Iowa ABD
Iowa Liquor Prices
Prices as of September 1, 2026, from the Iowa ABD published price list.
Iowa is a control state at the wholesale level: the Iowa ABD sells spirits to licensed retailers at state-set prices and publishes the full list.
Iowa posts one statewide wholesale price list. Retail shelf prices track it closely because every retailer in the state buys from the same list.
Rated against their own category
The best value bottles in Iowa
These bottles score in the top of their category with specialist reviewers while costing less than most of it. Scores stay attached to their original sources.
- 1Captain Morgan Coconut Rum750 ml · $12.39StealWellRumX 7.5/10
- 2Tinkermans Citrus Suspreme Gin750 ml · Gin$19.50StealCallThe Gin Is In 5/5
- 3
Bombay Dry Gin750 ml · Gin$17.99StealCallThe Gin Is In 4.5/5 - 4
G4 Tequila Blanco750 ml · Tequila$36.51StealTop ShelfTequila Matchmaker (crowd) 88/100Tequila Matchmaker (critic) 88/100 - 5
Ardbeg Uigeadail750 ml · Scotch$71.24Worth ItUltra PremiumWhiskybase 88.76/100Whiskyfun 91/100 - 6
Tequila Ocho Single Estate Plata750 ml · Tequila$37.50Worth ItTop ShelfTequila Matchmaker (crowd) 87/100Tequila Matchmaker (critic) 88/100 - 7El Tequileno Platinum750 ml · Tequila$33.75Fair ValueTop ShelfTequila Matchmaker (crowd) 85/100Tequila Matchmaker (critic) 85/100
- 8
Teeling Small Batch Irish Whiskey750 ml · Irish Whiskey$28.49StealCallWhiskyfun 92/100Whiskybase 84/100 - 9
El Tequileno Blanco750 ml · $16.50StealCallTequila Matchmaker (crowd) 81/100Tequila Matchmaker (critic) 81/100 - 10
Bulleit Bourbon Bottled In Bond750 ml · Bourbon$41.34Worth ItTop ShelfBreaking Bourbon 4/5
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How liquor pricing works in Iowa
Iowa's price file is published monthly by the Alcoholic Beverages Division.
Because Iowa sells at wholesale, the posted price is what the store pays. Retail markups are modest and consistent, so the list is a good proxy for the shelf.
Are liquor prices the same everywhere in Iowa?
Close to it. The state publishes one wholesale list that every retailer buys from, so shelf prices across Iowa stay within a narrow band.
Month over month
What changed in the latest list
July 2026 to September 2026. Specials that revert to list show up here.
Price drops
- BP Jeffersons Ocean Aged at Sea Cask StrengthWhiskey$74.99 → $56.24 ($-18.75)
- 2XO French OakWhiskey$37.50 → $29.99 ($-7.51)
- 2XO Oak SeriesWhiskey$37.50 → $29.99 ($-7.51)
- Heavens Door Ascension Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyLiqueur$37.50 → $29.99 ($-7.51)
- 2XO RyeRye Whiskey$37.50 → $29.99 ($-7.51)
- Milagro Cristalino Tequila$45.00 → $37.50 ($-7.50)
- 818 Tequila BlancoTequila$24.75 → $18.75 ($-6.00)
- Dragon Fandango Vodka BerryVodka$16.50 → $11.01 ($-5.49)
- Grannys Gingerbread CreamLiqueur$11.25 → $5.85 ($-5.40)
- 818 Reposado TequilaTequila$27.75 → $22.50 ($-5.25)
Price increases
- Macallan Rare Cask Single Malt Scotch WhiskyScotch$240.09 → $270.17 (+$30.08)
- Jeffersons Reserve Pritchard Hill CaskWhiskey$41.22 → $59.99 (+$18.77)
- Jeffersons Reserve Old Rum CaskWhiskey$41.22 → $56.22 (+$15.00)
- Rich & Rare ReserveWhiskey$9.75 → $18.75 (+$9.00)
- Highland Park 12yr Viking Honour$41.09 → $45.08 (+$3.99)
- Cedar Ridge Anniversary EditionWhiskey$44.76 → $48.75 (+$3.99)
- Macallan Double Cask 12YRScotch$59.97 → $63.78 (+$3.81)
- Jeffersons Ocean Aged RyeRye Whiskey$41.22 → $44.99 (+$3.77)
- Barrell Seagrass Rye Whiskey Cask StrengthRye Whiskey$56.25 → $60.00 (+$3.75)
- Rich & Rare AppleWhiskey$8.25 → $11.25 (+$3.00)
The full list
Every price in the list (1,904)
Bottles with specialist or community ratings come first, then the rest of the list alphabetically.
