Whisky in the states?

**Arlen** · 5th February 08, 01:55 PM

I tried to post this in The Pub but I always have trouble logging in there, so I am being lazy.

I have coeliac disease so I can't have gluten. I am about to get serious about making sure I don't gluten myself so that means no beer.
Now, if I can't have beer I drink good Whisky.
Here's my problem... where and how to get it in the states.

I know I can go to the liqor store and get some of the more common ones,
but say I am having a hankering for a nice Ardbeg 1994, what do I do?

I'm planning on joining the SMWA when I am settled and have the funds, but in the meantime do I just settle for what I can get?

Thanks for any and all advice.

**MacMillan of Rathdown** · 5th February 08, 02:22 PM

When I moved back from Ireland last May I brought with me several bottles of my favorite tipple. I then discoved that (1) with a little digging I could get it here in the USA, and (2) it was cheaper here than at home! Oh, and when someone coming for a visit asks, "Can I bring you anything?"

"Well, besides a box a Shreddies, a bottle of X, would be nice." is my immediate reply.

**Moosedog** · 5th February 08, 02:28 PM

Arlen,

I don't know much about whisky, but there is gluten-free beer available in the US. Here's a link to a UK festival to get you started, I know lots of homebrewers locally make it, with varying results, but it might be worth some exploration.

http://www.glutenfreebeerfestival.com/

Moosedog

**Jock Scot** · 5th February 08, 02:31 PM

No sorry M. of R. all the Shreddies are spoken for,export will be quite illegal!Well they would be if I was in charge.LOL

**Zardoz** · 5th February 08, 02:41 PM

Can't really comment on Whiskies, I only ever drink a couple of brands... But on the beer, Isn't there a company called Greens that offers wheat free beers in the UK? I know Budwiser has a sorghum based beer here, I've tried it, it wasn't any worse than their regular crap.

**MacMillan of Rathdown** · 5th February 08, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

No sorry M. of R. all the Shreddies are spoken for,export will be quite illegal!Well they would be if I was in charge.LOL

I'll smuggle 'em in from Canada!

**Jock Scot** · 5th February 08, 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown

I'll smuggle 'em in from Canada!

Dratt and double dratt,confound the man!

**ccga3359** · 5th February 08, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown

I'll smuggle 'em in from Canada!

Here you go:

Arlen I'm surprised that they don't have potato based beer in Idaho!

**Jerry** · 5th February 08, 03:28 PM

Be glad you aren't moving to Virginia. All of the liquor stores are state owned.

**ccga3359** · 5th February 08, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by Jerry

Be glad you aren't moving to Virginia. All of the liquor stores are state owned.

As here in Ontario. Beer is bought at Brewer's Retail (the Beer Store) that is owned by the large breweries. Nothing in your corner store although some grocery stores sell wine, the only independant liquor sales. Seems to work we can now buy booze until 11pm and on Sunday's. And to think we used to supply Al Capone with his wares.