Backwater Spirits & More — Local services in Decorah

They have a limited selection of cigars however very good price points and the ones that I got were excellent for the price! It looked like they had a fabulous selection of wine and spirits and definitely specialty items that the owner carries and I'm sure that he can get in certain things for you if requested. I really don't drink anymore but I can tell you that they had an excellent selection of wine, and also bourbons, Scotch whiskeys, and all around very specialty types of spirits. The owner is very friendly and very knowledgeable. I believe he mentioned to me that his background was as a chef at several different locations in the Twin Cities in Minneapolis-Saint Paul and elsewhere. I know that you'll be pleasantly surprised and you will have an excellent experience in purchasing your special select beverages and if you're a cigar smoker I'm sure you'll be able to find something that suits...

The best selection in an area combined with a shop owner who enjoys his spirits and cigars and is extremely knowledgeable about everything in his store. He's always good with recommendations if you want to try something new and he isn't just going to load you up by just pointing to the top shelf. Always a great experience and a great bottle.

My latest winner was a bottle of Hatozaki small batch whiskey, from a Japanese distillery. Japanese whiskeys are delicious and so far removed from the heavy smokiness and peat of scotch or the dark fruity notes from bourbon. The Hatozami whiskey almost has more fruit notes to it like grapefruit but is unmistakably whiskey, with an aftertaste you surprisingly want to savor where so many people often chase their drinks to get the taste out. This is a good one to sip and enjoy, and an excellent...

I just stopped in to this establishment, and received a fantastic recommendation for a rum that I have never encountered in my life! I’m so excited to hear what the recipient of this gift thinks! I also wanted to note that I couldn’t find my credit card this morning and was on a limited cash-only budget after a trip to the bank and local food co-op. When my order rang up a little bit over the amount that I had, the person who I suspect is the proprietor took what I had and shyly rejected my fawning over how sweet that was! What a guy! I promise you that you will find many fabulous offerings here—by a highly trained staff, and recommend that you shop here often and well. I look forward to my next visit, where I can repay this...