Best Place to Buy Scotch Online?

[BlackDog]

Hi everyone, newbie here (both to the site, and to SM Scotch enthusiasm in general).

Around me there I can find an OK selection of SM Scotch, but there are some things I can't find I would very much like to try, or, in some cases, the prices are much higher than what I've found online (I did recently have good luck with finding a bottle of Lagavulin 16 via the internet...$20 less than the mid-$90's at my local store, even with shipping). However, even that site was missing some of what I want (no Glendronach, for instance), and since I'm not sure all places are reputable, I was looking for some additional input.

Thanks in advance.

[snikt]

A local liquor store around me ships to other places and they seem to have good prices, it's not as big of a selection as specialty places on-line though.

http://davidsonsliquors.com/

[Islay Peat]

Nice link and this should be a stickied thread where we can all post our favorite places to buy.

[505Gibbs]

Originally Posted by snikt

A local liquor store around me ships to other places and they seem to have good prices, it's not as big of a selection as specialty places on-line though.

http://davidsonsliquors.com/

They won't ship wine across the state line per their web site so I highly doubt they'll ship liquor across it either.
I've called them about a cognac I was looking for - one of the few places in the US that carries it and atleast several years ago they said they would not ship.

[Islay Peat]

Some great Scotch prices from SFWTC - San Francisco Wine Trading Company.

[505Gibbs]

Originally Posted by Islay Peat

Some great Scotch prices from SFWTC - San Francisco Wine Trading Company.

Another great place in San Francisco is D&M!

http://www.dandm.com/

[snikt]

Originally Posted by 505Gibbs

They won't ship wine across the state line per their web site so I highly doubt they'll ship liquor across it either.
I've called them about a cognac I was looking for - one of the few places in the US that carries it and atleast several years ago they said they would not ship.

Hmm, didn't realize that. It says they ship to CO and a "few other areas", but it's not clear. Looks like there is some special thing about "allocated wines"




We only ship in state to Colorado,
and to a select few other states,
where it is allowed by law.
If you are ordering from another state,
please contact the store first, at
303-224-0444 to insure that your
state law allows us to ship your order.

We will not ship outside the United States

NOTE: Allocated Wines will not be shipped over state lines.

[michael]

The best one IMO: http://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies...ar-old-whisky/

[BlackDog]

Thanks for the feedback everyone.

[505Gibbs]

Originally Posted by michael

The best one IMO: http://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies...ar-old-whisky/

There's a new 'glitch' across the 'pond'!
I 'borrowed the from the aboves web site under shipping :
'Sorry for the inconvenience but... New aviation transport regulations are making it very difficult to deliver outside the UK, Europe and America at the moment, so you may find that shipping to some destinations is unavailable intermittently over the next few weeks as we test alternatives shipping routes.

We'll update this page with more details as they arise, so remember to check back regularly.'

Atleast for now - No shipments to the US.

[hewins]

In the USA I have bought from these sellers with success: (I am in NY, FYI)

K&L Wines: http://www.klwines.com/
Park Ave Liquor Shop: http://www.parkaveliquor.com/
Ultimate Wine Shop: http://www.ultimatewineshop.com/
Binny's Beverage Depot: http://www.binnys.com/

I've had stuff shipped from all of the above (except Park Ave, which couriers it to me for free in Manhattan with a > $50 order)

I hope this helps.

Dan

[BlackDog]

The place I had purchased from was wines4today. They had quite a deal on Laga 16, as it was $60 before shipping. Right now the deal still stands, but if not it says their regular price is $65.

The rest of their selection was fairly limited though, hence my original post.

[silverfish]

Originally Posted by hewins

In the USA I have bought from these sellers with success: (I am in NY, FYI)

Sorry for getting sidetracked from the topic.

I'd also recommend:

DrinkUpNY
The Party Source

Shipping restrictions might mean they cannot ship to your state.
I also use wine-searcher.com - enter your bottle, country and state
(click the "ship to" button) for a list of results.

[valuetl]

I live in Japan and order local from these guys they will ship stateside:
http://global.rakuten.com/en/search?k=&tl=110619&sid=
I also ordered hard to find brands from the whiskey exchange in London. They really impressed me with their service. Less than a week to get a bottle from London to Yokohama !!

[gunnermcgee]

www.shoppersvineyard.com

[silverfish]

Originally Posted by gunnermcgee

www.shoppersvineyard.com

Last I knew SV does not ship spirits (store pick-up only).

[Islay Peat]

Originally Posted by gunnermcgee

Shoppers Vineyard
American Whiskey
Scotch Whisky
World Whisky

Made if easier to find the whisky sections.

Originally Posted by silverfish

Last I knew SV does not ship spirits (store pick-up only).

I tried calling and should hear back from them tomorrow.

[gunnermcgee]

Originally Posted by silverfish

Last I knew SV does not ship spirits (store pick-up only).

I used to get mail order spirits from them, but then they suspended shipping spirits within the State of NJ. I assumed they still shipped out-of-state to areas that it is legal to do so.

Peat, let us know what they say!

[Islay Peat]

Originally Posted by gunnermcgee

I used to get mail order spirits from them, but then they suspended shipping spirits within the State of NJ. I assumed they still shipped out-of-state to areas that it is legal to do so.

Peat, let us know what they say!

Silverfish was right. I talked to Shoppers Vineyard on the phone yesterday and received confirmation that they do not ship any spirits.