Pimms 1litre £10 @ Morrisons

thatguy1

Starting tomorrow, Pimms 1litre for £10

Thanks to The 15th on HUKD

Cheapest yet this year Usually not on offer for very long, so QUICK grabbit while you can!

carolfunkydiva

Great price for real PIMMS but worth noting, we have always found the Aldi version (Austins) equally as good and its normally about £5/6 (70cl)

loobylou232

Hi, I love Pimms, which is gin based. Does anyone know if the fakes are also gin based, or are they wine based? I ask because wine gives me a rotten headache whereas gin dosen't seem to.

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carolfunkydiva wrote: »

Great price for real PIMMS but worth noting, we have always found the Aldi version (Austins) equally as good and its normally about £5/6 (70cl)

thanks for this & I will stock up maybe with both - can do a taste test an Henley Royal Regatta ( don't yah know):T

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loobylou232 wrote: »

Hi, I love Pimms, which is gin based. Does anyone know if the fakes are also gin based, or are they wine based? I ask because wine gives me a rotten headache whereas gin dosen't seem to.

Will report back:T:rotfl:

sarahg1969

We've tried various supermarket copies, and the only one we like is Aldi's Austins. I'm pretty sure the Aldi one is spirit-based.

pollyskettle

loobylou232 wrote: »

Hi, I love Pimms, which is gin based. Does anyone know if the fakes are also gin based, or are they wine based? I ask because wine gives me a rotten headache whereas gin dosen't seem to.

Austin’s is sold by budget supermarket Aldi, and with its similar name and labelling is a clear attempt at a Pimm’s copy. It is made from a base of aromatised wine which is fortified with grain spirits and flavoured with fruit. It costs just a fraction of what a bottle of Pimm’s does, though as you might expect it is less alcoholic than it’s older rival.
The nose is a little milder than Pimm’s, and noticeably sweeter. It is however impressively nuanced, with just as much complexity. Unfortunately though when it comes to taste Austin’s falls a little flat. It tastes very watery, and while there are some aromatics and spice they are short-lived and dominated by the sweetness. It lacks any of the bitterness Pimm’s has and the finish is fleeting and unmemorable.
In fairness to Austin’s, in a Pimm’s Cup cocktail it does fare a lot better, and while you will want to increase the amount you use it makes an okay substitute for Pimm’s, especially if you’re making a large bowl of drink and can’t afford the real deal. Last time I made a batch of each, most of my friends couldn’t tell the difference between the two, so in a party situation it’s a no brainer.

From a review here.

munkymoo

I bought 9 bottles today yippee, it's my favourite drink and will do for all the summer bbq's and parties

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munkymoo wrote: »

I bought 9 bottles today yippee, it's my favourite drink and will do for all the summer bbq's and parties

Gosh can I come!!!:beer:

LukieD

Although not as good an offer Tesco have it on their 2 for £23 spirits offer.
tesco.com/groceries/SpecialOffers/SpecialOfferDetail/Default.aspx?promoId=A29631126

Don't have a Morrisons that near me so will have to settle for that!

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LukieD wrote: »

Although not as good an offer Tesco have it on their 2 for £23 spirits offer.
tesco.com/groceries/SpecialOffers/SpecialOfferDetail/Default.aspx?promoId=A29631126

Don't have a Morrisons that near me so will have to settle for that!

Do you have an Asda?
buy 8 differnet items & put it throught the APG
will be then 10% cheaper than Morries:T:beer: