Buying Good Whisky

Submitted by hand_truck_ham t3_yatd9d in providence

Hey neighbors, looking for the best place to buy whiskey in the greater PVD area. Looking a wide selection and not insane costs. Any body have some hidden gems of liquor stores?

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kbd77 t1_itd0joc wrote

Bottles and Nikki’s are the best in Providence that I know of. Really good selection at both places, though Bottles is probably a bit pricier since it’s over by Wayland Square.

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key-comfortable4700 t1_itsgpof wrote

Does anyone know what Bottles' membership does?

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Silentjosh37 t1_itxjf33 wrote

You get $25 gift card for every $500 you spend. So if its your regular store worth signing up.

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pinkerton99 t1_itcr95u wrote

Joyal's Liquors in West Warwick has a great whisky selection (especially bourbon). Buying good whisky these days is not for the faint of heart. Prices are crazy right now.

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Raazok t1_itel1no wrote

I second this suggestion. Great selection.

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jmen5684 t1_itd24m5 wrote

Bin 312 on north main st

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BingBong022 t1_itcu9nb wrote

Get the blue velvet bourbon from isco

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General_Johnny_Rico t1_itdn7tz wrote

I do not recommend this. I bought it because it’s local and heard it was good.

It’s expensive and frankly not as good as bottles costing significantly less. Love to try local stuff, but paying more for poor bourbon isn’t worth it.

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BingBong022 t1_itimcjc wrote

I thought it it was great! And it was only Like $27 a bottle. Pretty inexpensive and great tasting bourbon

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Phil_is_Legend t1_itqi2cc wrote

I got charged double that when I bought a bottle... Did I get charged twice?

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BOKEH_BALLS t1_iteoqb6 wrote

I don't think the climate suits making bourbon tbh

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avastyematey t1_itde41t wrote

Town wine and spirits has a great selection of whisky, Clift's in Riverside had been building a good collection that's cheaper than expected if a little narrower than summer places

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AaronD1986 t1_itdsode wrote

Bottles has very fair prices on their whiskey and a surprisingly great selection. Their sister business is The East End on Wickenden and they have hundreds of whiskies from all around the world. Great spot to try before you buy.

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HumbleTreacle8 t1_iteb2s8 wrote

Drive up to Norfolk wine and spirits near Patriot place; best selection of independent bottlings of scotch in the northeast

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RhodyVan t1_itermvc wrote

I would counter that Julio's in Westboro as the best selection of private barrel whisky - both Bourbon and Single Malts, as well as Tequilas, and Rums.

Bottles is my go to Providence pick. Joyals has a good selection but their prices aren't as good as they used to be, and it's a bit of a schlep from Providence.

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rstuf32 t1_itgp1na wrote

It's not the cheapest place but check out Eno on Westminster. They have a big selection and they have things you won't find anywhere else, and they're very knowledgeable, they can talk about almost anything they have on their shelves.

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colleen9185 t1_itcz9ls wrote

Jordan’s in EP is a really good choice

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Remarkable_Money_369 t1_itexot0 wrote

I hate to say it, but you will find better prices online. I don’t know what it is that people need to jack up the price of a $70 bottle of pappy to $300, I guess there are those that will pay it.

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mhb t1_itgb0md wrote

How are you getting alcohol delivered to you from online? There is an ongoing lawsuit regarding the inability to do this: Anvar v Tanner

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Remarkable_Money_369 t1_itgkl29 wrote

I don’t know about the lawsuit. But online retailers will ship to RI. I have had 4 different bottles of bourbon mailed to me that I bought online.

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Competitive-Ad-5153 t1_itgulyx wrote

Most recently I had a bottle of Starward delivered via FedEx (with free promotional shipping). Had to sign for it, but that was the only caveat.

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pizzaplantboi t1_itduywz wrote

Bottles has the best selection and fair prices for scotch and whiskey.

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burton8493 t1_ite2lgj wrote

Clifts in east providence I’ve found multiple times bottles of Blantons for under $70

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