01 The Price
Transparent. No compromise.
Wholesale spirits at 5% over Iowa State Cost. Full stop. The best bars shouldn’t have to choose between quality and value.
About
Built behind the bar, for the people working it.
A craft spirits house in Dubuque, Iowa, run by a working bartender who got tired of paying too much for spirits that didn’t move.
Our Story
’ve spent over 16 years in hospitality. I’ve bartended, managed, and I still own a bar today, which means I know firsthand how brutal the margin game can be. Every dollar you save on your back bar is a dollar you can put back into your staff, your menu, and your guests.
That frustration is exactly why Abandoned Liquors exists.
I built this company to be the resource I always wished I had: a spirits supplier who actually understands what it’s like to be on your side of the bar. We offer some of the most competitive wholesale pricing on spirits in the region, but the pricing is only part of it. When you work with us, you get a partner who can talk through your cocktail program, help you discover something your customers haven’t tried yet, and answer the questions that don’t fit neatly into a product sheet.
Spirits and cocktails aren’t just inventory to me. They’re what I’ve built my career around.
Carl, three-time Iowa Top Mixologist
I’ve been named Iowa’s Top Mixologist three times. Not something I lead with to impress anyone, but because it speaks to how deeply I care about this craft.
What We Stand For
02 The Knowledge
16 years behind the bar, on call.
Product questions. Cocktail ideas. Menu development. We don’t just deliver bottles. We bring the experience with them.
03 The Partnership
Small by design. Better by default.
You get direct attention from someone who actually knows your account. No call centers, no runarounds. Just real answers.
The Team
It's a one-person operation. By design.
Right now, Abandoned Liquors is a one-person operation, and that one person is fully invested in your success. As we grow, we plan to bring on additional staff who share the same standard of knowledge and service. When that happens, you’ll hear about it first.
Service Area
Based in Dubuque. Open to the conversation beyond it.
We’re based in Dubuque and currently serve the Dubuque area. We’re actively expanding throughout Dubuque County and into surrounding counties. If you’re outside our current footprint, reach out anyway. We’d love to talk about what we can do for your operation.
The Next Step
Ready to see what we can do for your bar?
Apply for a wholesale account in under five minutes, or get a quote on what you’re already buying. We’ll be in touch within one business day.