Whiskey in PDC

Annabelle · 09-28-2004

we are headed down for our very first trip to PDC on 1/22/05 and are very excited. We have been to Manzanillo and realized they do not sell any Canadian blended whiskey we drink here in the US. We were wondering if they sell any down there? I'm talkin about Black Velevt, Crown Royal, Seagrams VO or other blended whiskeys and not Jim Beam or any Kentucky whiskeys. Just wondering if we need to stock up on this at Duty Free?????

**Bumper** · 09-28-2004

I don't believe the selection is too varied, but as I recall, we saw Canadian Club available at the Covi liquor store on Hwy 307 & Constituyentes. I don't recall if they had other brands or not - we weren't looking for booze from home, but were checking out the selection of tequila. The "imports" - rye, Scotch, bourbon - were darned expensive though, so I'd definitely take along whatever duty free you're entitled to.

birdman · 09-29-2004

If the east side of Mexico is like the west side you'd better stock up at duty free shop

TAPPY · 09-29-2004

I have heard the only place to buy Crown at is at the airport. Dont know if that is true or not.

RAM · 09-29-2004

The Lovely Lady Lawyer is dedicated to assisting the Canadian economy by drinking Canadian potions.

She always takes a few fingers of her favorite elixir with her because it's very $$$$ in Mexico

, except at the airport's duty free shops. Of course they can only be shopped on your way home.
Most of the all inclusives stock some Canadian. The Porto Real's brand is less than a good substitute; while the Riu Palace has an excellent variety of choices.
Enjoy your visit...Cheers!

TEX · 09-29-2004

The AI we stayed at in Jan had plenty of CC on hand for my drinking pleasure. Crown was nowhere to be found, unfortunately, as it is my drink of choice.

**james** · 09-29-2004

You can buy all of those here, but just bring a bottle. It's easier than finding a good booze shop.

Another option is to try some tequila while here. There's a reason it's so popular.

playa3 · 09-29-2004

Does the Sam's in Playa have a liquor section?

**james** · 09-29-2004

You bet, and the good news is that Chedraui is looking to take them head-on, so there are some things even cheaper now at the booze aisle there.

Annabelle · 09-30-2004

are you saying there is a Sam's Club in Playa del Carmen?

**Bumper** · 09-30-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by Annabelle

are you saying there is a Sam's Club in Playa del Carmen?

Yes. It opened a month or so ago, apparently.

lovetheheat · 09-30-2004

Hey James.. Rumour has it that the Sam's has a good selection to Tequila at good prices.. Just curious as to how far south of PDC the Sam's Club is on the highway. I saw a couple of threads on the Sam's opening, but they didn't seem too specific.. Thanks for any info!

Mark..

**james** · 09-30-2004

it's physically between the two Playacar entrances, so it is a good bit south of town. Get on the highway, drive beyond it, turn around at the loop. Highway engineering here is ghastly.

lovetheheat · 10-01-2004

Perfect.. Thanks James!

09-28-2004	#1 (permalink)
Annabelle way into it Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 198	Whiskey in PDC we are headed down for our very first trip to PDC on 1/22/05 and are very excited. We have been to Manzanillo and realized they do not sell any Canadian blended whiskey we drink here in the US. We were wondering if they sell any down there? I'm talkin about Black Velevt, Crown Royal, Seagrams VO or other blended whiskeys and not Jim Beam or any Kentucky whiskeys. Just wondering if we need to stock up on this at Duty Free?????

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TAPPY añejo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Louisiana Posts: 14,942	I have heard the only place to buy Crown at is at the airport. Dont know if that is true or not. Last edited by TAPPY : 09-29-2004 at 10:10 AM.

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james beach geek admin Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: 10 year Playa resident lost in Kullavik, Sweden Posts: 9,616	You can buy all of those here, but just bring a bottle. It's easier than finding a good booze shop. Another option is to try some tequila while here. There's a reason it's so popular. __________________ My lovely house is for sale Get your own signature countdown image! Thanks for taking the time to read the announcement!

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james beach geek admin Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: 10 year Playa resident lost in Kullavik, Sweden Posts: 9,616	You bet, and the good news is that Chedraui is looking to take them head-on, so there are some things even cheaper now at the booze aisle there. __________________ My lovely house is for sale Get your own signature countdown image! Thanks for taking the time to read the announcement!

09-30-2004	#13 (permalink)
james beach geek admin Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: 10 year Playa resident lost in Kullavik, Sweden Posts: 9,616	it's physically between the two Playacar entrances, so it is a good bit south of town. Get on the highway, drive beyond it, turn around at the loop. Highway engineering here is ghastly. __________________ My lovely house is for sale Get your own signature countdown image! Thanks for taking the time to read the announcement!

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Bumper Class Clown Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 9,520	I don't believe the selection is too varied, but as I recall, we saw Canadian Club available at the Covi liquor store on Hwy 307 & Constituyentes. I don't recall if they had other brands or not - we weren't looking for booze from home, but were checking out the selection of tequila. The "imports" - rye, Scotch, bourbon - were darned expensive though, so I'd definitely take along whatever duty free you're entitled to.

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birdman añejo Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Wa state Posts: 1,578	If the east side of Mexico is like the west side you'd better stock up at duty free shop

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RAM way into it Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 179	The Lovely Lady Lawyer is dedicated to assisting the Canadian economy by drinking Canadian potions. She always takes a few fingers of her favorite elixir with her because it's very $$$$ in Mexico , except at the airport's duty free shops. Of course they can only be shopped on your way home. Most of the all inclusives stock some Canadian. The Porto Real's brand is less than a good substitute; while the Riu Palace has an excellent variety of choices. Enjoy your visit...Cheers!

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TEX añejo Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mesquite,Texas Posts: 4,921	The AI we stayed at in Jan had plenty of CC on hand for my drinking pleasure. Crown was nowhere to be found, unfortunately, as it is my drink of choice.

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playa3 way into it Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 133	Does the Sam's in Playa have a liquor section?

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Annabelle way into it Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 198	are you saying there is a Sam's Club in Playa del Carmen?

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lovetheheat way into it Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Markham, Ontario Posts: 185	Hey James.. Rumour has it that the Sam's has a good selection to Tequila at good prices.. Just curious as to how far south of PDC the Sam's Club is on the highway. I saw a couple of threads on the Sam's opening, but they didn't seem too specific.. Thanks for any info! Mark..

10-01-2004	#14 (permalink)
lovetheheat way into it Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Markham, Ontario Posts: 185	Perfect.. Thanks James!

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