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    Central City Liquors

    4.5 (30 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    7 years ago

    Best selection, responsive to requests, competitive prices. It's just the most important liquor store in the Des Moines area.

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    5 years ago

    The owner of this place was so friendly. I loved visiting. Probably one of the largest selections too!

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    8 years ago

    Best store in town for liquor. I suggest the Ron Zacapa Centenario 23 Solera Rum.

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    7 years ago

    These guys have an AWESOME selection of bourbon and when they have rare stuff they sell it at a reasonable price.

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    13 years ago

    Large scotch selection, and a staff more than happy to walk you through it all. Will definitely be going back.

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    Liquor Lovers

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    (10 reviews)
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    This is a great location! The selection is endless and very well organized. Not to mention it is…read morereally well stocked. My husband drives from Ames to get a specific brand of whiskey when he's craving it since nowhere in Ames carries it lol. The store is kept clean and free of any trip or spill hazards. The outside is well kept also. There isn't any garbage or cigarette butts spread around. The staff is always really helpful and pleasant to talk with. They've even offered to order something that they don't usually carry. Any time we call, they're kind and helpful on the phone and have offered to hold the specific bottle we were asking about until we arrived from Ames.

    I'd seen Liquor Lovers featured on a couple bourbon channels I watch on YouTube, but didn't realize…read morethey are basically across the street from one of my favorite second hand/thrift stores in Ankeny (The Attic) and one of my favorite pizza places (Wig & Pen)... I ventured in on a Sunday after picking up a birthday present for my gf. That's where I met the Jims! I was greeted right away when I walked in...and talk about customer service! These gentlemen knew their stuff and were really fun to talk to! After a while I think I walked out of the store with five bottles. One a bottle I thought I've have to order online. Kentucky Coffee...an inexpensive bottle, but one that combines two of my favorite things. Bourbon and coffee! While my interest is mostly in bourbon and whiskey the store has a great selection of beer, wine, and other spirits. If I had to pick one thing that sets this store apart from every other liquor store... It's attention and customer service. And it wasn't just me. They treated everyone who walked in the same way. It was a nice change over other stores where the staff can't be bothered to look away from their phones or the conversation with their buddies. Before I left I had a chance to meet the shop owner's son. A really nice guy! I didn't catch his name... But if he's any reflection of his father I'd say meeting him when the time comes will be a pleasure. And Liquor Lovers supports their customers who serve...or who have served...with a 5% discount. Every little bit helps! I'll definitely be coming back here when I'm in the Ankeny area...and I'm there a lot.

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