| Bottle | Size | State price | Change | Tier | Ratings | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Riff Single Barrel BourbonBourbon · #19920 | 750 ml | $37.49 | unchanged | Top Shelf | The Bourbon Culture 7.6/10 | Middle of the Pack |
| Nikka From the BarrelJapanese Whisky · #16009 | 750 ml | $52.50 | unchanged | Top Shelf | Whiskybase 83.22/100 | Middle of the Pack |
| Nolet's Dry Gin SilverGin · #28704 | 750 ml | $29.99 | unchanged | Call | The Gin Is In 4.5/5 | Priced for Quality |
| Old Crow · #20286 | 750 ml | $8.25 | new | Well | Breaking Bourbon 1.5/5 | Budget Basic |
| Old Elk 10 Year Straight Bourbon WhiskeyBourbon · #20299 | 750 ml | $52.50 | unchanged | Top Shelf | Breaking Bourbon 3.5/5 | Middle of the Pack |
| Old Elk Blended Straight Bourbon WhiskeyBourbon · #23536 | 750 ml | $30.00 | unchanged | Top Shelf | Breaking Bourbon 3/5 | Budget Basic |
| Old Forester 1910Bourbon · #20374 | 750 ml | $43.50 | unchanged | Top Shelf | The Bourbon Culture 7.5/10Breaking Bourbon 3.5/5 | Middle of the Pack |
| Old Forester Signature 100prf BourbonBourbon · #16396 | 750 ml | $19.50 | unchanged | Call | Breaking Bourbon 3/5 | Budget Basic |
| Old Forester Statesman · #20375 | 750 ml | $43.50 | unchanged | Top Shelf | The Bourbon Culture 7.3/10Breaking Bourbon 3.5/5 | Overpriced |
| Old Overholt RyeRye Whiskey · #27066 | 750 ml | $17.31 | unchanged | Call | Breaking Bourbon 1.5/5 | Budget Basic |
| Olmeca Altos AnejoTequila · #88819 | 750 ml | $24.74 | unchanged | Call | Tequila Matchmaker (crowd) 82/100Tequila Matchmaker (critic) 78/100 | Fair Value |
| Olmeca Altos PlataTequila · #88186 | 750 ml | $22.49 | unchanged | Call | Tequila Matchmaker (crowd) 81/100Tequila Matchmaker (critic) 81/100 | Fair Value |
| Olmeca Altos ReposadoTequila · #89610 | 750 ml | $22.49 | unchanged | Call | Tequila Matchmaker (crowd) 79/100Tequila Matchmaker (critic) 80/100 | Fair Value |
| Pantalones Organic Tequila Blanco · #85220 | 750 ml | $33.75 | $-3.75 | Top Shelf | Tequila Matchmaker (crowd) 73/100Tequila Matchmaker (critic) 72/100 | Skip |
| Pantalones Organic Tequila Reposado · #85219 | 750 ml | $37.50 | $-3.75 | Top Shelf | Tequila Matchmaker (crowd) 78/100Tequila Matchmaker (critic) 69/100 | Skip |
| Partida Blanco Tequila · #88303 | 750 ml | $30.00 | unchanged | Top Shelf | Tequila Matchmaker (critic) 79/100Tequila Matchmaker (crowd) 80/100 | Middle of the Pack |
| Partida ReposadoTequila · #89692 | 750 ml | $33.75 | unchanged | Top Shelf | Tequila Matchmaker (crowd) 79/100Tequila Matchmaker (critic) 80/100 | Fair Value |
| Patron 100 SilverTequila · #82310 | 750 ml | $39.00 | unchanged | Top Shelf | Tequila Matchmaker (crowd) 87/100Tequila Matchmaker (critic) 87/100 | Worth It |
| Patron Ahumado ReposadoTequila · #90003 | 750 ml | $37.50 | unchanged | Top Shelf | Tequila Matchmaker 78/100 | Budget Basic |
| Patron Anejo TequilaTequila · #89646 | 750 ml | $45.00 | unchanged | Top Shelf | Tequila Matchmaker (crowd) 76/100Tequila Matchmaker (critic) 75/100 | Below Par |
| Patron Citronge PineappleLiqueur · #78586 | 750 ml | $18.75 | unchanged | Call | Tequila Matchmaker 70/100 | Unrated |
| Patron CristalinoTequila · #85088 | 750 ml | $52.49 | unchanged | Top Shelf | Tequila Matchmaker 70/100 | Limited Reviews |
