What Whisky/Whiskey are we drinking this month?

EagererBeaver

mik_da_man wrote: »

Wh1skeyjack wrote: »

I had the midrange whiskey calendar seized this morning, got a nice letter in the post. Ordered last year without issues, so caveat emptor

Can you get back on to MoM and see why?
From their site they seem to be doing things legit, obv not though...

Big charge, or just seized and bye bye?

Of course they're doing things "legit". You're the one doing the importing - responsibility for ensuring correct duty paid sits with you.

Mellor

mik_da_man wrote: »

Can you get back on to MoM and see why?
From their site they seem to be doing things legit, obv not though...

Big charge, or just seized and bye bye?

They are exporting, you are importing.
If it gets flagged at customs, you have to pay duty. They could of course bundle the fee into their price, but that put the price up on all deliverys. Nobody wants that.

Sometimes DHL will pay the charge and collect from you on delivery.

L1011

EagererBeaver wrote: »

Of course they're doing things "legit". You're the one doing the importing - responsibility for ensuring correct duty paid sits with you.

On excisable items the responsibility lies with the seller not the buyer

the beer revolu

L1011 wrote: »

On excisable items the responsibility lies with the seller not the buyer

Surely, that applies to sales within the state, not importing.

L1011

the beer revolu wrote: »

Surely, that applies to sales within the state, not importing.

No. Seller is always responsible. Additionally, you need a licence to pay excise, consumers don't have one generally!

BeerNut

L1011 wrote: »

No. Seller is always responsible. Additionally, you need a licence to pay excise, consumers don't have one generally!

For intra-EU, yes. If ordering from outside the EU it is the buyer's responsibility and a mechanism exists for consumers to pay it.

Mellor

L1011 wrote: »

On excisable items the responsibility lies with the seller not the buyer

In the case of importing, responsibility lies with the importer.

Individual consumers do not normally pay APT. The tax falls due when the product leaves duty suspension, i.e. when it leaves a tax warehouse. A tax warehouse is a premises specially authorised by Revenue to produce, process or store alcohol and other excisable products. The person liable for the duty is the tax warehouse keeper or an importer.

Excise duty also falls due on alcohol entering Ireland from abroad. If an individual consumer purchases alcohol and has it delivered to Ireland from another country, excise (and other customs charges, as well as Value Added Tax (VAT)) will be payable before Customs will release the product.

Worth noting, that due to EU customs zoning. Movement within the EU is not importing.

mik_da_man

What's the story with www.thewhiskyexchange.com then?
On checkout they show the deduction of UK Duty and addition of the Irish duty.
Would that be a safer bet?

RasTa

Seen this in the bargain forum.

Greenspot for £28?!!!!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=gbps_img_s-3_3675_288c01fc?rh=i%3Aalcohol%2Cn%3A340834031%2Cn%3A!344155031%2Cn%3A358583031&bbn=358583031&hidden-keywords=B008HP9F7Y|B00IXL998C|B000WISJGM|B00IXL9EMI|B07663GY6Y|B00B7QBPSM|B00IWVDGBE|B00RIB399I|B00IWVDGBE|B016E1IN52&ie=UTF8&lo=alcohol&field-enc-merchantbin=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&suppress-ve=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_p=c79e33ca-a7c7-47e1-91ea-b8a7b4503675&pf_rd_s=slot-3&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=gb_main&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=P2DJEH4P7EWR2HBB3J2W

Silver-Tiger

These would get through Parcel Motel in Amazon packaging yeah?

EagererBeaver

Cheers, absolutely brilliant price.

EagererBeaver

Silver-Tiger wrote: »

These would get through Parcel Motel in Amazon packaging yeah?

At your own risk. The T&C's explicitly exclude alcohol.

Browney7

EagererBeaver wrote: »

At your own risk. The T&C's explicitly exclude alcohol.

Has anyone here tried this in the past with An Post address pal?

Wh1skeyjack

mik_da_man wrote: »

Can you get back on to MoM and see why?
From their site they seem to be doing things legit, obv not though...

Big charge, or just seized and bye bye?

Don't know yet. I'll get the goods though, but I'll have to pay duty I think. I got onto MoM and they apologised and offered to cover any extra charges. Can't really argue with that, top customer service. Now I just have to send a snail mail letter to fecking Donegal (!) and hope they release it this side of Christmas. I'll have a lot of drinking to do to catch up....

