What Are You Sipping on Lately? (Spirits Thread)

[M_Six]

Do you have to declare the booze? I don't recall seeing booze as an item to be declared, but I may have missed it.

[M_Six]

Anyone ever try this? I'm in the mood for rum on ice tonight and this is the best the local store carries. Just in case, I also grabbed a P12, of course.

[M_Six]

Okay, the Bumbu is pretty good. Very smooth and sweet like butterscotch. Definitely good over ice on a hot summer night like tonight. TXSTYLE, I think you'd like it.

[1MOREMOD]

Ban jackwagon

[Grumpy Old Man]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Anyone ever try this? I'm in the mood for rum on ice tonight and this is the best the local store carries. Just in case, I also grabbed a P12, of course.

This is nice when you can get it, probably about $30 USD, easy drinking neat, also love me some Kirk and Sweeny 23 but tough to get so I use it sparingly.

[M_Six]

I've tried the Kirk and Sweeney 23, and you're right, it's very good. Never seen the Pyrat. I'll keep an eye out for it. We're heading to Champaign tomorrow, so I'll grab some Plantation 20 for sure and look for the Pyrat. Rum on ice is my summer favorite.

[dmatre]

Originally Posted by M_Six

A tad off topic, but I figure folks here would know. How does Duty Free work coming into the U.S.? As we went through Heathrow this morning, I noticed some pretty sweet prices on some whiskeys. How does that work? You buy the booze and then carry it on the plane? Do you have to declare it at US Customs?

Yes, buy in Heathrow, seller seals it in a bag, and carry on plane.

I believe you are allowed 2liters duty-free into US. (That's my standard each trip through LHR).

One important note: if you have another flight after entering US, then you MUST put the bottles into your checked luggage for next flight. Even if in sealed bag, TSA won't let you pass with your liquor.

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by dmatre

Yes, buy in Heathrow, seller seals it in a bag, and carry on plane.

I believe you are allowed 2liters duty-free into US. (That's my standard each trip through LHR).

One important note: if you have another flight after entering US, then you MUST put the bottles into your checked luggage for next flight. Even if in sealed bag, TSA won't let you pass with your liquor.

Thanks. Good to know.

[Jbravo33]

Originally Posted by Violator

Curious, did the price increase after it was mentioned in a rap song? That's quite the stash, especially at $90-$100 per bottle.

It's gone up about $10 bucks over that span of time. I wouldn't say it has anything to do with meek. Surprised they haven't tried to capitalize more on that but glad to see it stay steady after all those years. I've been in the liquor business for 20 years things like Hennessy and remy go up every year. It's a joke and to the point where I really don't care to favor one brand over another anymore. At the end of the day they all sell.

[TXSTYLE]

Pyrat is definitely not what I would consider sipping rum. Has too much bite. Makes a great mixer though.
I've heard about the K&W. I'll try it.

[m630]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Do you have to declare the booze? I don't recall seeing booze as an item to be declared, but I may have missed it.

You can buy 2 bottles per passenger thru LHR and do not have to decalre anything

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Pyrat is definitely not what I would consider sipping rum. Has too much bite. Makes a great mixer though.
I've heard about the K&W. I'll try it.

Look for the Bumbu as well. Very drinkable.

[UncleWede]

I bought a bottle of Basil Hayden Darker Rye (or something like that) at Costco, but my son helped me unload the car and I can't figure out where he put it.

Spent quite a bit of time at BILIL's house. Put a lot of Grey Goose into bottles of Bai lemonade flavors. Was actually pretty good on a warm afternoon outside.

[1MOREMOD]

Kid stole it

[happyjack]

Originally Posted by M_Six

A tad off topic, but I figure folks here would know. How does Duty Free work coming into the U.S.? As we went through Heathrow this morning, I noticed some pretty sweet prices on some whiskeys. How does that work? You buy the booze and then carry it on the plane? Do you have to declare it at US Customs?

the last couple of times i've traveled internationally, i have been asked by the CBP agent if we had any booze. we usually one go with the 2 bottles per adult and i answer truthfully when asked. last trip through dublin, i ended up splurging and figure i might have to pay some taxes...however, the customs agent asked how many bottles and i answered "6"...three for each for my wife and me. agent simply took our declaration slips and wished us a safe flight.

honestly, i think they're only concerned if you're trying to bring back quantities that appear like you might want to re-sell them.

note: last trip we were finally approved for global entry...made that whole customs and immigration process so much less stressful!

[Hawkeye]

Placencia Alma Fuerte Salomon and a selection of high proof whiskey.

[M_Six]

Back to the Bumbu on ice. Damn this stuff is tasty.

[WestRace]

1 1/2 hr before my next supply of booze lols. Since last night, I've downed countless bottles of beers, wine and so on but couldn't get my self drunk. I am superman lols.

[P1]

My wife baked a beautiful caramelized apple cherry pie. I paired that appropriately.

[Violator]

I recently brought this bottle back from my trip to Nassau. I haven’t tried it yet, I’m hopeful it’s palatable.

[Violator]

I recently scored a bottle of Weller 12, and it’s been a “long week.”
Cheers and have a great weekend!

[1MOREMOD]

Very cool I want one!