Tom E.
Yelp
As you already know, I am a huge fan of Linton Hopkins and Co. I have heard that he has a bottle shop, and after all these years, I finally decided to check it out one day. I did sign up for their email (I think it is published bi weekly, at least that is what it feels like)- and saw they had some real gems.
The email is slated for the "HF Whiskey Society". With that being said, expect to see a lot of great single barrel store picks and other finds you won't see everyday.
Located in the heart of the Peachtree Battle Shopping Center, I really like exterior, and interior. It is dark inside, and can be a little tight, so be careful not to knock anything over! I came in here one night just to peruse and see what was what, I bought a bottle or two. I noticed they have some harder to find stuff, but also, some things- well they are priced to match, well, you know, the neighborhood (IE- a 10 yr McKenna BiB was $68 there, I can get it in Lilburn for $53). So, keep that in mind.
That same night, I was looking for something I saw in the email (Eagle Rare 10 yr), so I asked- but they were already sold out. They did ask however if I wanted Weller Special Reserve (they had 1L for 42$). I hadn't actually seen it before- so I told em wth, why not. So, at least I didn't leave empty handed!
I came back when the next email came out- showcasing some nice single barrel store picks- so I decided to get three. One of them, which was an ASW Duality (local distillery) Good Food Works pick, which profits proceeded to help ending local hunger- so I thought that was a cool cause.
The store is loaded with nice finds, tons of mixers, and also wine and beer as well. But for me, I just keep it to the section of bourbon on the left wall, and to the cash register. The staff has been pretty friendly both times so no complaints there. Whenever I am in town, I will be sure to come by to see if they have any more hidden surprises!