If you’ve been into a whisky for a while, you’ve no doubt got a good feel for the “going rate” of most bottlings. You’ll know the RRP of the staples – all the 10yo/12yo/15yo expressions of the main players, and you’ve probably also got a good feel for the going rate of the typically-found independent releases as well. And that means you’re well placed to spot when a bargain comes through and when a retailer is offering something at a significantly cheaper price than the norm.
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