[GreggC69]

Had an ad pop-up yesterday for an online bourbon source. (They may have had other spirits but was just looking at the bourbon offerings). They had a couple of things I would like to try discounted a good bit. Was curious if anyone uses an online store and if you find better pricing than local sources and if these stores are legit. Thanks.

[villagetinker]

Several years ago, I used an outfit out of New York to get a wine my wife really likes. Bought a case and it turned out to be about $12 per bottle. Since this was considered a "restaurant wine" it is not available in the Floridia stores. At the time I did check to see if this was legal the state, I previously resided in you could NOT do this. I have no idea if the rules are different for hard liquor.

[GreggC69]

Thanks. I think it is certainly permissible. I am just not sure if the "too good to be true" applies to some of these. One bottle I wanted was discounted by about 25% . Newer company - been around a little over a year from what I could tell.

[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by GreggC69

Thanks. I think it is certainly permissible. I am just not sure if the "too good to be true" applies to some of these. One bottle I wanted was discounted by about 25% . Newer company - been around a little over a year from what I could tell.

I suppose online liquor sources could sell at a discount. It all depends on the starting price and just what that "discount" consists of. I've bought liquor at Publix only to discover, a couple of weeks later, that that same bottle of liquor that I bought at Publix was being sold by Wal-Mart liquors for a good deal less. I don't know if it was exactly 25% less but it was certainly in that range.

[retiredguy123]

Have you compared their prices to Total Wine? They usually have the lowest price on everything. Also, I think Total Wine will deliver.

[Kelevision]

Originally Posted by GreggC69

Had an ad pop-up yesterday for an online bourbon source. (They may have had other spirits but was just looking at the bourbon offerings). They had a couple of things I would like to try discounted a good bit. Was curious if anyone uses an online store and if you find better pricing than local sources and if these stores are legit. Thanks.

There are a bunch of online liquor stores. I order bottles of things not available locally. Shipping is usually not free unless it’s a first time deal or over a certain amount. I’ve never had any issues.

[GreggC69]

Thanks for the suggestions. Will check Walmart liquors and Total Wine. Just getting into bourbons and have family coming in and wanted to have a couple of "higher end" options to experiment with and for others to drink (they are more seasoned connoisseurs!) I have the Woodford, Buffalo Trace, Jefferson'sOcean, Elijah Craig range but wanted to have a couple of better options on hand that will appeal to those with a more discerning palate. Welcome any specific suggestions as well.

[jstarcze]

I've used them to get liquors that are hard to get in my area. You need to know your prices though. There are good prices, but there are also higher prices than what can be bought locally. The outfit I used is called Reservebar.

[Ecuadog]

Try using wine-searcher.com. Yes, it works for spirits too. You get more results if you pony up for the PRO version.

This link searches for Jefferson's Ocean + USA + Stores in Florida + Stores that will ship to Florida.

wine-searcher.com... click here

[Snakster66]

Originally Posted by GreggC69

Thanks for the suggestions. Will check Walmart liquors and Total Wine. Just getting into bourbons and have family coming in and wanted to have a couple of "higher end" options to experiment with and for others to drink (they are more seasoned connoisseurs!) I have the Woodford, Buffalo Trace, Jefferson'sOcean, Elijah Craig range but wanted to have a couple of better options on hand that will appeal to those with a more discerning palate. Welcome any specific suggestions as well.

I would just caution that higher price doesn't necessarily equate to better in the bourbon world (as much as some people would like to think so). But there are some local stores that have store pick single barrel bottlings that might be interesting to check out. I always like to hit Bob's when I'm down there. There is always a good selection and also has a few store picks. I look less at bourbon and more at scotch these days, but that doesn't stop me from scoping out the selection. And it is pretty impressive for both whisk(e)y types (and more than a couple Japanese as well). Prices there always seem reasonably solid as well, but not always. So be informed when you look.

[fdpaq0580]

Just checking to make sure you weren't ordering drinks delivered by Door dash*💫🥴🤗

[Caymus]

I miss "the old days" when I could walk into my local liquor store and find Blanton's right on the shelf.

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by GreggC69

Had an ad pop-up yesterday for an online bourbon source. (They may have had other spirits but was just looking at the bourbon offerings). They had a couple of things I would like to try discounted a good bit. Was curious if anyone uses an online store and if you find better pricing than local sources and if these stores are legit. Thanks.

I just remembered when we went to St. Augustine we toured the local distillery and were very impressed by their local Burbon (I am a Scotch drinker), it was advertised as an award winner. We did buy 2 bottles, one signed by the owner (as a gift) and one for us, still sitting in the bar, I have not had any Burbon drinkers over recently. No idea if this is sold locally, but as I recall it was very good.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive

I suppose online liquor sources could sell at a discount. It all depends on the starting price and just what that "discount" consists of. I've bought liquor at Publix only to discover, a couple of weeks later, that that same bottle of liquor that I bought at Publix was being sold by Wal-Mart liquors for a good deal less. I don't know if it was exactly 25% less but it was certainly in that range.

IMO 90% of anything at Walmart cheaper than Publix. I only go to Publix cause it’s convenient to me for couple items. I would check Walmart for brand whiskey first? IMO hard to compete on price when going up humongous chain like Walmart which has drove thousands of businesses out of business.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

IMO 90% of anything at Walmart cheaper than Publix. I only go to Publix cause it’s convenient to me for couple items. I would check Walmart for brand whiskey first? IMO hard to compete on price when going up humongous chain like Walmart which has drove thousands of businesses out of business.

Checking a few prices online, Walmart is definitely not cheaper than Total Wine for most items, and Total Wine has a much better selection. I think their goal is to beat every store on the price of alcohol.