mrblonde Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Wheres best to buy brand spirits in Pattaya for pre-drinks on a night out? Any 7/11 or Family Mart OK? Or is there somewhere better you locals know of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Best, located corner of Klang and 2nd, also Nua and 2nd (Dolphin) get mentioned a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Why buy branded? Red Cock Vodka from Tesco, 150bht 70cl. Black Cock Whiskey, 170bht 70cl. Hong Thong blended Rum, 250bht 70cl. It all tastes the same if you're drinking it with a mixer or in a cocktail. If you want branded to impress your mates, do what the Thais do, pour the cheap stuff into an expensive bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAFO Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 10 minutes ago, BritManToo said: Why buy branded? Red Cock Vodka from Tesco, 150bht 70cl. Black Cock Whiskey, 170bht 70cl. Hong Thong blended Rum, 250bht 70cl. It all tastes the same if you're drinking it with a mixer or in a cocktail. If you want branded to impress your mates, do what the Thais do, pour the cheap stuff into an expensive bottle. All of that stuff you mentioned about is utter rot gut mixed or not. It smells terrible, it tastes nasty hence why it is dirt cheap. To the OP, Villa Market has a great selection of branded spirits. Some are not cheap but if you drink Neat that's the place to go. Not sure what branded spirit you are looking for specifically. You can also order online Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olmate Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 6 minutes ago, JAFO said: All of that stuff you mentioned about is utter rot gut mixed or not. It smells terrible, it tastes nasty hence why it is dirt cheap. To the OP, Villa Market has a great selection of branded spirits. Some are not cheap but if you drink Neat that's the place to go. Not sure what branded spirit you are looking for specifically. You can also order online Why not the good brands at 7/11? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAFO Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Just now, Olmate said: Why not the good brands at 7/11? Some 7/11's have a few selections. Its hit and miss. Depends on what one is looking for I suppose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyboy2018 Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Foodmart...Foodland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaiLai Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 1 hour ago, BritManToo said: Why buy branded? Red Cock Vodka from Tesco, 150bht 70cl. Black Cock Whiskey, 170bht 70cl. Hong Thong blended Rum, 250bht 70cl. It all tastes the same if you're drinking it with a mixer or in a cocktail. If you want branded to impress your mates, do what the Thais do, pour the cheap stuff into an expensive bottle. you've got great taste.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrblonde Posted November 6, 2019 Author Share Posted November 6, 2019 8 hours ago, BritManToo said: Why buy branded? Red Cock Vodka from Tesco, 150bht 70cl. Black Cock Whiskey, 170bht 70cl. Hong Thong blended Rum, 250bht 70cl. It all tastes the same if you're drinking it with a mixer or in a cocktail. If you want branded to impress your mates, do what the Thais do, pour the cheap stuff into an expensive bottle. Nothing to do with impressing my mates, I was intially concerned about possibly being sold fake/poorly manufacturer alcohol, and now as others have said the cheap stuff is gut rot cr@p. I'm happy to pay a little more to reduce the risk of not knowing what I'm actually putting into my body I'm not at the 150bht per 70cl stage just yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrblonde Posted November 6, 2019 Author Share Posted November 6, 2019 8 hours ago, JAFO said: Some 7/11's have a few selections. Its hit and miss. Depends on what one is looking for I suppose Sorry all I should of said, vodka and Bacardi ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 3 minutes ago, mrblonde said: and now as others have said the cheap stuff is gut rot cr@p. Don't believe the others. Vodka, Red Cock is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAFO Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 16 hours ago, mrblonde said: Sorry all I should of said, vodka and Bacardi ???? I see 7/11's sell Absolut Vodka and Bacardi clear rum. They are fairly priced. Villa sells Absolut and other top shelf Vodka's. They also sell a host of various dark and clear rums. I typically do not mix. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaiLai Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 16 hours ago, BritManToo said: Don't believe the others. Vodka, Red Cock is good. Paint stripper! I'd suuggest that place on the corner of 2nd and Klang that's already been mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerrygoat Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 I can recommend Supamitr on Pattaya Klang (near Foodland) https://goo.gl/maps/ToRnCUpkLV4TZDJ98 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moontang Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 9 hours ago, JAFO said: I see 7/11's sell Absolut Vodka and Bacardi clear rum. They are fairly priced. Villa sells Absolut and other top shelf Vodka's. They also sell a host of various dark and clear rums. I typically do not mix. ???? The Absolut is commonly fake here. Number should be etched in the glass. 711 might be safe, unfortunately mom pop might be unwilling players in the counterfeit game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LennyW Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 19 hours ago, gerrygoat said: I can recommend Supamitr on Pattaya Klang (near Foodland) https://goo.gl/maps/ToRnCUpkLV4TZDJ98 The go to place for spirits, been using them for near 20 years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 On 11/6/2019 at 7:22 AM, BritManToo said: Why buy branded? Red Cock Vodka from Tesco, 150bht 70cl. Black Cock Whiskey, 170bht 70cl. Hong Thong blended Rum, 250bht 70cl. It all tastes the same if you're drinking it with a mixer or in a cocktail. If you want branded to impress your mates, do what the Thais do, pour the cheap stuff into an expensive bottle. Did we meet at one of my parties? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAFO Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 On 11/7/2019 at 2:48 AM, moontang said: The Absolut is commonly fake here. Number should be etched in the glass. 711 might be safe, unfortunately mom pop might be unwilling players in the counterfeit game. I agree. I always look for the Import label but have seldom ever bought any alcohol from 7/11 except the occasional Leo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moontang Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 1 hour ago, JAFO said: I agree. I always look for the Import label but have seldom ever bought any alcohol from 7/11 except the occasional Leo. The 200 ml Jameson are 329..same price as the others... pretty good in a cup of Birdy Robusto. I had heard about someone being served fake Jameson at a bar. But, the Absolut thing is way out of bounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman24 Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 you cant beat Black Cock, or Red Cock, obviously you are not a REAL DRINKER, or have not lived here very long lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrblonde Posted November 21, 2019 Author Share Posted November 21, 2019 Thanks all, after much discussion my travelling partner tried Samsong Thai whiskey one evening when someone mentioned it is actually a spiced rum, and that’s the new favourite - so I'm now quids in! ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PingRoundTheWorld Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 On 11/6/2019 at 7:41 AM, JAFO said: All of that stuff you mentioned about is utter rot gut mixed or not. It smells terrible, it tastes nasty hence why it is dirt cheap. That is not why they are cheaper. There is around 400% taxes on imported spirits, so that Absolut bottle that cost you 800 baht would've been more like 200 baht too if it was made locally. Nothing wrong with local spirits, some of them like Sangsom are good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyboy2018 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 The supermarket at Dolphin Roundabout or any decent supermarket. The cheap Thai 'whiskeys ' are in fact excellent and when drunk Thai style with soda and ice are a great high and never a hangover. I drink Sansom but I can get Powers and John Black etc in the 7/11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyboy2018 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 26 minutes ago, PingRoundTheWorld said: That is not why they are cheaper. There is around 400% taxes on imported spirits, so that Absolut bottle that cost you 800 baht would've been more like 200 baht too if it was made locally. Nothing wrong with local spirits, some of them like Sangsom are good. Ill drink to that! Sangsom is excellent especially when drunk with soda for a mellow hit.....in shots for a fast hit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 and Mekhong, from Tesco Lotus is the ducks guts! - the only rot gut relating to it, is when some party spoiler adds Coke to it sacrilege!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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