A random tweet got me thinking.
Obviously I checked on the link & was blown away by Lidl offering a cask of new make whisky to it’s customers!
My inquisitive mind led me to checking out what else they had.
Let’s put it like this – the depth & spread of whiskies on offer would qualify the shop as being a specialist whiskey outlet in Ireland!
The bare figures are pretty outstanding;
Total bottle selection…………………………..127.
Comprising of;
Scotland…………………………………………………….84
America……………………………………………………..19
Ireland……………………………………………………….10
Japan & Taiwan………………………………………….4 each
Wales & Austria…………………………………………2 each
Canada & South Africa………………………………1 each
At only 8% of the market – Irish Whiskey clearly has a long way to go!
But who was flying the Irish flag?
First off – in order of appearance here – Lidl own brand Dundalgan.
Next up – the ubiquitous Jameson in Original, Black Barrel & Caskmates varieties.
Irishman Single Malt made an appearance.
Kinahan’s popped up with their tasty Kasc Project.
Kilbeggan followed.
With Paddy being the last whiskey.
A couple of liqueurs wrapped up the Irish contingent.
I’d definitely be like a kid in a sweet shop drooling over the extensive choice!
Aldi Sud meanwhile had only 8 whisky on offer – 5 Scotch & 1 each from Japan, Canada & Germany. Ireland didn’t even feature!
Sláinte
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