Whiskey is undoubtedly one of the finer things in life, but you no longer have to be a member of the landed gentry to afford the famous names and there are plenty of high quality own brand options to choose from too. Whether you’re partial to Jack, Jim or Johnnie, read on to find which supermarket gets you quality whiskey at the best price…
We’ve scoured the aisles of your favourite supermarkets to find the best value whiskey, so you can join the drinking elite without selling a kidney. Some findings:
- Lidl’s Queen Margot Blended Scotch (1L) and Aldi’s Highland Earl Scotch (1L) are the best value bottles, working out at just 37p per measure - that's £14.99 a bottle
- ASDA boasts 8 out of the 20 best value whiskey bottles. Sainsbury’s also does well with 4.
- There are a whopping 621 bottles for sale across all supermarkets!
For nabbing the big names without overspending, ASDA is a clear winner, though a big shout out goes to Morrisons with the joint-best branded scotch and bourbon varieties.
The UK's Best Price Whiskey from Supermarkets
| Overall: Best value branded whiskey across all supermarkets | The Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky (1L) | 40p per measure, £16 per bottle | |
| Overall: Best value own brand whiskey | Queen Margot Blended Scotch Whisky (1L) | 37p per measure, £14.99 per bottle | |
| Highland Earl Scotch Whiskey (1L) | |||
| Scotch Whiskey: best value branded | The Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky / Bell's Original Blended Scotch Whisky / Whyte & Mackay Blended Scotch Whisky (1L) | 40p per measure, £16 per bottle | |
| Whyte & Mackay Blended Scotch Whisky (1L) | |||
| Single Malt: best value branded | Glenfairn Highland / Islay / Speyside Single Malt Whiskey (70cl) | 71p per measure, £20 per bottle | |
| Auchentoshan Single Malt Scotch Whiskey American Oak (70cl) | |||
| Bourbon: best value branded | Jim Beam Finest Bourbon Whiskey (70cl) | 46p per measure, £13 per bottle | |
| Tennessee: best value branded | Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey (70cl) | 64p per measure, £18 per bottle | |
| Lowest price for 35cl bottle | Sainsbury's Blended Whisky | 45p per measure, £6.25 per bottle | |
| ASDA McKendrick's Blended Scotch Whisky 3 Years Old | |||
| Tesco Special Reserve Scotch Whisky | |||
| Lowest price for 70cl bottle | Scots Club Blended Scotch Whisky | 39p per measure, £11 per bottle | |
| Lowest price for 100cl bottle | Queen Margot Blended Scotch Whisky | 37p per measure, £14.99 per bottle | |
| Highland Earl Scotch Whiskey |
And if you’re thinking that an Aldi own brand whiskey doesn’t sound great, consider this: it won multiple gold medals at the Spirits Business Scotch Whiskey Masters. Fair play.
If you’ve got a special preference, remember you’d do well to shop around as prices can vary more than you might think (even with our supermarket offers).
| Whiskey | Cheapest Supermarket | Most Expensive Supermarket |
| Jack Daniel's Gentleman Jack Rare Tennessee Whiskey 70cl | Sainsbury's - £1.07 per measure, £30 per bottle | ASDA - £1.32 per measure, £37 per bottle |
| Jameson Irish Whiskey 35cl | Sainsbury's - 79p per measure, £11 per bottle | Waitrose - 93p per measure, £13 per bottle |
| Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whiskey 1l | ASDA - 40p per measure, £16 per bottle | Co-Op - 53p per measure, £21 per bottle |
Every Supermarket’s Best Value Whiskey
| Queen Margot Blended Scotch Whisky (1L) - 37p per measure | |
| Highland Earl (70cl) - 37p per measure | |
| ASDA McKendrick's Blended Scotch Whisky 3 Years (1L / 1.5L) - 39p per measure | |
| Sainsbury's Blended Whisky (1.5L) - 39p per measure | |
| Scots Club Blended Scotch Whisky (70Cl) - 39p per measure | |
| Whyte & Mackay Blended Scotch Whisky (1L) - 40p per measure | |
| Co-Op Scotch Whiskey (1L) - 46p per measure | |
| Waitrose Blended Scotch Whisky (1L) - 46p per measure | |
| Waitrose Blended Scotch Whisky (1L) - 46p per measure | |
| High Commissioner Blended Scotch Whisky (70cl) - 48p per measure |
Bell’s Whiskey Prices at the Supermarket
