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I am looking for a place near Hazel Park that has a nice selection with non stratospheric pricing . I am mainly interested in purchasing Lagavulin 16 year old; it's a gift for an upcoming B-Day. The local party store tells me he can order it in for $69 but it takes about a week; Great price but that lead time cuts it pretty close to the date of the party.
Prices are set by the State Of MI...you might find that most places sell using the "shelf price" list price although some stores can and do mark up for a larger profit. Your best bet for widest selection in your near area would be Holiday Market in Royal Oak...one of the best and most extensive inventories...they do tend to mark up a bit, but again based on the inventory, it's great one stop shopping.
Oxford Beverage and deli, in GP Woods has an absolutely huge scotch selection. [[ I know that isn't as close as Holiday, but it's prices are better)
Try calling Wiaters Beverage House, 2459 E 8 Mile Rd near Grosbeck in Warren [[586)777-8503
Been in business as long as I can remember, over 50 years, and usually have the more obscure liquors in stock.
Go to Canada. Better supply for the higher end single malts and pricing on them is usually in line or better than in the U.S., well Michigan at least.
the red wagon sez they have it.
http://www.redwagonshoppe.com/spirit...alt_scotch.htm
here is their address and ph
http://www.redwagonshoppe.com/map1.htm
Whigville Market in Grand Blanc seems to have everything. I know its a little far from Hazel Park but it might work if they have it.
www.whigville.com
Champane's on 13-Mile between Van Dyke and Mound has a pretty good selection of everything having to do with alcohol, and the prices are OK.
http://www.champanes.com/
Seems like you're being offered a pretty good deal. Your liquor store guy sounds like he's offering to get it for you at or near cost. The Liquor Control Commission minimum retail shelf price in Michigan for the Lagavulin line is currently listed at $74.96 for the 12 year old, $86.99 for the 16 year old [[listed as just "Lagavulin Scotch"), and $109.97 for their "Distiller's Edition."
Good idea Al, I noticed that a few of the recomended places are all ready charging the higher price.
Does the purchase have to be at a Duty Free Shop? I checked out the Duty Free Shop in Soo Ontario and they did not have Lagavulin.Quote:
Originally Posted by GOAT
If you want a less pricey and yet very fine single malt scotch... try the Glenfiddich Scotch.
I could never stand the taste of Scotch Whiskey until an acquaintance introduced me to the Single Malt Scotch... very smooth!
IIRC... the 12 year old Glenfiddich Scotch was in the $30-$40 price range... but that was a few years ago.
Mr. C's Deli in Grosse Pointe Farms on Mack. Ave. at Warren Ave. has it in a nice canister gift box.
As a single malt scotch drinker I say "bleck" to Glenfiddich.
As for Duty Free, non-duty free, I don't think it would be an issue for one bottle of quality scotch to bring across. You can purchase liquor anywhere just keep the receipt in case they ask. I always explain when I cross from either side why I have it and 99% of the time customs lets me through.
I agree - the "common" single malt - glenfiddich and glenlevit ar blech. lagavuling is yummy stuff. I want a bottle of the sherry-cask 21 yo for xmas
Buy American! Drink bourbon!
Scotch? Its rusty nail time!
The Ontario LCBO website currently shows Lagavulin 16 at $109.95. Given the current exchange rate, there's certainly no savings there.
Get some Jameson's Irish whiskey. There is no such thing as single malt in Irish whiskeys since all of them are unblended. Get an ordinary bottle of Jameson's and dont worry about how long it's been sitting in a cask or vat or whatever. Pay 25 dollars and what you save on paying for the mindfucking campaigns, you can spend on Anchovy-filled olives or cheeseburger flavored Doritos to go with it.
Picked up a bottle of Old Overholt rye in Indiana the other day for $13.99 [[not sold in Michigan) Poured some over a couple of ice cubes and it was some of the best sippin whiskey I've ever had. Sorry for going off post re scotch but I just love American whiskey.
Hell no!.........It's Rob Roy time!Quote:
Originally Posted by Genesyxx
Way to go Downriviera, I'm a snob for inexpensive, but good stuff too. American or Canadian whiskey suits me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Downriviera
LOVE your comment!!! I've had Jamison's before down the street. Not bad stuff but I love the smokiness of the Lagavulin.Quote:
Originally Posted by canuck
Canuck, you are so right. I've had 10 yr old bourbons that are cheaper and better than ones that are aged 20 yrs or more. Quite often they use the same mash bill and fancy it up with packaging and marketing campaigns and higher prices. PT Barnum was right, there is a sucker born every minute.
Downriviera, thats because it is a bourbon. Now a properly made single malt scotch? That is worth every penny [[and don't damn well ruin it by mixing it into a cocktail). :)
Or water, or you'll ruin it.
Have you tried Beverage Warehouse?
I live in Madison Heights, and for me it is worth it to travel to the Canada to buy my scotch. As my name states, I love my Single Malts. The tunnel has pretty good selection, and, if you sign up for the preferred customer card you get 10% off each time you buy of non-sale items. Soooo, you not only get a Litre vs. 750ml compared to the states, it is considerably cheaper. I am lucky, I have my family that lives in Tecumseh, so the toll is not a total waste. The dollar is about at par now, but I feel it is worth the trip as your dollar gets you more.
But listen to GOAT, seemingly he has pretty good taste. To me fiddich is like the Miller Lite of Single Malts. But, I like it and it's what I serve my "miller lite" type guests. It's the special peeps that I break out the Belvanie, Laguvulin, or Laphroaig for, they can appreciate the taste. I too prefer an Islay single malt...but will pretty much drink any type of single malt. Grouse is pretty good for the price. And there are tons of deals all the time on Grouse at the tunnel.
According to what I've read in Malt Advocate magazine, a lot of Scotch is over aged and over priced as well. I don't know about Scotch, but a lot of American whiskey is not available in Michigan because we are a controled state. Is the Scotch selection better in other states? I always hit up Binnys when I'm in Chicago, its a supermarket for alcohol. Best bourbon selection I've ever seen.Quote:
Originally Posted by GOAT
Yep, Downriviera, no ice no water is the way to go. One thing I like about the overaged scotches is that their names are such a mouthful, just ordering one makes you feel drunk.
Yes, it was not a regularly stocked item for them, they would need to order it.Quote:
Originally Posted by gazhekwe
I got turned on to single malt scotch when a friend invited me to a 'Johnny Walker, Journey of Taste Event'. I am primarly a beer guy but like a nice whisky once in awhile. I do like Laprhoaig as well as Lagavulin. I've tried the Glenn Fiddich, Delwinnie, and Johhny Blacks but they did not do it for me.
What's the cheapest place for Scotch tape?
There are 2 stores in the Royal Oak /Southfield area 1 party supply store and Liquor on Greenfield just north of 13 mile just down from Beaumont hospital. the second store with a decent selection is on Lahser at civic center drive in southfield.