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UK single malt scotch versus the rules (transiting Toronto to the US)

UK single malt scotch versus the rules (transiting Toronto to the US)

Old Apr 10th, 2014, 11:39 PM
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I've transited through airports where security didn't honour the sealed bags from other airports, but don't know if that's the case in Toronto (last time I travelled through that airport was before current security measures).

At any rate, you won't get a bargain in an airport duty-free shop. If you want to bring single malt back from the UK, go to a specialist whisky shop with a wide choice. Pack the bottle securely in your suitcase and you won't have any worries.

Sparkchaser, I love your mixed metaphor: "It's not rocket surgery." ;-)
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Old Apr 10th, 2014, 11:50 PM
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Old Apr 11th, 2014, 01:01 AM
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From the TSA website, beginning January 31, 2014, liquids in excess of 100 ml can be brought into the US on connecting international flights as part of carry on baggage provided they were purchased in a duty free shop and are sealed in a Secure, tamper evident bag (STEB.)

You transit from Canada through TSA prior to entering the gateway/concourse.

However, this does not answer the regulations of importing alcohol into Canada. Suggest you review Canadian laws to determine that.
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Old Apr 11th, 2014, 02:46 AM
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From the TSA website, beginning January 31, 2014, liquids in excess of 100 ml can be brought into the US on connecting international flights as part of carry on baggage provided they were purchased in a duty free shop and are sealed in a Secure, tamper evident bag (STEB.)

This is good news; however, TSA training being what it is (or isn't depending on your view), I would not rely on this to be universally communicated or understood and would plan accordingly.


However, this does not answer the regulations of importing alcohol into Canada. Suggest you review Canadian laws to determine that.

This will answer that: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-vo...vc-eng.html#a5 (up to Up to 1.14 litres before you have to pay a duty).
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Old Apr 11th, 2014, 09:15 AM
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I never bother with buying booze and travelling with it. Quite frankly, the hassle is simply not worth any possible cost savings.

I do no think there is any bottle you can't find online for near the same cost and have shipped to you from a US distributor.

For example, an 18 year old Macallan is often on 'top 10' lists for a single malt. Look at all the places who will ship you one from within the US. http://www.wine-searcher.com/find/th...s%20scotland/0

My suggestion, tell your husband to concentrate on TASTING when on your trip and forget buying until you get home.
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Old Apr 11th, 2014, 09:27 AM
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Quite frankly, the hassle is simply not worth any possible cost savings.

Except, of course, for those that it are cost prohibitive to get in your home country.


I do no think there is any bottle you can't find online for near the same cost and have shipped to you from a US distributor.

Blair Athol is not easily available in the U.S. Shipping fees almost double the cost.
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Old Apr 11th, 2014, 09:38 AM
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It's not whisky but Blanton’s Straight from the Barrel is not available in the U.S., except in the Duty Free.
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Old Apr 11th, 2014, 09:55 AM
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Hi A,

>... he'd love to get single malt scotch at the duty-free ....<

You can get it for less at a regular shop in town.

Put it in your checked luggage. The shop will wrap it for you.

Enjoy your visit.

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Old Apr 11th, 2014, 09:57 AM
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PS,

Make sure that you declare it when you get to the US.

The duty is very low, but Customs gets peeved if you don't declare it.

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Actually, you could find Blair Athol in the USA if you wanted to sparkchaser but I'm not sure why anyone would want to. It's not as if you expect to find it on any 'top 10' lists after all.

If you're going to drink a single malt, drink a decent one.
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Old Apr 12th, 2014, 01:01 PM
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If you're going to drink a single malt, drink a decent one.

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Old Apr 12th, 2014, 01:27 PM
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By all means, please share the names of U.S. outlets that will ship it. I have several friends that would be most interested in this.

Blair Athol is actually a pretty good budget-priced Highland single malt, but my favorite budget-priced single malt is Glendronach 12.
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Old Apr 13th, 2014, 07:08 AM
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I've already provided a link to wine-searcher. Do your own homework sparkchaser. It isn't available in a lot of places but that is due to its lack of popularity, not that outlets don't exist. You'll find 3 or 4 that carry it. Compare that to Macallan 18 which is carried by 300+ outlets in the USA alone. Nevertheless if you want a bottle of Blair Athol, you can find it in the USA.

This is about the OP's husband and his taste in Scotch sparkchaser, not about your interest in a particular Scotch. The bottom line remains the same. It is far easier and less hassle to simply TASTE in Scotland and ORDER in the USA when you get home.

So rather than trying to say, 'you can't buy every scotch in the USA' and trying to find some obscure example to prove you can't buy that ONE particular bottle, try getting your head around what is the easiest and least hassle way to buy scotch period. ie. in a store at home.

You can't buy every scotch in the Duty Free at the airport either. But that doesn't really matter since the majority of those buying at Duty Free buy one of a handful of names that everyone has heard of. Blair Athol ain't one of them.

Duty Free is for the sucker tourist who thinks they are saving money on a bottle of perfume or booze or cigarettes.
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Old Apr 13th, 2014, 08:24 AM
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Duty Free does have some exclusives. Just sayin'.
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Old Apr 13th, 2014, 01:16 PM
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<I do no think there is any bottle you can't find online for near the same cost and have shipped to you from a US distributor.>

That's absolute nonsense. Good gosh, what ignorance to be presented as fact on this board! And a waste of the OP's time. If it can't be purchased here (and the list is too long to write out - pick just about every Provenance bottling, or Murray McDavid), then waiting to get home for a US vendor is just stupid. If the only thing the OP or her Mr. want is the distillery standard bottling from a well-known distillery, then she can get that in the US. Without that qualifier, Dulcis's statement is foolishness.

Aly: ignore Dulcis's claims.
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Old Apr 13th, 2014, 01:30 PM
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NAME the specific whisky you want to buy and that is available for sale in Scotland right now BigRuss and I will find where to order it online and have it shipped to the USA.

For most, it will be from a US distributor for a few it will be from elsewhere. So what? The POINT remains the same, it's easier to buy at home than schlepp it around when you travel.

Online shopping has made such nonsense unnecessary.
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