Banks Liquor Store

07/04/2024

4th of July Hours
Jim’s Market and Banks Liquor are OPEN regular hours!!!
7am-9pm
Have a safe and fun holiday!!
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12/11/2023

So this is something we SWEAR you are gonna love! Plus when it came to being ready for the Holidays this company understood the assignment! Say hello to Swear Jar! Most of you already know this brand but he has brought some buddies in to the picture! Introducing Maple Donut, if you LOVE Maple Bars you will LOVE this, and Candied Green Apple, those Caramel Apple pops in a whiskey. These are the ones you sit around the gathering room and pass the bottle around! It tastes so Good, they dare you not to Swear!

Have the Swear Jar ready because by the time they try there will be enough to buy your next bottle 😉

12/11/2023

This Holiday Season we are hoping to make the festivities easier on you! Say hello to pre-made cocktails that bring you half the mess and half the stress! Each one has had many trial runs till they found the perfect blend! Now available at Banks Liquor!!

03/16/2023

The Clonakilty Distillery came to be all because of an Irish Farmer with a very big dream! The Scully Family, the founders of the Clonakilty Distillery, have farmed the coastal land of Clonakilty for 9 successive generations! Their land has great natural resources to offer such as prime land, pristine water and sea salt air. Perfect ingredients for a maritime distillery! The barley that goes into each blend is grown on their family farm. It is grown in soil that has been touched with centuries of sea mist, soft rain and ocean spray. Which gives the barley unique characteristics in flavor like no other! They then blend select ingredients and age the whiskey in hand picked barrels to bring you some of the Best Irish Whiskeys! From fruity notes to spicy notes there is a blend for every friend!

Be sure to come and check out our Barrel Pick finished in Cognac Casks and the latest Pelican Brewing Father of All Tsunamis Collaboration!!

03/16/2023

If you are looking for a good Irish Whiskey at a good price with a great purpose for being created look no further!

Kilbeggan has been distilling since 1757 and produced at least 1500 gallons per annum. Kilbeggan Distillery survived so many obstacles through out the years. They survived the Distilling Act of 1779, the Temperance Movement (abstinence of alcohol) of the 1830s, fire at the distillery in 1878 (the townspeople removed the whiskey to save product and the facility), grain shortages, the 1919 prohibition, tax increases and a less than desirable German buyer who turned the distillery into a pigsty. The town of Kilbeggan never gave up on the distillery! The Preservation and Development Association aquired a caretaker's lease and began fundraising by selling lifetime memberships to renovate the distillery. With the help of the Keoghan Brother and donated timber they finish restoring the waterwheel. It turned again for the first time in nearly 30 years in 1983. Finally in 2007 they recommence distilling and go back to traditional methods involving antique copper stills.

Kilbeggan Single Grain, now known as Kilbeggan Triple Cask, is not because it is made with a single grain but rather in a single location using malted barley and one other grain! But in all honesty this particular blend was made in honor of the townspeople. The people who never gave up on their distillery. Who saved it not once but twice. Through their dedication and hard work we are all able to enjoy in the Kilbeggan blends we see today.

03/16/2023

Proper Twelve is stepping up their game by adding a new whiskey to their crew! Say hello to Proper Twelve Irish Apple! For those who are not huge fans of just straight Irish Whiskey, there is this new fruity blend! Sure to take a non whiskey drinker and give them a whole new outlook! This St Patrick's day be Proper and have something for Everybody!

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03/16/2023

What better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day tomorrow than by doing a tasting with Jameson! Where there is a blend for everyone! Just a few that they are sampling out!! Can't wait! Hope you all are ready! They will be at Banks Liquor from 3pm to 6pm!

03/10/2023

11/26/2022

New Dog in the pack! Bird Dog Honey has joined our Bird Dog Whiskey line up! For those wanting the honey without the spicy kick this is the perfect fit!! We also have some pretty awesome VAP packs in for the holidays!!

11/23/2022

Ok the next series on the making the holidays easy series is the On The Rocks Cocktails! So behind every great brand are cocktails that compliment and exemplify the quality of their product! Once again we have something for everybody! Making it easy to entertain friends and family who might not enjoy your same tastes in drinks. From left to right!
Cruzan Mai Tai for the rum drinkers in your life! A blend of light and dark rum with pineapple oranges to make one great cocktail!
Lairos Gin Aviation Cocktail for the gin lovers! This cocktail came about the time when airplanes were new to us. Bringing you flavors of a London dry Gin, Dry Cherry, Lemon and Violet.
Basil Hayden Dark Rye Manhattan that brings your taste buds an adventure of spicy complexity balanced with sweet fruity tones and acidity bitters.
The Effen Cosmopolitan classic blend of Effen Vodka, Cranberry, Triple Sec, Lemon and Lime!
Then the Classic Hornitos Margarita! Hornitos Plata, Lime and Triple Sec!

