Sometimes a pricey tag doesn’t mean better quality, and we’re all for a bargain — especially when it comes to booze!
It seems like almost daily we see a new wine or spirit that’s making headlines thanks to its ability to stand up to more expensive alternatives. But where can you regularly find the best alternatives to expensive spirits and wines?
ASDA’s Prosecco Magnum
It’s no secret we’re a Prosecco-obsessed nation, and ASDA is finally giving the people what they want.
The supermarket is now selling magnums of bubbly — 1.5L of the good stuff, compared to the common 75cl bottles — for £14, so you get more booze to enjoy on a special occasion, or just on a sunny day…
ASDA describe their giant Prosecco as being ‘soft and appley’ and recommend it should be enjoyed as an aperitif or with light fish and pasta dishes. Sounds good to us!
Buy it now: Fillipo Sansovino Prosecco Magnum, £14
Aldi’s summer punch
When it comes to summertime drinks, nothing beats a refreshing glass of Pimm’s in the garden, especially if the sun’s out.
But getting your Pimm’s fix could become a lot cheaper, if you invest in Aldi’s bargain alternative. Austin’s Summer Punch has been a hit with consumers already this summer, with The Sun reporting that sales went up 188 per cent during the recent heatwave.
The budget tipple costs only £6.99 for 1L, compared to Pimm’s which usually costs £15 for the same size bottle. Great news!
Buy it now: Austin’s Summer Punch, £6.99
Lidl’s gin
If you’re a fan of gin, then we strongly recommend you head to Lidl to snap up their latest offering — a fruity summer gin.
The budget supermarket’s new launch is being compared to the upmarket London craft gin distiller Sipsmith, and you could get it for only £15.99 — a staggering £13.01 cheaper than Sipsmith’s version which costs £29.
With notes of rosehip and hibiscus, and top notes of fresh citrus orange, lemon and bergamot peel, the fruity gin is a limited edition available during summer months only, so enjoy it while it lasts!
Buy it now: Hortus Artisan London Dry Gin, £15.99
Aldi’s gin
Aldi’s spirits and wines often win accolades from industry experts for their high quality, even when put against big, well-known brands.
The latest example is Aldi’s own label gin, which won two prizes in a prestigious competition against household gin brands that can cost up to six times more.
Aldi’s Oliver Cromwell London Dry Gin 70cl, which only costs £9.97, beat the likes of Beefeater at the International Spirits Challenge, which sells for £63.35.
Topaz Premium Gin, its upmarket own-label option costing £13.99, also beat tough competition.
Aldi’s Oliver Cromwell London Dry Gin 70cl, £9.97 (available in store)
ASDA’s ‘Progrigio’
ASDA is another great supermarket to get your booze fix from for cheap. The supermarket allows you to order wine by the case, with a minimum order of six bottles, which gives you small discount on every bottle.
With some of their wines, you can get 6 for £25, which means you’d be just £4.16 per bottle, for wines that can cost almost £8 if bought individually.
They’ve also recently launched their ‘Progrigio’ — a cut-price version of Prosecco that blends the sparkling wine with Pinot Grigio, and costs £5, while ASDA’s Prosecco range costs between £6 and £10.98.
Buy it now: Progrigio Sparkling Wine, £5
Tesco’s Pinot Grigio
Tesco can be one of the cheapest places to buy your alcohol from, thanks to their fantastic deals — a bottle of Tesco’s Pinot Grigio 75Cl will only set you back £4.36.
Bars and restaurants often buy their alcohol from there, so you know it’s worth keeping an eye out for cheap alcohol deals at the retailer. We’ve found promotions around seasonal events to be our best bet when it comes to bagging a bargain, with Christmas and Easter coming out on top for scooping some seriously savvy alcohol deals at Tesco. These offers are usually placed at the end of aisles, so you won’t be able to miss them!
Buy it now: Tesco’s Pinot Grigio, £4.36
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