A harbinger of quality and taste, a bottle of Bells in the cabinet is a sure sign of a home with true class. But this delicious tipple doesn’t have to cost you the earth, especially if you shop around, as our comparison of Bell’s Original Blended Scotch across different supermarkets shows:
| Supermarket | Size | Price |
| ASDA Bell's Original Blended Scotch Whisky | 1L | £16.00 |
| Sainsbury's Bell's Original Blended Scotch Whisky | 1L | £19.00 |
| Ocado Bell's Original Blended Scotch Whisky | 1L | £19.50 |
| Morrisons Bell's Original Blended Scotch Whisky | 1L | £19.50 |
| Tesco Bell's Original Blended Scotch Whisky | 1L | £19.50 |
| Co-Op Bell's Original Blended Scotch Whisky | 1L | £20.00 |
| ASDA Bell's Original Blended Scotch Whisky | 70cl | £13.00 |
| Co-Op Bell's Original Blended Scotch Whisky | 70cl | £14.00 |
| Ocado Bell's Original Blended Scotch Whisky | 70cl | £15.00 |
| Tesco Bell's Original Blended Scotch Whisky | 70cl | £15.00 |
| Iceland Bell's Original Blended Scotch Whisky | 70cl | £15.50 |
| Waitrose Bell's Original Blended Scotch Whisky | 70cl | £16.00 |
| Morrisons Bell's Original Blended Scotch Whisky | 70cl | £17.00 |
| ASDA Bell's Original Blended Scotch Whisky | 35cl | £9.00 |
| Ocado Bell's Original Blended Scotch Whisky | 35cl | £9.00 |
| Tesco Bell's Original Blended Scotch Whisky | 35cl | £9.00 |
| Morrisons Bell's Original Blended Scotch Whisky | 35cl | £9.50 |
| Co-Op Bell's Original Blended Scotch Whisky | 35cl | £11.00 |
Jack Daniel’s Prices at the supermarkets
Is there anything more iconic in the world of whiskey than a bottle of Jack? Combining world beating flavour and care with centuries-honed homespun charm, JD is the whiskey label you can trust whether you’re tearing up the town or cracking out a bottle after you’ve served dessert. Enjoy responsibly and at a more than reasonable price by comparing prices across supermarkets:
| Supermarket | Size | Price |
| ASDA Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey | 1L | £25.00 |
| Sainsbury's Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey | 1L | £30.00 |
| Ocado Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey | 1L | £32.00 |
| Morrisons Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey | 1L | £32.00 |
| Ocado Jack Daniel's Old No.7 Tennessee Whiskey | 70cl | £18.00 (on offer) |
| ASDA Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey | 70cl | £18.00 |
| Sainsbury's Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey | 70cl | £25.00 |
| Morrisons Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey | 70cl | £25.00 |
| Waitrose Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey | 70cl | £25.50 |
| Tesco Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey | 70cl | £26.00 |
| Sainsbury's Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey | 35cl | £13.00 |
| Ocado Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey | 35cl | £14.00 |
| Tesco Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey | 35cl | £14.00 |
| Morrisons Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey | 35cl | £14.00 |
| ASDA Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey | 35cl | £14.50 |
Jim Beam prices at the supermarkets
For a guaranteed hit that makes a change from JD, we’re big fans of Jim Beam — 4 years aged in a white oak barrel leaves every drop as smooth as the last. This liquid gold is mellow as anything, perfectly suited as the base of your manhattan or old fashioned, and just as good on its own. Get your next bottle for less by choosing your supermarket wisely:
| Supermarket | Size | Price |
| Sainsbury's Jim Beam Finest Bourbon Whiskey | 1L | £22.50 |
| ASDA Jim Beam Finest Bourbon Whiskey | 1L | £23.00 |
| Morrisons Jim Beam Finest Bourbon Whiskey | 1L | £23.00 |
| Morrisons Jim Beam Finest Bourbon Whiskey | 70cl | £13.00 |
| ASDA Jim Beam Finest Bourbon Whiskey | 70cl | £14.00 |
| Sainsbury's Jim Beam Finest Bourbon Whiskey | 70cl | £16.00 |
| Ocado Jim Beam Finest Bourbon Whiskey | 70cl | £18.50 |
| Waitrose Jim Beam Finest Bourbon Whiskey | 70cl | £18.50 |
| Tesco Jim Beam Finest Bourbon Whiskey | 70cl | £18.50 |
Take a look at vouchercloud’s supermarket page for the latest money off deals.
For more on spirits, check out our guides to gin prices, rum prices and vodka prices too! Our research has also uncovered the cheapest Champagne.