| Patron El Alto ReposadoTequila · #85545 | 750 ml | $127.49 | unchanged | Ultra Premium | Tequila Matchmaker (crowd) 79/100Tequila Matchmaker (critic) 75/100 | Skip |
| Patron Reposado TequilaTequila · #89626 | 750 ml | $41.25 | unchanged | Top Shelf | Tequila Matchmaker (crowd) 74/100Tequila Matchmaker (critic) 72/100 | Below Par |
| Patron Silver TequilaTequila · #88296 | 750 ml | $37.49 | unchanged | Top Shelf | Tequila Matchmaker (crowd) 74/100Tequila Matchmaker (critic) 74/100 | Below Par |
| Peerless Double Oak BourbonBourbon · #21023 | 750 ml | $74.51 | unchanged | Ultra Premium | The Bourbon Culture 7.7/10 | Limited Reviews |
| Peerless Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyBourbon · #21024 | 750 ml | $60.15 | unchanged | Top Shelf | The Bourbon Culture 7.5/10 | Middle of the Pack |
| Peligroso Reposado TequilaTequila · #89674 | 750 ml | $16.50 | unchanged | Call | Tequila Matchmaker 75/100 | Budget Basic |
| Peligroso Silver TequilaTequila · #88310 | 750 ml | $16.50 | unchanged | Call | Tequila Matchmaker 74/100 | Budget Basic |
| Penelope Bourbon Toasted Barrel Finish · #21065 | 750 ml | $45.00 | unchanged | Top Shelf | The Bourbon Culture 3.5/10 | Limited Reviews |
| Penelope Classic Series Kentucky Straight BourbonBourbon · #21096 | 750 ml | $33.75 | unchanged | Top Shelf | Breaking Bourbon 3/5 | Budget Basic |
| Penelope Estate Collection Private Select 9yrWhiskey · #21056 | 750 ml | $60.00 | unchanged | Top Shelf | Breaking Bourbon 3.5/5 | Middle of the Pack |
| Penelope Wheated BourbonBourbon · #21074 | 750 ml | $30.00 | unchanged | Top Shelf | Breaking Bourbon 3/5 | Budget Basic |
| PinnacleVodka · #34579 | 750 ml | $9.75 | unchanged | Well | The Gin Is In 2.5/5 | Budget Basic |
| Plantation Original Dark RumRum · #42395 | 750 ml | $15.75 | new | Call | The Fat Rum Pirate 1/5RumX 7/10 | Mixed Reviews |
| Plantation Stiggins' Fancy Pineapple RumRum · #76892 | 750 ml | $25.88 | new | Call | RumX 7.3/10The Fat Rum Pirate 4/5 | Middle of the Pack |
| Planteray Rum 3 StarsRum · #42396 | 750 ml | $15.75 | new | Call | RumX 7/10 | Fair Value |
| Plymouth GinGin · #28795 | 750 ml | $27.83 | unchanged | Call | The Gin Is In 4/5 | Middle of the Pack |
| Powers Gold Irish WhiskeyIrish Whiskey · #15676 | 750 ml | $26.40 | unchanged | Call | Whiskybase 80.84/100 | Fair Value |
| Prairie Organic GinGin · #37523 | 750 ml | $15.00 | new | Call | The Gin Is In 2/5 | Budget Basic |
| Pusser's British Navy RumRum · #44266 | 750 ml | $22.26 | unchanged | Call | RumX 7/10The Fat Rum Pirate 5/5 | Mixed Reviews |
| Redemption Straight BourbonBourbon · #21222 | 750 ml | $24.00 | unchanged | Call | The Bourbon Culture 7.5/10Breaking Bourbon 2/5 | Mixed Reviews |
| Redwood Empire - Pipe Dream · #26678 | 750 ml | $33.75 | unchanged | Top Shelf | Breaking Bourbon 3/5The Bourbon Culture 4.9/10 | Mixed Reviews |
| River Rose GinSpirits · #31990 | 750 ml | $24.26 | unchanged | Call | The Gin Is In 4/5 | Unrated |
| Roku GinGin · #28778 | 750 ml | $26.25 | unchanged | Call | The Gin Is In 3/5 | Limited Reviews |
| Ron Abuelo Anejo-12 YrRum · #45563 | 750 ml | $22.49 | new | Call | RumX 7.8/10 | Priced for Quality |
