Category Archives: Shops

Original Krupnik Vodka

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Randy Hamblast

It’s reaching the end of what’s been a shite year, and there’s a fair chance the last month is only going to get shiteier. Is that even a word? Shiteyer? Shattier? Surely “shat” is the past tense of “shit” and … Continue reading →

Posted in B&M, Vodka | 1 Comment

Queen Margot Blended Scotch Whisky

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Randy Hamblast

Having drank pretty much everything else in Lidl, I finally decided to go for something I’ve been avoiding: the scotch. Scotch isn’t something you really want to cheap out on, but I decided to sample their cheapest anyway. Queen Margot … Continue reading →

Posted in Lidl, Whiskey | 24 Comments

Duc De Coeyr Cidre De Normandie

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Randy Hamblast

Wow! Another yummy, yummy cider! Awesome! I had recently been having a (now fairly regular) discussion with a cider drinking friend about how all cider is shite, when instead of the usual response of “Fuck off! It’s cheap!” I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Cider, Lidl | 6 Comments

Hampstead London Dry Gin

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Randy Hamblast

On yet another journey to the ever wonderful Lidl, I came across a new gin they had in stock. I was unsure what to think as the bottle looks fairly mid/high teir, but only cost £8.99 which is an incredible … Continue reading →

Posted in Gin, Lidl | 37 Comments

Argus Full Light Premium Beer

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Randy Hamblast

I was casually strolling through Lidl when I noticed a new addition to their booze aisle. Argus Premium Lager is a 5% booze costing 99p for a 500ml can. At first I wasn’t really interested in trying it, but after … Continue reading →

Posted in Lager, Lidl | 6 Comments

Vodka Rachmaninoff 37.5%

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Randy Hamblast

Today we review Rachmaninoff’s shittier little brother, the 37.5% vodka. The bottle is the same as the 40% version, but everything is red instead of blue. This bottle costs £9.99 rather than £10.99. I decided to do the math and … Continue reading →

Posted in Lidl, Vodka | 4 Comments

Western Gold Bourbon Whiskey

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Randy Hamblast

Today we have a bottle of Western Gold Straight Old Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey Sour Mash. Western Gold is a bourbon made for Lidl. This bourbon is 40% and costs £12.19, so it’s quite low priced, although this is probably reflected … Continue reading →

Posted in Lidl, Whiskey | 57 Comments

Vodka Rachmaninoff

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Randy Hamblast

Today we make a long overdue journey back to Lidl to sample their fine Vodka Rachmaninoff. Vodka Rachmaninoff comes in two varities: 37.5% for £9.99 and 40% for £10.99. I decided to spend the extra £1 and reclaim the missing … Continue reading →

Posted in Lidl, Vodka | 16 Comments

Nobelaner Premium Lager

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Randy Hamblast

Nobelaner Premium Lager is Lidl’s take on the tiny crappy beers that most supermarkets sell. This beer is only available in packs of 10 250ml bottles at 4.8% for £3.99. This makes it a lot more expensive than the likes … Continue reading →

Posted in Lager, Lidl | 5 Comments

James Cook Genuine Overseas Dark Rum

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Randy Hamblast

Today we have fun by drinking rum! Another rum today, this time in the form of James Cook Genuine Overseas Dark Rum. James Cook is a 40% dark rum available from Lidl for £10.99, making it quite cheap for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Lidl, Rum | 20 Comments