Single Malts in Paris
Dec 11th, 2011, 05:58 PM
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Single Malts in Paris
I have found a few random posts regarding liquor prices in France, however most of them are at least 2 years old. I will be heading there in May and am curious about the price of single malts in relation to US prices. I am not so much interested in mass purchasing as I know I already know I will lose most, if not all, a price advantage with the euro-dollar rate working against me.
But if anyone has been recent, I would certainly appreciate any tidbits regarding pricing as I may want to bring back a few bottles which are not sold in the States.
But if anyone has been recent, I would certainly appreciate any tidbits regarding pricing as I may want to bring back a few bottles which are not sold in the States.
Dec 11th, 2011, 11:49 PM
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Dec 12th, 2011, 12:12 AM
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I really can't help with buying single malts is Paris but I do buy quite a bit of whisky form the following places in my home city of Edinburgh,i know they can arrange sales of single bottles to the States so might be worth contacting them to see about costs.If not it is just worth drooling over all the lovely malts they have on offfer.
http://www.whiskytastingroom.com/contact
http://www.royalmilewhiskies.com/vie...rshops&lkid=12
http://www.whiskytastingroom.com/contact
http://www.royalmilewhiskies.com/vie...rshops&lkid=12
Dec 12th, 2011, 02:50 AM
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My Scots relations generally take malts home from the US to Edinburgh because they are sufficiently cheaper in the States to make it worthwhile, especially when they find brands that are more appreciated at home than here. They have had remarkable deals on island malts in particular.
Having hijacked the thread, I will simply say that while the French are enthused about malts, I have seen no bargains.
Having hijacked the thread, I will simply say that while the French are enthused about malts, I have seen no bargains.
Dec 12th, 2011, 04:36 AM
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Thanks for the responses guys. I live in Pennsylvania so I am unable to purchase alcohol out of this state (legally of course). So as much as I would like to buy from online sources, I cannot.
Dec 12th, 2011, 05:12 AM
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How MUCH are you planning to bring in? Generally speaking, a US citizen may bring in ONE litre of alchohol and there may be some state restrictions as well (although I suspect nobody ever worries much about those).
Dec 12th, 2011, 06:55 AM
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are you transiting through any major airports,the London airports have specialist whisky shops which are excellent and most other european airports have a fair selection of malts in their airport shops.
Dec 12th, 2011, 08:23 AM
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I think the Maison du Whisky probably has the largest selection of single malts in Paris. The shop is in the 8th on rue d'Anjou, Madeline metro area. http://www.whisky.fr/
If you're looking for a single malt made in France, you could try one of the Armorik editions from the Warenghem distillery in Brittany. http://www.distillerie-warenghem.com....php?p=0&ID=44
There is a 1 liter (100cl, 1000ml) duty free booze allowance coming back into the US but you can bring more back, you just have to pay the duty on anything over 1 liter. Of course you'll have to carefully pack it in your checked luggage. I'd look for some unique single malts that you aren't likely to find in your area of Pennsylvania and, if possible, pick up 5 of the smaller 20cl bottles to bring back as an assortment to sample and savor. 70cl/700ml or 50cl/500ml are the standard bottle sizes though so that might not be possible.
If you're looking for a single malt made in France, you could try one of the Armorik editions from the Warenghem distillery in Brittany. http://www.distillerie-warenghem.com....php?p=0&ID=44
There is a 1 liter (100cl, 1000ml) duty free booze allowance coming back into the US but you can bring more back, you just have to pay the duty on anything over 1 liter. Of course you'll have to carefully pack it in your checked luggage. I'd look for some unique single malts that you aren't likely to find in your area of Pennsylvania and, if possible, pick up 5 of the smaller 20cl bottles to bring back as an assortment to sample and savor. 70cl/700ml or 50cl/500ml are the standard bottle sizes though so that might not be possible.
Dec 12th, 2011, 09:19 AM
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Pennsylvania is one of the stupider states for alcohol purchasing laws and any statutes preventing shipment of liquor into the state are likely unconstitutional - there had been a rash of cases successfully challenging these laws recently.
That said, the Maison du Whisky looks good - it lists some independent bottlers from Scotland that are hard to find (or prohibitively expensive) in the US. But make sure you wrap the heck out of whatever you buy <b>and put it in your checked luggage</b>.