EagererBeaver

Writer's Tears and WT Red Head Single Malt are £25 and £27 respectively on M&S.com

One of each and two Green Spot was enough indulgence for one morning.

RasTa

RasTa wrote: »

Seen this in the bargain forum.

Greenspot for £28?!!!!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=gbps_img_s-3_3675_288c01fc?rh=i%3Aalcohol%2Cn%3A340834031%2Cn%3A!344155031%2Cn%3A358583031&bbn=358583031&hidden-keywords=B008HP9F7Y|B00IXL998C|B000WISJGM|B00IXL9EMI|B07663GY6Y|B00B7QBPSM|B00IWVDGBE|B00RIB399I|B00IWVDGBE|B016E1IN52&ie=UTF8&lo=alcohol&field-enc-merchantbin=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&suppress-ve=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_p=c79e33ca-a7c7-47e1-91ea-b8a7b4503675&pf_rd_s=slot-3&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=gb_main&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=P2DJEH4P7EWR2HBB3J2W

Feck i might have to chance it.

I did a PM order two months ago that got through but hadn't a clue it was against T+Cs so was planning to use MoM next until this thread highlighted similar issues.

I've been itching to try this for too long now so i guess this is the time to chance it.

the beer revolu

mik_da_man wrote: »

What's the story with www.thewhiskyexchange.com then?
On checkout they show the deduction of UK Duty and addition of the Irish duty.
Would that be a safer bet?

According to their website, the only EU countries that they organise local taxes with are Germany and Sweden. Everywhere else pays UK VAT (and duty, presumably). Therefore not compliant with Irish revenue.

https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/customerservice/delivery-customs

CastielJ

Midleton is amazing, and I like Redbreast & Jameson as well.

Munt1core

Jim Beam and Jameson

joombo

Monkey Shoulder, Redbreast and Mellow Corn. I'm a big fan of cut. That is, put a few drops of clean, cold water in your whiskey to open it up. I find a little tiny bit of water makes it more fragrant, which makes it taste more.

DeterminedMole

Has anyone here tried Tyrconnell 16, if so what you think?

SlipperyPeople

Green spot and redbreast 12 delivered from Amazon in a lightning sale for 74 beans. Can't bate that!

Don Kiddick

hungoverbunny wrote: »

Green spot and redbreast 12 delivered from Amazon in a lightning sale for 74 beans. Can't bate that!

They were about £29 each during the week

Pinch Flat

Moving on to a new job, so the lads in the old job clubbed in and got me a bottle of green spot and Teelings single malt. Had some of the Teelings last night - nicer over the single grain and small batch

gilberto_eire

gilberto_eire wrote: »

Feck i might have to chance it.

I did a PM order two months ago that got through but hadn't a clue it was against T+Cs so was planning to use MoM next until this thread highlighted similar issues.

I've been itching to try this for too long now so i guess this is the time to chance it.

My two bottles hit the locker this morning.

They weren't packed as well as last time when they had packing inside the tubes stopping movement.

You could hear liquid if you were were analysing it.

It arrived in there and was processed at 5pm yesterday... probably not a bad time and day to hit there as I'd say customs like to head off early like the rest of us.

Won't chance it again for a good while... it's basically just Redbreast and Green Spot I'd think about it for.

irlirishkev

Pinch Flat wrote: »

Moving on to a new job, so the lads in the old job clubbed in and got me a bottle of green spot and Teelings single malt. Had some of the Teelings last night - nicer over the single grain and small batch

I bought a bottle of the Teeling single malt today, having had it a few times before. It's the best of the trilogy in my opinion. I like the small batch, but not a fan of the single grain.

mik_da_man

irlirishkev wrote: »

I bought a bottle of the Teeling single malt today, having had it a few times before. It's the best of the trilogy in my opinion. I like the small batch, but not a fan of the single grain.

I'd be the same.
Was up in the distillery a few weeks ago and single malt is my favourite, followed by the small batch.

Having some Paddy Centenary tonight, lovely drop.

Picked up a bottle of Buffalo Trace and Makers Mark today. Buffalo Trace was nice, surprisingly smooth. The makers mark was really nice. Lovely aftertaste to it.

SlipperyPeople

gilberto_eire wrote: »

My two bottles hit the locker this morning.

They weren't packed as well as last time when they had packing inside the tubes stopping movement.

You could hear liquid if you were were analysing it.

It arrived in there and was processed at 5pm yesterday... probably not a bad time and day to hit there as I'd say customs like to head off early like the rest of us.

