The Price of Whisky

[Graham]

The last time I bought a bottle of Ardbeg 10 year was in a duty free airport (Heathrow) for 26 pounds or 38 USD.

The other day I was in a whisky shop, actually a Tassie distillery, who sell a good range of Scottish whiskies.

I asked the price of Ardbeg...she said $58 AUD (46 USD), before I left I said I'd take a bottle, it sounded a good deal.
Then...the silly woman checked the price, said she made a mistake, it was $91 USD.
I said forget it!! (wish I'd got a quote in writing). I was very cheesed off.

So a question, taking Ardbeg 10 year (or similar) as a gauge, what do you pay?

[Freelander Sporrano]

My last bottle of Ardbeg "Very Young" (A ltitle more expensive than 10y.o)cost me £28'sthats about $51US in Fort William. But if I can get it free I would too.

[Kiltedmusiclover]

I have only been able to find it in stores in South Carolina for around $70.
North Carolina stores do not carry Ardbeg. My standard bottle is
Highland Park 12 yr for around $45. I can also get 10 yr Laphroaig for
around $55 abottle.Famous Grouse and Teachers are excellent choices for
blended whisky and the wife does not get so mad.

But my favorite is 16yr Lagavulin. I bought one bottle while I was in Scotland
last year. I only break it out on Very and I mean Very special occasions. It runs about
$95 a bottle.

[Graham]

My last bottle of Ardbeg "Very Young" (A ltitle more expensive than 10y.o)cost me £28'sthats about $51US in Fort William. But if I can get it free I would too.

David, I thought Very Young was cheaper!!

btw, you should see david in a whisky shop, he takes over from the staff and starts selling the virtues of whisky to the customers, such is his enthusiasm!!

[Mike n NC]

I saw MacAdams 25 y/o going for $40 USD a SHOT!!! in a pub over in Winston Salem. Even if I were a drinker I think that would put me off...

Mike

[GMan]

I paid $58 US, but it also was on sale! Hey I'm cheap, er I mean frugal.

[Rob Wright]

Let' me see

Ardbeg 10 was $48 in Albuqurque haven't found it closer yet
Oban 14 $65
Macallan 12 $39 at Sam's Club $51 everywhere else
Laphroig 10 $36


Rob

[Freelander Sporrano]

David, I thought Very Young was cheaper!!

btw, you should see david in a whisky shop, he takes over from the staff and starts selling the virtues of whisky to the customers, such is his enthusiasm!!

I wonder if that Chap's friend was satisfied with the Choice