Better stock up now folks.

[PeteXXX]

Jeez i say to myself as i see the prices of various 'poisons' as i stroll through my local co-op. Not having had a drink for 26 years nor smoked for about the same i should be wealthy

I worked out that after going teetotal May before last, my Brompton was what I would have spent on alcohol.. therefore, it was free!!

 

[figbat]

I got a case of wine delivered a few days ago which included various wines, bubbles and port - should see us through when added to the existing inventory on the rack. The beer fridge is showing a few gaps but has a decent selection still. We have a bottle of sherry and will be picking up an artisan cream liqueur this weekend. The gin shelf is pretty healthy and there are a few whiskies to choose from.

With such stocks on hand, should I be thinking of some kind of barricade and increased security patrols?

 

[gavgav]

My keg of Purple Moose Elderflower Ale, from Porthmadog, is already ordered. If they can’t deliver, I’ll go and pick it up myself ! Far better than the mass produced rubbish that’s on the shelves anyway.

 

[Electric_Andy]

There is a "shortage" every year when people do their big christmas shop. It's usually fine after the weekend when the shelves are stocked again. There was no Baileys in Morrison's the other day, but that's becasue they were doing a Litre for 9.99. I can't eat dairy but luckily I managed to find some dairy-free Baileys on Amazon. It's delicious (but clear). If you close your eyes, you'd think you were drinking Baileys.

It's embarrasing that the HK news paper describes all our faults in the one article i.e. panic buying fuel and sausage rolls

 

[All uphill]

When the alcohol rationing starts I wonder who I should sell my share to.

Mmm, I will set up a spreadsheet to count the number of "likes" each poor, alcohol- deprived CCer has given me in the last year.

 

[Drago]

with ice?

Comeback of the week for sure.

 

[cookiemonster]

with ice?

And slice

 

[MartinQ]

And to make it even worse, petrol prices are at record highs so even hardened winos can't resort to a quick snifter of 4 store to keep them going. At this rate itll soon be cheaper to drink aftershave again.

Ahh, a connoisseur

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aatlliinymw&ab_channel=jamescrowther1234

 

[jowwy]

And to make it even worse, petrol prices are at record highs so even hardened winos can't resort to a quick snifter of 4 store to keep them going. At this rate itll soon be cheaper to drink aftershave again.

or mouthwash

 

[Accy cyclist]

A woman in Morrisons on Tuesday bought three one litre bottles of 'on offer' Jack Daniels, limited to three bottles per customer. She told her son who was with her to get another three and go through the checkout on his own. Obviously to 'cheat' the limited amount offer.



https://groceries.morrisons.com/pro...ZA-rmSREvNNIBQC9HSoaAu0kEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[CanucksTraveller]

Ahh, a connoisseur

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aatlliinymw&ab_channel=jamescrowther1234

Classic, to this day I still reference that sketch. I often announce that I'm just having a small dose or seven of Dreamy Sleepy Nighty Snoozy Snooze before bed. Usually about 3 hours before bed.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Best stock up then

 

[Accy cyclist]

Just listening to Mike Graham's 'The Thursday Club' on Talk Radio, where he and a 'wine expert' are discussing liqueurs. She, the wine expert said there'll be a shortage this year of many traditional liqueurs, Benedictine being one of them. She said they were regarded 'back in the day' as medicinal, so you have an excuse for drinking without guilt! She mentioned Benedictine being very popular in Burnley Lancs (near to me), due to the East Lancs Regiment adopting it in WW1. The Burnley Miners Club gets through (or used to) 1000 bottles a year of the stuff!!

https://www.burnleyexpress.net/news...e-up-for-sale-with-a-ps5000-price-tag-3230680

https://www.jamieoliver.com/drinks-tube/benedictine-and-the-burnley-miners/

 

[carpiste]

I was told yesterday by an engine company that they are expecting things to get worse before they get better

You mean they are going to run out of booze for their engineers or their engines!

 

[Blue Hills]

A woman in Morrisons on Tuesday bought three one litre bottles of 'on offer' Jack Daniels, limited to three bottles per customer. She told her son who was with her to get another three and go through the checkout on his own. Obviously to 'cheat' the limited amount offer.



https://groceries.morrisons.com/pro...ZA-rmSREvNNIBQC9HSoaAu0kEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

is it any good?
I'm maybe not fussy enough but I rather like the Aldi bourbon anyway.