I'm going to be going to be flying internationally in a few days and was wondering what spirits can you only get at the Duty Free stores. To clairifiy, I mean that you otherwise could not, or could not easily, get in the States? I'm most interested in rum, scotch and whiskeys. Thanks.
Duty Free Exclusive Spirits
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Posted 18 January 2012 - 12:53 PM
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Posted 18 January 2012 - 05:45 PM
Macallan Select Oak is a traveler's exclusive that is not regularly sold in retail stores. I'm not sure if it is available in all Duty Free stores, or not, but it would be worth picking up if you come across it. BlueDragon picked up a bottle on a cruise (IIRC) and it was very tasty. One of my favorite whiskies.
Here's a link I found through Google: http://www.thewhisky...om/P-11812.aspx
Here's a link I found through Google: http://www.thewhisky...om/P-11812.aspx
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Posted 19 January 2012 - 11:51 AM
that looks like some tasty stuff. Hopefully i can find it.
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Posted 26 January 2012 - 12:53 PM
I was able to find some Macallan Select Oak in doha's Duty Free. I tried some when I finally got home and its tasty. I bet it will open up nicely with a little water. I was excited that the bottle was a liter rather then the standard 750 US bottles.
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Posted 26 January 2012 - 05:58 PM
I wanted to get something nice from Duty Free today, but you have to be leaving the EU to get the tax free rates. 
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Posted 06 February 2012 - 09:33 PM
I was able to find some Macallan Select Oak in doha's Duty Free. I tried some when I finally got home and its tasty. I bet it will open up nicely with a little water. I was excited that the bottle was a liter rather then the standard 750 US bottles.
Glad you enjoyed it. I'm more of a tequila drinker (tequila is the new scotch, ya know), but I really enjoyed the Select Oak.
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Posted 07 February 2012 - 09:42 PM
How is tequila the new scotch?
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 12:06 AM
How is tequila the new scotch?
LOL! That's just a saying I have among my family and friends. Scotch has long had a reputation as a high-end sipping drink, with a loyal following of educated, well-informed fans. But tequila has come a long way in the past 5-10 years in terms of quality and overall acceptance. Tequila bars are popping up in most cities and aficionados of the spirit are becoming more educated in what makes a good tequila.
On a personal note, tequila is my drink of choice. I have tasted almost a hundred different tequilas, visited several tequila factories in Jalisco, MX, and have quite a few different brands in my liquor cabinet. When I smoke cigars, I prefer to sip tequila instead of scotch.
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 07:37 AM
I knew there was something odd about you. 
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 09:32 AM
Tequilla makes me take back stuff I never stole. (But a snake bite is still my favorite shot)
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 04:06 PM
I knew there was something odd about you.
But then, you've known that for awhile, eh?
I enjoy a good scotch as well, Ray. I've got 3-4 bottles of single malt in the cabinet. Then again, I've got a dozen bottles of tequila. And another one arriving via FedEx this afternoon.
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Posted 23 March 2012 - 10:52 PM
Tequilla makes me take back stuff I never stole. (But a snake bite is still my favorite shot)
Had some of those mixers ( snake bite ) last weekend and they taste great, they are called Rattlesnakes here.
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Posted 23 March 2012 - 11:46 PM
I've lately become intrigued by good tequilas. Jose Quervo, you fucked us all! 
Te Amo was very, very nice. Sippable. Lots of agave flavor. Now I'm . . . seeing possibilities beyond margaritas as big as my head, which was my favorite venue for tequila previously.
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Te Amo was very, very nice. Sippable. Lots of agave flavor. Now I'm . . . seeing possibilities beyond margaritas as big as my head, which was my favorite venue for tequila previously.
~Boar
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Posted 24 March 2012 - 12:15 AM
Tequila makes me....well we won't go there.Tequilla makes me take back stuff I never stole. (But a snake bite is still my favorite shot)
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Posted 24 March 2012 - 09:03 AM
I prefer sipping tequila when relaxing with a nice cigar. I keep a few nice bottles of scotch around because you never know when Ray will show up for a herf.
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Posted 24 March 2012 - 05:39 PM
Tequila and white boys does not mix well! IMHO
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Posted 31 March 2012 - 01:03 PM
Well I recently came back from some more international travel and picked up Balvenie Golden Cask (14yr), and Jack Daniels Silver Select Single Barrel. These can only be bought in Duty Free shops. I tried both and found the Golden Cask is pretty close to the regular release Caribbean Cask, but the JD Silver Select is the best JD I've ever had. It's certainly better then regular Single Barrel.
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Posted 10 April 2012 - 03:00 PM
I've lately become intrigued by good tequilas. Jose Quervo, you fucked us all!
Te Amo was very, very nice. Sippable. Lots of agave flavor. Now I'm . . . seeing possibilities beyond margaritas as big as my head, which was my favorite venue for tequila previously.
~Boar
I prefer Tequila Anejo and Reposadas...but sometimes a Tequila Blanco paired with a Sangrita Chaser is just what's called for...
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Posted 10 April 2012 - 05:15 PM
I prefer Tequila Anejo and Reposadas...but sometimes a Tequila Blanco paired with a Sangrita Chaser is just what's called for...
Yep, that's me as well. I'm a sipper, so drink Anejos (95%) and Reposados (5%) exclusively. Unless, of course, there are margaritas involved. Then I reach for the cheap bottle of Blanco I keep for just those ocassions.
I just picked up a bottle of Don Julio 1942 over the weekend. Can't wait to pop the cork on that one next week.
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Posted 17 April 2012 - 10:49 AM
I prefer Tequila Anejo and Reposadas...but sometimes a Tequila Blanco paired with a Sangrita Chaser is just what's called for...
Yep, that's me as well. I'm a sipper, so drink Anejos (95%) and Reposados (5%) exclusively. Unless, of course, there are margaritas involved. Then I reach for the cheap bottle of Blanco I keep for just those ocassions.
I just picked up a bottle of Don Julio 1942 over the weekend. Can't wait to pop the cork on that one next week.
Very nice...enjoy the 1492...haven't had that one in a few years, but I remember it well.
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