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[request] cheap whiskey and baileys

  • 25-07-2005 1:44pm
    #1
    ballinasloe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 92 ✭✭


    Looking for cheap whiskey and baileys for upcoming wedding reception, Tesco.ie seems one of my few options, any other ideas?

    Cheers!


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  • #2
    Hornet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 162 ✭✭Hornet


    Aldi or Lidl maybe?

    If it doesn't have to be Bailey's but only an "Irish Cream Liqueur" LIKE Bailey's, have a look at Lidl. The bottle costs around EUR 8.70 and to me it tastes fine. As far as I know both have Whiskey as well. Not sure what price and how good, but maybe try it!

    --Hornet


  • #3
    blorg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,995 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    How much do you need? If it is substantial, take yourself off to the continent, the savings will easily pay for a short holiday. You can bring back as much as you like as long as you aren't selling it. 1 lt of Ballantynes (which is half decent) in Aldeasa (Spanish duty free) is around €11.


  • #4
    Slunk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,556 ✭✭✭Slunk


    If you've to buy a bit it would be worth taking a trip up to Newry. Sainsburys / Curleys off license up there.Should save a few quid.


  • #5
    ciaran76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,705 ✭✭✭ciaran76


    Hornet wrote:
    Aldi or Lidl maybe?

    If it doesn't have to be Bailey's but only an "Irish Cream Liqueur" LIKE Bailey's, have a look at Lidl. The bottle costs around EUR 8.70 and to me it tastes fine. As far as I know both have Whiskey as well. Not sure what price and how good, but maybe try it!

    --Hornet

    I tried that Lidl "Irish Cream Liqueur" and it was horrible. Now i have to admit i drink Baileys alot so reckon i would tell the difference straight away.
    If you try St Brendans or Carolans its not far off it but not the same and a little cheaper. Buy the little bottles of it and taste and see what you think.

    Also have to admit i was given the Lidl "Irish Cream Liqueur" at a party recently and i knew from the smell it wasn't Baileys. My mate thought i was been a fussy bast**d !!

    I reckon the North is your best chance. Good Luck ;)


  • #6
    mcaul
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,493 ✭✭✭mcaul


    The retail margin on hard drink is quite small - about 10% so you won't find much cheaper than tesco / dunnes in Ireland.

    In the north you have some chains of off licences which often have some decent prices.

    Difference is approx €6 per bottle - all taxes & duty.


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  • #7
    DG Leixlip
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 47 ✭DG Leixlip


    You can get a great version of Baileys in Dunnes Stores. It's called 'Knights' and sells at €10 a bottle. Its almost identical to the real thing...


  • #8
    Loobz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,700 ✭✭✭Loobz


    DG Leixlip wrote:
    You can get a great version of Baileys in Dunnes Stores. It's called 'Knights' and sells at €10 a bottle. Its almost identical to the real thing...

    I second that, and its a 1 litre bottle also.


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