.

I've become so conditioned to stopping at any liquor store I have never been to before, that I pulled up to one while my wife and I were in the middle of a heated "discussion" regarding my recent purchases. I think that was the point she realized that as far as pathological impulses go, this is probably one of the least problematic.

[Richnimrod]

For me it's; first: time available; second; curiosity about what may be on the shelves inside. Usually not much of note, but once in a while, a purchase ensues.

[soonami]

If I have time (any by myself) I'll stop everywhere I can.

[jwacky]

If I have the time, I stop in. Not every store every time, but if it's new to me and/or I haven't been in a while, I stop in. If you never look, you'll never find the 'good stuff.'

[buoy37]

I can honestly say I stop because it's there.

Same here.

Burglar bars and old hand painted signage are a plus.

[black mamba]

As the bank robber in the opening scene of Dirty Harry says, "I gotsta know!"

• Do they have anything I haven't tried yet?

• Do they have any dusties?

• Do they have any great deals?

All of these things can be regional in nature. I've found bourbon that cost $50+ at home for under $30 in other states, plus brands we just don't have access to.

I just "gotsta" stop.

[smknjoe]

This.

I've become so conditioned to stopping at any liquor store I have never been to before, that I pulled up to one while my wife and I were in the middle of a heated "discussion" regarding my recent purchases. I think that was the point she realized that as far as pathological impulses go, this is probably one of the least problematic.

That's funny stuff right there.

...and I will +2 on that one.

[GaryT]

That's funny stuff right there.

...and I will +2 on that one.

+3. If I've got the time to do so, I stop in any store I've never been in before. And when traveling, I typically look for stores near the hotel I'll be at and make notes to their addresses so I can check them out.

[Vosgar]

My wife, bless her, keeps an eye out for liquor stores when we're traveling and lets me know if I've missed one. After 35 years of marriage I know better than to not listen to her :grin:. She realizes the "hunt" is half the fun of this hobby/obsession

[bin31z]

I like to stop at the dirtiest looking, most dangerous looking ones. These are the ones where I find the most unique dusties. The brightly lit specialty whiskey shops already know what they have and what it is worth so you will never find a good deal. That's why you never buy a classic car from a classic car collector.

[jvd99]

If I'm planning a visit, I research stores on Google and look for ones in less affluent urban neighborhoods, but not destitute, more blue-collar type towns (I've never tried a bullet-proof glass store). I look for stores that have been around 10+ years and have a decent physical size. In rural areas, I also look for older stores and dedicated liquor stores, not the grocery/liquor pantry. For me, this simple criteria increases the chances of a decent bourbon find and more often good scotch dusties simply because they are more expensive and have more of a chance of sitting around for a number of years.

[smokinjoe]

The little yellow man in my head...