The end of own brand spirits in Scottish supermarkets?

[Globalti]

True story: I wanted to give my neighbour a gift to thank her for looking after my house while I was away on trips. So I asked her son, aged about 12, what she liked to drink.

"Whisky" was the reply.

"Which one?" I asked.

"Err... It's the one with the duck on the label".

 

[Drago]

Wouldn't you need a license for this as the Treasury sees the brewing of spirits as taxable?

I hadn't planned on telling them!

Distilling it for home consumption is perfectly legal, provided you have the requisite rectifiers licence. This licence is free, so there's no real barrier to the home wino.

 

[Bromptonaut]

They are on every newsagent shelfs that I've seen.

Not sure I understand that. We're talking about Highland Earl, an Aldi brand which is exclusive to their stores.

 

[Electric_Andy]

I'm not sure what will happen in the supermarkets - I guess some people will still by unbranded if they are used to it and like it. The slightly better named brands aren't good enough to blow away the own brands so I suspect sales might go down a bit but not to the point where they're discontinued.

The corner shops and off licenses will really tell the tale I think. As someone said above, it's the sort of problem drinker who buys 2 litres of strong white "cider" for £2.80 who will now have to pay £6.

I wonder if it will now encourage more people to go to pubs, now that the price difference is not that huge?

 

[Drago]

It'll encourage more people to shoplift.

 

[Electric_Andy]

It'll encourage more people to shoplift.

I was going to say that, but thought it might be a bit judgemental!

 

[furball]

Nanny state. They'll be setting minimum pricing on deep fried Mars bars next.

Funny you should say that. There are new regulations that came in this month that aim to regulate acrylamide in fried and baked products. Levels have been set for various products. This means everything will be cooked to a paler colour.

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

Funny you should say that. There are new regulations that came in this month that aim to regulate acrylamide in fried and baked products. Levels have been set for various products. This means everything will be cooked to a paler colour.

Not in my house they won't. We use the smoke alarm as an oven timer.

 

[Accy cyclist]

I brew me own beer rather than buy it. Works out at 40p a pint. May have to start doing my own spirits too.

I hadn't planned on telling them!

Distilling it for home consumption is perfectly legal, provided you have the requisite rectifiers licence. This licence is free, so there's no real barrier to the home wino.

A friend of mine's been doing it for a few years now. He says he can distill any spirit going. I think he just makes alcohol to a high strength then adds the bought flavours to make it taste like bourbon,Drambuie,pernod etc. He tells me that he doesn't have a license though they won't check up anyway he says,whether he has or hasn't. I think that having spirits on tap like that could lead to problems. Not only that but he sells the stuff for about a fiver a bottle. Cheap alcohol leads to addiction. He's offered me bottles of his stuff at 3 quid a bottle. You could get absolutely hammered for less than the price of a pint!

Oh and not only does he knock out cheap alcohol,his wife works at the local pie factory,where she gets pies for a fraction of the shop price. He also sells pies,along with the spirits.

 

[Drago]

I dont know, was only reading from the revenues website.

 

[classic33]

Yeah definitely. I think I've still got that bottle, can't give it away.

You drank from the bottle!
No wonder you can't give it away.

 

[swee'pea99]

A friend of mine's been doing it for a few years now. He says he can distill any spirit going. I think he just makes alcohol to a high strength then adds the bought flavours to make it taste like bourbon,Drambuie,pernod etc. He tells me that he doesn't have a license though they won't check up anyway he says,whether he has or hasn't. I think that having spirits on tap like that could lead to problems. Not only that but he sells the stuff for about a fiver a bottle. Cheap alcohol leads to addiction. He's offered me bottles of his stuff at 3 quid a bottle. You could get absolutely hammered for less than the price of a pint!

Oh and not only does he knock out cheap alcohol,his wife works at the local pie factory,where she gets pies for a fraction of the shop price. He also sells pies,along with the spirits.

Sounds like they're set up for a healthy balanced diet.

 

[MontyVeda]

Am not aware that Aldi sell anything as a loss leader/at a loss. ...

Aye they do.

 

[Blue Hills]

Aye they do.

what? Please tell me. Always out for a bargain. And since their prices are good anyway, if they are selling owt at a loss that would be particularly good.

So do please tell.

 

[Dave7]

There is Laphroaig, and then there is everything else.

If you enjoy fermented mouth wash.
Seriously......I know its all personal taste but I really find those peaty whiskies disgusting. I do enjoy a sweeter Speyside type.