| Ron del Barrilito Three Star Superior EspecialRum · #43752 | 750 ml | $30.00 | unchanged | Top Shelf | RumX 7/10 | Middle of the Pack |
| Ronrico Silver Label RumRum · #43848 | 1750 ml | $11.25 | unchanged | Well | RumX 3.6/10 | Budget Basic |
| Russell's Reserve Single Barrel BourbonBourbon · #22178 | 750 ml | $51.00 | new | Top Shelf | The Bourbon Culture 8.1/10Breaking Bourbon 4/5 | Worth It |
| Sailor Jerry Spiced RumRum · #45886 | 750 ml | $12.74 | $-2.26 | Well | The Fat Rum Pirate 3/5RumX 6/10 | Budget Basic |
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The source document
Straight from the Iowa ABD price list
Every number on this page comes from the official published price list. You can open the real document yourself.
The document itself, September 2026 edition
The file lists 3,186rows, one per item and size, so a bottle sold in three sizes appears three times and duplicates in the file are the state's own. The 1,904 products in the table above are the rows we match to our catalog. First 25 rows below, parsed from the file verbatim.
| Item | Name in the file | Size | Price | ShelfRead page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10006 | Scoresby Rare Scotch | 750 ml | $9.38 | View |
| 10008 | Scoresby Rare Scotch | 1750 ml | $16.50 | View |
| 10009 | Scoresby Rare Scotch | 1000 ml | $10.11 | View |
| 100104 | Herradura Ultra Anejo | 750 ml | $49.50 | View |
| 100215 | Tequila Rose Liqueur Holiday Gift Set 2026 | 750 ml | $18.75 | not tracked |
| 100220 | Twisted Shotz Traditional Party Pack 3.0 | 25 ml | $87.68 | View |
| 100413 | Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey Party Bucket | 50 ml | $81.00 | View |
| 100423 | Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey 100ml Carrier | 100 ml | $9.00 | View |
| 100506 | BP Last Drop 1971 Blended Whisky w/50ml | 800 ml | $1875.00 | View |
| 100535 | Fireball Gift Box | 50 ml | $77.45 | not tracked |
| 100572 | Johnnie Walker 200ml Collection Pack | 200 ml | $72.00 | View |
| 100686 | Jose Cuervo Authentic Pink Lemonade Margarita | 200 ml | $6.96 | View |
| 100847 | Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey Candy Canes | 50 ml | $77.45 | View |
| 100861 | 99 Party Bucket Minis | 50 ml | $81.00 | not tracked |
| 100862 | 99 Brand Candy Canes Mini | 50 ml | $77.40 | View |
| 101151 | Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey Adult Trick Or Treat Bag Mini | 50 ml | $77.45 | View |
| 101180 | 99 Fruits Mini | 50 ml | $81.00 | not tracked |
| 101331 | Johnnie Walker Black W 2 Highball Glasses | 750 ml | $32.99 | not tracked |
| 101355 | Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey Mini Krew Package | 50 ml | $11.24 | View |
| 101368 | Malibu w/Dole Pineapple Juice | 1750 ml | $24.74 | View |
| 101472 | 99 Brand Adult Variety Trick & Treat Bag Mini | 50 ml | $77.45 | View |
| 101546 | Dr McGillicuddys Party Bucket Cherry and Mint Mini | 50 ml | $81.00 | View |
| 101710 | Fireball Window Box Minis | 50 ml | $81.00 | not tracked |
| 101734 | Dorda Double Chocolate Holiday VAP | 750 ml | $20.24 | View |
| 101815 | Elijah Craig Small Batch w/Rocks Glass & Syrup | 750 ml | $27.00 | View |
Past editions
- September 2026 (2,040)
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