Mark McAlister, founder and Chairman of Big Red Liquors, had his sights set on becoming the #1 liquor retailer in Indiana when he started his first store in Bloomington in 1972. Mark’s philosophy of performing “Common Jobs Uncommonly Well” has
The original Big Red at 15th & College in Bloomington, IN
guided Big Red Liquors growth to its present position with locations in Bloomington, Martinsville, Terre Haute and Bedford. Today, growth continues to be strong.

During the last 30+ years of service to South Central Indiana, Big Red has become known as the place to locate those hard to find items and where the stores are clean with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. In Bloomington, Big Red has become an institution that caters to both the student and local community.  We are now also able to offer our same great service and prices in Martinsville, Bedford and Terre Haute .