Any Christmas Whiskey deals in the shops yet?

[British Red]

Only had one so far...it was okay....but pricey for what it was. I thought the Japanese ones better - but again, I could get better Scotch for the money. I hope they improve in both quality and value over time - competition is good. There are some stunning Irish malt whiskeys out there as the main competition I think (my mate goes wappy for Tyrconnel and I must say its a tidy drop)

 

[sniper69]

Be fun to try buddy - but duty and tax would have to be paid on receipt - which would make for a very expensive bottle of whiskey

To be fair though nothing I have tried (including a few moonshines) comes close to Islay Whisky - smooth, smoky, salty, seaweedy goodness

From the sounds of posts in this thread I need to find some Islay Whisky to consume. Now to see if any of the stores here sell any and what kind of premium they'll charge for it.

 

[santaman2000]

In theory its due on booze, but I suspect it depends on what you list the value and contents as Feel free to test it by sending me packets of exotic booze with a variety of labels!

I wonder how different it is from our importation laws (regarding customs & dties) It's been ages since I did international travel, but back then, importation duties were only were only due if you exceeded a certain amount. It might be possible your importation duties also allow a small exception. If memory serves, those amounts here were as follows:

-1 quart (or 1 liter) of hard spirits
-4 quarts (or 4 liters) of still table wine
-1 quart (or 1 liter of sparlking wine
- a larger amount of beer but my memory is vaguer on that. I believ it was 1-5 gallons though.

 

[British Red]

There is a "duty free" element for travellers santaman - I don't know if it applies to parcels though?

 

[British Red]

From the sounds of posts in this thread I need to find some Islay Whisky to consume. Now to see if any of the stores here sell any and what kind of premium they'll charge for it.

They are certainly out there my friend

http://www.parkaveliquor.com/shop/109/scotch-whisky/islay/islay

I can make suggestions if you like - I can pretty much guarantee a taste sensation if you have never tried an Islay malt . Were you but closer you could sit with Dave and I in the "brew house" (man cave) and wake up in 2014!

 

[santaman2000]

There is a "duty free" element for travellers santaman - I don't know if it applies to parcels though?

To be honest, I don't know if they aplly coming this way either. Really I was just fishing for reasons the ex GF wasn't charged duties.

 

[British Red]

You don't get charged VAT and stuff if its under £18 value. I'm not sure if spirits fit in that category though - send me a free bottle and we'll test it if you like?

No?

Rats!

 

[sniper69]

They are certainly out there my friend

http://www.parkaveliquor.com/shop/109/scotch-whisky/islay/islay

I can make suggestions if you like - I can pretty much guarantee a taste sensation if you have never tried an Islay malt . Were you but closer you could sit with Dave and I in the "brew house" (man cave) and wake up in 2014!

Now that would be a good treat. I could see it now when my wife asks me where have you been, and I tell her I spent a little more than fortnight in the "brewhouse".

Of course, if I were closer.... (why couldn't we have got stationed in England after Germany, lol).

I'll check the class six on base, or the "big" liquor shop about 20 minutes away - if they don't have any, I'll look into ordering some (thanks for link).

 

[sniper69]

You don't get charged VAT and stuff if its under £18 value. I'm not sure if spirits fit in that category though - send me a free bottle and we'll test it if you like?

No?

Rats!

We can test it and see if you want. I'd have to find a good way of packaging so it didn't break in transit.


I did find this tidbit http://pe.usps.com/text/imm/fh_014.htm (it is 3. not sure why when I pasted it that it shows 1. )

1. All goods sent to the UK are liable to customs duty and Value Added Tax on importation whether or not the package is marked as a “gift.” Packages are admitted free of customs charges, however, if they meet the following conditions:
   1. Gift packages of small value provided they do not contain any tobacco goods, spirits or wine;

 

[santaman2000]

You don't get charged VAT and stuff if its under £18 value. I'm not sure if spirits fit in that category though - send me a free bottle and we'll test it if you like?

No?

Rats!

VAT & Duties aside, postage was high on the bottles I sent her. Might be able to do a few of the sampler size bottles though (the airline sizes) if I can find some you might like. I suspect you'd rather sample out Tequilas and Rums rather than our whiskeys though.

 

[British Red]

Never been a fan of Rum weirdly - my buddy loves the stuff and buys it in but, somehow, it doesn't work for me. I do like good Tequila though - quite like the high end Rye whiskies too.

 

[John Fenna]

Nowt wrong with a good dark rum - but it does not have the class of a good Islay Malt

 

[Monikieman]

If your looking for a nice rum try this one

http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-4548.aspx

 

[sniper69]

Nowt wrong with a good dark rum - but it does not have the class of a good Islay Malt

The Tortuga Rum is tasty. Works good for making rum cakes too. Last bottle I had was from visiting the Caribbean. It tastes a lot better than the Bacardi brand.

 

[EddieP]

Aldi had a nice single malt last Sunday for £11.99 but if they're as nice as last year I'm guessing they're all gone!

What was the bottle like?

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[tiger stacker]

Kennacraig for all those folk who like a dram from Islay. Whenever am in the Ben Nevis, all the bottles on the wall makes me pause. Now if only I can taste Old Forrester I'll be content.

 

[santaman2000]

Nowt wrong with a good dark rum - but it does not have the class of a good Islay Malt

Recently my tatses have shifted more towards the golden rums. My favorites are all still Puerto Rican rums.

 

[santaman2000]

Never been a fan of Rum weirdly - my buddy loves the stuff and buys it in but, somehow, it doesn't work for me. I do like good Tequila though - quite like the high end Rye whiskies too.

In our house we've shifted somewhat away from beer and most grain spirits towards wine and non-grain spirits such as rum and tequila as my daughter is a celiac. However I still enjoy a whiskey on occasion.

Not sure which ones you'd consider a "high end" tequila? Like the rums, my preference is for the gold tequilas (I like Jose Quervo personally but it wouldn't be considered high end here)

 

[Gill]

Does Mescal come into that list ?

 

[British Red]

In our house we've shifted somewhat away from beer and most grain spirits towards wine and non-grain spirits

I'd be on the Armagnac and especially the Calvados at that point - I adore good Calvados - not been back to Normandy in a while now though

Never had proper Mescal - have had proper Absinthe though...interesting!