Cost of Whisky/Whiskey in the US

jpmcwjr

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• Oct 26, 2017

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A member PM'ed me asking re cost of whiskies in the States. I said I'd find out and let him know. But failed miserably. I don't drink, and my forays to supermarkets have been seldom.
So, could some kind gents supply this info? Maybe with some recommendations? I believe the info was to be related to Bourbon, but a smattering of Scotches would be interesting. Your locale would also be of interest.
Edited by jvnshr: Title capitalization.

 

daveinlax

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• Oct 26, 2017

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I bought a 1.75 jug of Dewers today for our smoked room at next weeks WCPS for $39.95. 8O

 

okiebrad

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Here is a 2014 article about the cost of whiskey in the US.

 

skydog

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I usually pay ~$55 for 750ml of Laphroaig 10 unless it's on sale. If I'm not drinking scotch then it's usually Wild Turkey 101 for $25 for 750ml. Some of the nicer bourbons go for $30-$60. My state definitely doesn't have the best prices on liquor though.

 

jpmcwjr

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Your state?

 

skydog

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I'm in NC. Just remembered our state ABC posts prices online.
NC ABC Prices

 

davidy97

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• Oct 27, 2017

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Handle of old granddad runs about $18
Handle of George Dickel is $28 and some change

 

lazar

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Varies widely by state. In CA Laphraoig is $45.

 

pipesmokingtom

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In Washington with taxes, it's so expensive, we just smoke cannabis.

 

ryeguy

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I'm really curious how this thread came to be.
First, why would someone care what whiskey costs in the US unless he is in a position to buy it; and if he's in a position to buy it, wouldn't he know the price?
And why whiskey in general, rather than this or that whiskey?
And why would a member PM another member to post the question for him, rather than just starting his own thread?
Inquiring minds must know.

 

pipesmokingtom

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^ How to kill fun: 101.

 

madox07

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ryeguy I know ... so many questions. :lol:

 

philobeddoe

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• Oct 27, 2017

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I pay $40.00 for a 750ml bottle of Laphroig 10 yr., $90.00 for Lagavulin 16yr. and $55.00 for Caol Ila 12 in Indiana.

 

jpmcwjr

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• Oct 27, 2017

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Ryeguy: Fergeddabbouddittttt. If original inquirer wishes you to know, he will post, not I.
And to responders: Thank you.

 

mikethompson

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• Oct 27, 2017

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A 750ml bottle of Dewar's is $26 CDN at the LCBO here. I'm curious to see prices south of the border.

 

mackeson

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According to the linked article, whiskey in Colorado $22.99.
Posting in forums after consuming said bottle = Priceless.

 

derfatdutchman

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Here in PA home of state controlled liquor sales, we pay higher prices. Laphroaig 10 year old $49.99, The Macallan 12 year old $59.99, Knob Creek 100 proof $34.99, Makers Mark $29.99.

 

mso489

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That damned "e", or not, in the spelling of whisky/whiskey is a true annoyance. I think I willfully ignore it and hope I get it wrong for the context, just for spite. Thanks for the N.C. ABC store link. Because of my wife's meds, we/I rarely buy anything, but it is a vaccine against sticker shock to review prices. The ABC stores have been reviewed suspiciously in the press over the years as to the disposition of revenue. I don't know about that, but I find the inventory limited compared to states where the liquor stores are run privately. There, of course, the licensing cash flow is often suspect, but c'est la vie.

 

cossackjack

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• Oct 27, 2017

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In CO I can get Laphroaig 10 YO for $35, Lagavulin 16 YO for $85, & Wild Turkey 101 for $19.

Additionally, on Monday's I get a Senior Discount of 15%!
mackeson:

The article is most 4 years old. Jack Daniels Old No.7 is $20 now.