And next time you venture out of PA, go to NYC and go to Park Avenue Liquors or Astor Wines or Borisal Liquor and Wine in Brooklyn (the actual shop for www.drinkupny.com, which lists PA as a state to which it ships). Drinkupny.com's prices are better than the others' and they have an eclectic selection.
That said, the Maison du Whisky looks good - it lists some independent bottlers from Scotland that are hard to find (or prohibitively expensive) in the US. But make sure you wrap the heck out of whatever you buy <b>and put it in your checked luggage</b>.
And next time you venture out of PA, go to NYC and go to Park Avenue Liquors or Astor Wines or Borisal Liquor and Wine in Brooklyn (the actual shop for www.drinkupny.com, which lists PA as a state to which it ships). Drinkupny.com's prices are better than the others' and they have an eclectic selection.
Dec 12th, 2011, 11:03 AM
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Big Russ,
Thank you, I have been to Park Ave Liquors and was amazed at their selection. I think I left with 4 bottles. I know that PA is listed as a shipping state by some retailers (or not designated as prohibited), however upon further investigation, they have all said they do not ship to my state.
Bluestar:
Thanks! Grabbing a few smaller bottles is a fantastic idea!
Unclegus:
I will be traveling from Philly to CDG, which I have read has a fine whiskey selection.
I only plan on bringing back a few, maybe two or three bottles at most. Just something to sip and remember my trip.
Thank you, I have been to Park Ave Liquors and was amazed at their selection. I think I left with 4 bottles. I know that PA is listed as a shipping state by some retailers (or not designated as prohibited), however upon further investigation, they have all said they do not ship to my state.
Bluestar:
Thanks! Grabbing a few smaller bottles is a fantastic idea!
Unclegus:
I will be traveling from Philly to CDG, which I have read has a fine whiskey selection.
I only plan on bringing back a few, maybe two or three bottles at most. Just something to sip and remember my trip.
Dec 12th, 2011, 12:26 PM
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<<<<But make sure you wrap the heck out of whatever you buy and put it in your checked luggage...
Essential advice from BigRuss! I bring bubble wrap and put the wrapped bottle in mega-sized freezer bags. At some US airports they can give you a hard time if you have bottles in checked luggage that are 'inadequately' wrapped and can force you to buy an expensive container at the airport, but I don't know if the French are as fussy (Southwest, for instance, says: "Alcohol (wine and liquor) in checked baggage must be securely packaged in a leak-proof bag with adequate professional packaging designed to fit the proportions of the bottle to prevent breakage." TSA allows up to 5 liters. U.S. Customs is lenient though due to paperwork reduction legislation - - I once got searched and they found half a dozen bottle of single malt, and they said they didn't care. Also, if you buy duty free, you can carry it on the Transatlantic flight and then stuff it into the bag you recheck when you clear US Customs.
Essential advice from BigRuss! I bring bubble wrap and put the wrapped bottle in mega-sized freezer bags. At some US airports they can give you a hard time if you have bottles in checked luggage that are 'inadequately' wrapped and can force you to buy an expensive container at the airport, but I don't know if the French are as fussy (Southwest, for instance, says: "Alcohol (wine and liquor) in checked baggage must be securely packaged in a leak-proof bag with adequate professional packaging designed to fit the proportions of the bottle to prevent breakage." TSA allows up to 5 liters. U.S. Customs is lenient though due to paperwork reduction legislation - - I once got searched and they found half a dozen bottle of single malt, and they said they didn't care. Also, if you buy duty free, you can carry it on the Transatlantic flight and then stuff it into the bag you recheck when you clear US Customs.
Dec 12th, 2011, 12:57 PM
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Yeah, you can buy duty free, but CDG doesn't have the best selection in the world.
Bluestar's suggestion is good if you can find the 20cl bottles. Most single malt whisky producers don't fill the 20 cl. size out of their own stock. If Bluestar meant buy up the sample sizes of the independent bottlers, that availability may be limited to the UK or Scotland (I've seen tons of Old Malt Cask [Douglas Laing] offerings in 20 cl bottles in Scotland but not anywhere else). But you'll find out at Maison.
Bluestar's suggestion is good if you can find the 20cl bottles. Most single malt whisky producers don't fill the 20 cl. size out of their own stock. If Bluestar meant buy up the sample sizes of the independent bottlers, that availability may be limited to the UK or Scotland (I've seen tons of Old Malt Cask [Douglas Laing] offerings in 20 cl bottles in Scotland but not anywhere else). But you'll find out at Maison.