Won't chance it again for a good while... it's basically just Redbreast and Green Spot I'd think about it for.

exact same experience for myself .

SummerHaze

this month I have Tennessee Whiskey

EagererBeaver

SummerHaze wrote: »

this month I have Tennessee Whiskey

Any particular brand...?

Cazale

Got a couple of bottles of 12 year old Red Breast in Sainsbury's for £31 whilst visiting family in Derry.

elbyrneo

Picked up a bottle of Cardhu 12 Yr old single malt that was on sale in from Tesco. Was looking to try something with a little sweetness for a change and tasting notes online indicated it might fit the bill.

But not detecting sweetness at all ...quite a smooth and short finish, light bodied. Enjoyed it all the same, and if I want something light and easy it fits the bill. Alternating between that and a Green Spot Chateau Leoville Barton right now.

Any recommendations though for something with a bit of sweetness (but more subtle than say a honey Jack daniels) ?

limnam

elbyrneo wrote: »

Any recommendations though for something with a bit of sweetness (but more subtle than say a honey Jack daniels) ?

I don't know what level of sweetness you're looking for but I consider RB12 to be sweetish. Very marzipanny if you like that sort of thing. It could be I drink too much RB and eat too much marzipan that it's all in my mind :pac:

elbyrneo

limnam wrote: »

I don't know what level of sweetness you're looking for but I consider RB12 to be sweetish. Very marzipanny if you like that sort of thing. It could be I drink too much RB and eat too much marzipan that it's all in my mind :pac:

Big fan of marzipan! Will have a taste in the pub this week and grab a bottle if I like it so. Thanks for the recommendation.

brokenarms

I find rb12 a bit too spicy. Just got a bottle of Cardhu 12 in Tesco also. Such a good whisky. 45 euro well spent.

RasTa

I see one poor bastard on the booze megathread in bargains is reporting customs are inspecting his PM whiskey.

mik_da_man

Always a risk.....

mik_da_man

brokenarms wrote: »

I find rb12 a bit too spicy. Just got a bottle of Cardhu 12 in Tesco also. Such a good whisky. 45 euro well spent.

A drop of water or bit of ice really takes the edge off it and opens it up. (RB)

Trond

elbyrneo wrote: »

Picked up a bottle of Cardhu 12 Yr old single malt that was on sale in from Tesco. Was looking to try something with a little sweetness for a change and tasting notes online indicated it might fit the bill.

But not detecting sweetness at all ...quite a smooth and short finish, light bodied. Enjoyed it all the same, and if I want something light and easy it fits the bill. Alternating between that and a Green Spot Chateau Leoville Barton right now.

Any recommendations though for something with a bit of sweetness (but more subtle than say a honey Jack daniels) ?

The Cardu Gold Reserve has a surprisingly nice sweet toffee finish. Nearly gave away the bottle I had but delighted I didn't. Good value as well.

Chancer3001

Rb12 and greenspot arrived today. Got em at about 60% of normal price. Happy days

Trond

Trond wrote: »

The Cardu Gold Reserve has a surprisingly nice sweet toffee finish. Nearly gave away the bottle I had but delighted I didn't. Good value as well.

Cardhu is good value abroad but we're(extra) ripped off here.

It sells for e25 in Spain/France and basically double that her3.

Same for Glenfiddich.

There's obviously a mark up on any whiskey but those two are at far higher percentages.

Passenger

My PM whiskey (Green Spot and RB 12) is ready for collection anyway. :pac:

Chancer3001

bought the exact same. collected today. happy days

phobia2011

Twice this time last year I was stung by customs when buying from amazon, is it still a risk with the above?

Passenger

phobia2011 wrote: »

Twice this time last year I was stung by customs when buying from amazon, is it still a risk with the above?

Were you using Parcel Motel or having a courier deliver your purchases?

phobia2011

Passenger wrote: »

Were you using Parcel Motel or having a courier deliver your purchases?

Once parcel motel, then parcel wizard, gave up on it after that.

Passenger

Huh! Mine arrived just fine anyway. My parcel was labeled 'gift' if that made any difference.

SlipperyPeople

everyone seems to have gone for the RB12 and Green spot!

With the Aldi 26, Brabrazon batch 1, RB 12 Lustau, RB 12, Green Spot, Dunville PX it'll be a fine christmas in my house.

limnam

Picked up RB 12YO cask strength today will be one of the tipples over xmas