First, let me say that I really appreciate the owner letting me purchase a bottle of Eagle Rare from his private stock. I was prepared to buy another more expensive bottle from him as well to show my appreciation. But when I got to the register I saw that the $30 bottle was marked up to $45. I’ve seen it marked up to $35 often but never to $45. After the sticker shock I asked how much the other bottle was and he said $100. Again, over priced. I felt like he was taking advantage of me because these bottles aren’t on the shelf and he could name his price. He was right, because I really wanted the Eagle Rare for a Christmas gift so the joy it was going to bring to someone else was enough for me to still buy it, albeit reluctantly.
This store went from earning my business to losing it very quickly. I am an avid whiskey/bourbon drinker myself and they had a great selection of other bottles on the shelf at fair prices. I could have made this my go-to place for bottles. But I can’t support someone who is willing to take advantage of new customers. The only way to get more loyal customers is to treat the new ones right. The reviewer below me has a similar sentiment. ~Nick
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