Whisky Forum - Travelling to Florida

Oakster · Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2015 2:15 pm Post subject: Travelling to Florida

My girlfriend is abandoning me to go to Florida for 10 days and so to make up for it she has agreed to get me some whisky on the way back.

She's flying from Manchester Terminal 2 to Orlando so World of Whisky is out of the question as it says Terminal 1 Sad

Before I give her a list of the scotch I'd like her to keep an eye out for, is it cheaper to get it from America, or shall I wait until she gets back and can buy some from here?

Kava · Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2015 2:56 pm Post subject:

I am not familiar with the set up at Manchester but I would guess you would pass through some sort of travel retail shop no matter which terminal you fly from. There should be a collect on your return option.

Oakster · Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2015 4:12 pm Post subject:

I'm hoping so Kava. Is it generally cheaper than buying online or from a supermarket, or is there a better / different choice?

sorren · Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2015 4:33 pm Post subject:

It is not so much cheaper but different options.. Don't rule out getting some bourbon from America that you can not get here.. It would be a shame to miss out ! There are also some interesting new releases that are travel retail only.. Just depends on the budget ..

TheWM · Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2015 5:48 pm Post subject:

What Sorren has said. Concentrate on getting some stuff in from the US that is hard to find here. Think single barrel aged over 12 years.

Oakster · Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2015 6:07 pm Post subject:

I'm only just getting to know the names of scotch single malt brands and now I've got to look for American ones!

Haha I love this hobby :D

TheWM · Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2015 6:28 pm Post subject:

Yeah. I know.

But even if you don't drink it now - have it in reserve for when you fancy it.

I've got loads of bottles that I'm not 'in to' currently, but I know their availability is scarce, therefore, I'm holding them for when my mood fancies it, before it becomes prohibitively expensive.

But, also - think of it this way (on a t-shirt):

My missus went to the USA and she got me scotch. Which I can easily buy in the UK.

Unless you know what you want - give her a ton and let her go into a liquor store and grab a couple of bottles, to surprise you. Just ensure that whatever she gets reads 'Kentucky straight'. Serious. I almost guarantee that a Â£50 bottle of whiskey will be (in terms of quality) better than any scotch that she can grab over there in that price range.

TheWM · Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2015 6:28 pm Post subject:

Yeah. I know.

But even if you don't drink it now - have it in reserve for when you fancy it.

I've got loads of bottles that I'm not 'in to' currently, but I know their availability is scarce, therefore, I'm holding them for when my mood fancies it, before it becomes prohibitively expensive.

But, also - think of it this way (on a t-shirt):

My missus went to the USA and she got me scotch. Which I can easily buy in the UK.

Unless you know what you want - give her a ton and let her go into a liquor store and grab a couple of bottles, to surprise you. Just ensure that whatever she gets reads 'Kentucky straight'. Serious. I almost guarantee that a Â£50 bottle of whiskey will be (in terms of quality) better than any scotch that she can grab over there in that price range.

Blackadder · Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2015 6:29 pm Post subject:

If you like Ardbeg 10 World of Whiskies currently has it on offer for Â£46.99 for a 1 litre bottle.

Oakster · Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2015 7:00 pm Post subject:

I think WoW is out as there isn't one at the terminal she leaves from Sad

I really like the idea of the $50 bottles but I'd want it to be something you can't get over here without a bit of digging but at the same time I'd like something that is good. Cake and eat it?

Grant M · Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2015 7:48 pm Post subject:

Just a thought, if you call Manchester airport information they should be able to tell you if you will have access to whisky when passing through T2.

Oakster · Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2015 7:50 pm Post subject:

Good thinking. Phone call in the morning Wink

sorren · Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2015 8:14 pm Post subject:

I wish I knew someone who was going to the states, I would jump on the chance to get some bourbon.. Or possibly the glenmorangie cask of dreams USA .. I'm sure Opel could put in a small list of bourbons worth getting .. I fact I would like to see his list of must get bourbons just I case 😊

Oakster · Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2015 8:39 pm Post subject:

A list would be good just to point me in the right direction. I'm trying to convince her that it should be Â£100 split not $100 Wink

Knowing my luck she'll probably spend it all on a handbag or shoes and I won't get any whisky!

sorren · Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2015 8:47 pm Post subject:

I know that feeling, my whisky haul for last month cost me 2 handbags for the wife, I'm sure I came off worse