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Non-branded (or cheaper) alcohol.

cleggie
cleggie Posts: 2,169 Forumite
in Old style MoneySaving
Hi All.
i cant find a similar thread, but please point me in the right direction if there is one.

I like a good tipple over Xmas, especially Baileys, but find it expensive!
I like the morrisons cheaper baileys type drink (Irish cream liqueur), and have seen a Lidl one for £6.99 for 70cl. Does anyone know if it tastes ok?
Also, does anyone have any tips/recommendations for buying alcohol that tastes the same (or very similar) as the 'real' thing?
Such as Bacardi, Taboo etc?
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  • candygirl
    candygirl Posts: 29,455 Forumite
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    I get the ALDIS Baileys copy, but no idea of the price this year.Going tonight so will let you know:D:D
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  • cleggie
    cleggie Posts: 2,169 Forumite
    Thanks candygirl, have you tried it before?
  • ragz_2
    ragz_2 Posts: 3,254 Forumite
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    Aldi one looked good, check they contain Whiskey and not just padded out with wine. Decent copies will be whiskey and cream. The cheapest Tesco one is ok but not really like Baileys. I think I used the Lidl one in my Baileys Tiramisu last year and it was fairly good. My waistline does not thank me for buying it though...
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  • CH27
    CH27 Posts: 5,531 Forumite
    The Aldi Baileys is yummy.
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  • maman
    maman Posts: 29,892 Forumite
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    On the shopping thread, they were recommending Aldi Amaretto (unfortunately out of stock at my local branch), a coconut rum thing (sorry I don't know what the branded version would be as it's not my sort of drink) and I've also heard good things about their Pimms equivalent.

    Sorry I haven't tried any myself but I plan to try the 'Pimms' and Amaretto when I can.
  • mrsd
    mrsd Posts: 255 Forumite
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    I can recommend Lidl Copper Beech wine, very nice if you dont want something too dry. The rose is sweet and nice for the price.
    Thoughts to all. Mrs D.
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  • cleggie
    cleggie Posts: 2,169 Forumite
    Thanks Guys.
    i am doing my Xmas shop on Friday, so think i might go to Aldi as well as Lidl.
  • funkycat06
    funkycat06 Posts: 394 Forumite
    the aldi one is really good imo
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  • jess1974
    jess1974 Posts: 1,019 Forumite
    I've just finished off a bottle of Aldi's fake Baileys (Ballycastle), it was £3.99..........
  • cleggie
    cleggie Posts: 2,169 Forumite
    Oh wow, £3.99 is cheap, thanks Jess!
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