11/23/2022

Next up for premade cocktail options is none other than the Batch and Bottle Collection! In this collection their is something for everyone! A scotch old fashion drinker will love the Monkey Shoulder Blended Scotch made into Lazy Old Fashion cocktail! Then for the gin drinkers in your life Hendricks Gin in a ready made Martini! Then last but definitely not least the Reyka vodka Rhubarb Cosmopolitan!! All of these cocktails are ready to go and conveniently on sale this month! Its a shake with ice and pour into a glass like you made it yourself!

11/23/2022

Here at Banks Liquor we pride ourselves on making sure we provide easy solutions to customers that are entertaining. Such at premade cocktails ready to go! Some of the new ones in our store are a couple locals! Stone Barn Brandyworks Peach Rock and Rye is out of Portland and Crater Lake Rock and Rye out of Bend! Both are great products offering their own take on a classic prohibtion cocktail!!

11/19/2022

As we know behind every great brand is a story to follow! Seeing that tonight from 4pm to 7pm we have these guys visiting for a tasting it's only fitting that we share their story.

Like all stories this one came to exist because two people fell in love. Master distiller Kaveh Zamanian found his calling to bourbon after falling in love with his wife Heather who is a native to Louisville. His love of bourbon is what made him ultimately decide to leave his profession as a clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst. He wanted to get away from the monotony of the bourbon landscape so he kept trying. So he studied and proceeded to craft his own mash bill using his own recipes and marrying heritage techniques. His wife once told him when he made this decision that it was like going down a Rabbit Hole and there is no going back. With that being said the brand was named and their slogan was one that they believed in. So much that its the first thing you see on the wall when you enter the distillery.

So join us at Banks Liquor tonight from 4pm to 7pm as we travel down the Rabbit Hole and experience a new mash bill of bourbon!

11/13/2022

Not all bourbon is content to stay in Kentucky and Trail's End 10yr is proof! There was a greater ambition with this particular bourbon. This 10yr bourbon followed the spiritual path of the Oregon Trail to finish the blend in Oregon Garry Oak casks to heighten the notes of vanilla and other spices. Glacier-Fed spring water from Mt Hood completes the vision the master distiller had which was: A rare bourbon with hallmarks of age and heritage that flourishes with a provenance of its own.

11/04/2022

So let's talk new and exciting whiskey! Now first off you have to ask yourself if you can handle the rye side of whiskey? Can you handle that spicy kick to your pallette? Then have I got the experience for you! Dry Fly Straight Triticale 3yr Whiskey! Now I know you are thinking, "3yr? Yeah that's not gonna happen!" Well you are missing out on a great whiskey! Triticale is a hybrid grain consisting of wheat and rye! Yields more crop and is more resilient to the weather! But flavor profile of this whiskey will send you for a loop! Sweet in the beginning convincing you its gonna stay that way then out of nowhere on the back of the pallette BAM! You have that spicy rye kick coming at you! Bringing that flavor to mellow the sweet from the wheat. Honestly just for a conversation piece among friends I would totally recommend this! Two fingers neat in a glass sipping it like you would do with any whiskey worth its weight in gold!

06/27/2022

Where are our George Dickel Fans at? Have we got a few limited releases for you! We have the George Dickel Bottle and Bonded Spring Distilling of 2007. This 13 year aged release offers a bold and balanced profile with exciting notes of cherry! Best enjoyed neat or on the rocks but completes a Manhattan if preferred in a cocktail! Next we have the George Dickel 9yr Single Barrel Select! This blend is very limited and only 2 stores carry this particular barrel. Hand Selected by Cascade Hollow Distillery to be delivered to certain stores. It is a mash bill of 84% corn, 8% rye and 8% malted barley but as for the flavor each barrel carries its own unique taste and aroma. Then last but definitely not least we have the Dickel and Leopold Bros Collaboration that offers an innovative rye whisky offering! The union between the Dickel Column Still Rye and Leopold Three Chamber Distilled Rye turns back the hands of time that will take you back to an era that saw heavy bodied ryes served at bars and saloons throughout America!

