IRISH DISTILLERS - NEW PRICES

[Luke Gough]

Having perused the new Celtic Whiskey Christmas 2013 Catalogue I had to rise from the floor after seeing the new prices for Irish Distillers products! :

http://www.celticwhiskeyshop.com/images/Celtic%20Whiskey%20Shop%20Christmas%202013.pdf

Redbreast 12 is nearly €60.00!

Something has to give, and give soon - the "Global Whiskey Boom" has more than a whiff of "Bubble" about it.

Shall we sharpen a needle?

Thoughts/Comments/Vitriol please!

[Good Whiskey Hunting]

Thanks for bringing this up Luke. I've been ranting to reps about this. The price went up a few month ago. The budget only added €2. I mentioned before about buying Redbreast for €35 on sale in Supervalu a few years back. Now it nearly double the price.

I would normally treat myself and some friends to a few bottles but now I find myself looking for better value. I'm sure lots of others are the same.

You can buy a great Japanese/Scotch of equal age or quality for far less. Luke mentioned a good value Glendronach the other day. The Yamazaki 18 for €115 is an interesting example. The Jameson 18 is €125/130.

I feel Irish whiskey fans are been priced out. This can't be good for the industry. I wonder have the prices affected sales in shops like CWS.

I'm working in the industry too and know we'll suffer because of the increases.

I really fear the are killing the goose that lays the golden egg. They should look at the property bubble alright and think of the bust.

[silliwilli]

The Redbreast 15 is equally eye watering.

Rebreast 12 is £28 here in Sainburys and has been for the past lot of months. The 15 can be had for £75. Midleton VR is £97. I can't believe the prices you boys South of the border are forced to pay.

[Luke Gough]

Speaking of the forthcoming Crash, I may have found one the first landmark rumblings - take a peek at this beguiling Ardbeg 21...

http://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/ardbeg/ardbeg-21-year-old-1992-cask-10065-old-particular-douglas-laing-whisky/

[JohnM]

You could have bought a similarly aged Ardbeg from Whiskybroker for £65...