06/27/2022

This next item is sooo good it dares you not to swear! Their unique recipe has, like the makers, a strong personality. It will throw you off with its sweet, tangy, and peppery heat but at the same time it will have you falling for it's rich, sweet mouth coating, cinnamon ginger clove softness. It takes to a the warmth of a wood cabin in the Canadian forest surrounded by good friends. All in al it's just a great drink for whisky lovers who want to sit back and enjoy life's simple pleasures.

06/27/2022

Ready for the next lastest and greatest thing from one of our favorite distilleries!?! Say hello to Drop Shop Cranberry Lemon Drop in a can! Customers so far have been loving it! Perfect for a day on the river or relaxing in your yard! Made with a corn based vodka that is 5 times distilled, 100% Cranberry juice, Lemon Juice and cane sugar to sweeten it. Using real cane sugar creates the perfect balance of sweet and tart!

Forewarning though these cocktails in a can sit at 30 proof and for the average person there is 2 cocktails per can! Super easy to drink and is one of the best solutions to a hot summer day!

06/27/2022

Alright Astoria Bloody Knuckles Bloody Mary fans! They are rolling with the punches and coming back swinging with a new name and look! Say hello to Astoria Mary! That same bloody mary in a can you know and love just sporting a new can design!

This canned cocktail is the Bloody Knuckles Bloody Mary with the Bar Pilot Jalapeño Lime Vodka! Giving you the spicy zest that your life was in need of.

06/26/2022

Bulleit Fans! Bulleit Bourbon has made your summer adventures and parties a little bit easier with these Cocktails in a Bottle!

The Bulleit Old Fashion features Bulleit Bourbon with notes of sweet oak, nutmeg and light toffee that come together with the flavors of Orange Bitters.

The Bulleit Rye Manhattan features Bulleit Rye Whiskey. Offering clean, satiny and woody notes of straight rye whiskey with a finish of Sweet Vermouth and Bitters.

03/16/2022

If you are looking for a good Irish Whiskey at a good price with a great purpose for being created look no further!

Kilbeggan has been distilling since 1757 and produced at least 1500 gallons per annum. Kilbeggan Distillery survived so many obstacles through out the years. They survived the Distilling Act of 1779, the Temperance Movement (abstinence of alcohol) of the 1830s, fire at the distillery in 1878 (the townspeople removed the whiskey to save product and the facility), grain shortages, the 1919 prohibition, tax increases and a less than desirable German buyer who turned the distillery into a pigsty. The town of Kilbeggan never gave up on the distillery! The Preservation and Development Association aquired a caretaker's lease and began fundraising by selling lifetime memberships to renovate the distillery. With the help of the Keoghan Brother and donated timber they finish restoring the waterwheel. It turned again for the first time in nearly 30 years in 1983. Finally in 2007 they recommence distilling and go back to traditional methods involving antique copper stills.

Kilbeggan Single Grain is not because it is made with a single grain but rather in a single location using malted barley and one other grain! But in all honesty this particular blend was made in honor of the townspeople. The people who never gave up on their distillery. Who saved it not once but twice. Through their dedication and hard work we are all able to enjoy in the Kilbeggan blends we see today.

03/16/2022

Walking Dead Fans!! We have the answer to your St. Patty's Day festivities!! Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey has a limited release Walking Dead bottle! Get yours before they stumble and stagger away!

03/14/2022

Alright if you don't like a whiskey neat or a tequila treat we have got another good recipe! The Fuzzy Leprechaun involves vodka! And this year we have an extra special treat an that is Minke Irish Vodka! You read it right! Ireland has a vodka and it will keep you in the Irish mood on St. Patty's Day! Minke Irish Vodka is made from Whey and sure to make any cocktail a unique and amazing experience!

03/14/2022

The Clonakilty Family has grown at Banks Liquor! And we could not be happier to welcome even more from a brand that prides itself on supporting and using local resources to make a great whiskey! The new Pelican Brewing Father of all Tsunamis barrel finish is in!! Limited supply! So get yours while you can!

If you are not familiar with the brand let me tell you about it!

The Clonakilty Distillery came to be all because of an Irish Farmer with a very big dream! The Scully Family, the founders of the Clonakilty Distillery, have farmed the coastal land of Clonakilty for 9 successive generations! Their land has great natural resources to offer such as prime land, pristine water and sea salt air. Perfect ingredients for a maritime distillery! The barley that goes into each blend is grown on their family farm. It is grown in soil that has been touched with centuries of sea mist, soft rain and ocean spray. Which gives the barley unique characteristics in flavor like no other! They then blend select ingredients and age the whiskey in hand picked barrels to bring you some of the Best Irish Whiskeys! From fruity notes to spicy notes there is a blend for every friend!