Well, the classic one I used when I was in Spain; if you buy a 70cl bottle of whisk(e)y, whatever you do, make sure it's not on hard base (covered with clothes, is secure etc.) And naturally, if it's somewhere far, only a bottle or two, or if you're nearby, (in US it's Canada or Mexico, and in my country, Finland, it's Sweden and Estonia) make sure to know what's the limit. For example, in Finnish customs the max. amount of spirits is 10l, but the max. I've taken is 5,2 l, which was 7 bottles (one of them was 1 litre). After 2 years most of them are still in my cabinet, unopened. edit: I know you just spoke about this, but I thought about double-checking for those who read this. And I did write this while listening your video through, so that explains a bit, too.
Great advice! Living in Hawaii we have to get on a plane whenever we travel. Outbound I fill several 4 oz bottles with my favorite juice to enjoy at my destination which is a whole lot cheaper than the hotel bar! I shop for bottles normally when I travel, I'll wrap the bottles in a tshirt then i will double bag it into two 2 gallon ziploc bags. I have a hard sided suitcase which helps and i try to pack it so the bottles are not rattling around inside. I recently purchased inflatable bottle protectors on Amazon, bit roomier than the wine totes and these seem to work well. I place the bottles in the ziploc bags before putting it into the bottle protectors just in case. I always consider it a successful trip when my bags come off the baggage conveyor and it's not dripping any brown liquid!
I travel a lot and am always looking for new finds to do on the show. I travel to Europe a lot and bring back oodles of bottles with no problems. According to TSA and the Federal Government their is no restriction on the amount you bring back if it is for private use, if you are importing for sale then there is a tax. Of course if your total deceleration is above the limit then there is a tax. The 6 bottles is a good rule for luggage do to that restriction. And I love the bubble wrap wine carriers. I have yet to have a bottle not fit in. As far as the minis, I would suggest the 3rd option as more and more airlines are going the route of not letting you have them. But its fun going through TSA with a baggie of minis. I always get the comment from security about being a smart traveler or have that I am going to have a good time. I can get about 12 minis in a regulation baggie. Nice episode.
Ziplock bags for sure! Take a 6 inch piece of tape that will stick to the bottle and tape over the cap from one side to the other. Screw tops won't unscrew and corks won't pop out. Also good for other travel liquids.
Funny... as I watch this I am traveling around Scotland... collecting bottles to bring back to the USA. In June 2018 I brought 24 bottles home. I shipped 14 home via Scotch Whisky Auctions courtesy of the manager of the bed and breakfast on Islay. The other 10 bottles were in my dirty underwear and made it home safe. The key was having a Mobile Pass to get quickly through US Customs rather than waiting in line. I’ll be bringing home about 15 bottles on this trip. The problem is Canada has a lot more restrictions than the USA.
Here is a trick I have used. If you carry a yeti style 20oz cup (Go buy the ozark trail version from walmart if you do not have one) with you when you travel, a Glencairn totally fits inside that cup perfectly. Just wrap the Glencairn in a paper towel or two and you have the yeti for any other drink you may choose to put in it, the Glencairn is totally protected during travel and you always have it with you for your whiskey. Bonus, I use my Glencairn on the airplane. I never carry whiskey on the plane, but your Woodford Reserve you got with your drink coupon tastes alot better in the Glencairn you carried with you!
Hi from Russia, Bill! Just watched this episode and learned you've never experienced international flights. Come to Russia! I'm serious. It's gonna be a lot of fun and some new whiskey brands I'll treat you with. Oh and btw, there are duty free shops at every Int.airport so you can buy any bottle there and they pack it and let you on board with it.
I've flown internationally but the rules going to different countries were sometimes drastically different. I probably should have specified this is for domestic travel in the video :) I appreciate the offer, and if I ever find myself in Russia I'll look out for you! Does Russia have any local whiskies?
In fact we do. Several brands. Most of them are sourced from some distilleries in Scotland. There are also number of whiskey that come to Russia in big containers and dilute with water down to 40 abv, bottled in Russia and it still can be called Scottish whisky. William Lawson is the brightest example, if you're familiar with the name. Also, in case you dont know it, Jim Beam does the same in Europe. They dilute their classic white label JB in Spain and you still believe it's bottled in Kentucky if you don't pay attention on a tiny small letters on the back of the bottle. I wonder how the taste of JBs is different if the one's produced completely in USA and the one's bottled in Spain )))
The Whiskey Dic thanks :) still have to take some other precautions too though. It’d be a massive bummer if the bottle breaks all over your favorite tie haha.
I might be going to San Diego in a couple of weeks, and so that peated whiskey looked pretty interesting. I wasn't going to check any luggage, but now I might have to for the return trip. Looking forward to your upcoming review!
The short fat bottles like you held up fit fine in the wine sleeves. If you are having a hard time with them use a sheet of thin paper around the bottle.
@@TheWhiskeyDictionary Well, no one inspected my bags... If there was a limit I didn't know about it, but I did declare them on my Customs declaration.
So, "Phil", the term "stewardess" is rather outdated; you might want to say "flight attendant" in the future. Aside from that, this is a nicely informative video - thanks!
Actually, there is a small movement in the community of Flight Attendants that has designs on going back to Stewards and Stewardesses. It appears that one of them read a dictionary! An attendant does just that; attends to your needs whereas a steward tells you where to go. Insert ribald joke here but most would like to be referred to as the latter when questioned and the movement is growing.
Anyone have any good suggestions in addition to this video?
Well, the classic one I used when I was in Spain; if you buy a 70cl bottle of whisk(e)y, whatever you do, make sure it's not on hard base (covered with clothes, is secure etc.) And naturally, if it's somewhere far, only a bottle or two, or if you're nearby, (in US it's Canada or Mexico, and in my country, Finland, it's Sweden and Estonia) make sure to know what's the limit. For example, in Finnish customs the max. amount of spirits is 10l, but the max. I've taken is 5,2 l, which was 7 bottles (one of them was 1 litre). After 2 years most of them are still in my cabinet, unopened.
edit: I know you just spoke about this, but I thought about double-checking for those who read this. And I did write this while listening your video through, so that explains a bit, too.
Great advice! Living in Hawaii we have to get on a plane whenever we travel. Outbound I fill several 4 oz bottles with my favorite juice to enjoy at my destination which is a whole lot cheaper than the hotel bar! I shop for bottles normally when I travel, I'll wrap the bottles in a tshirt then i will double bag it into two 2 gallon ziploc bags. I have a hard sided suitcase which helps and i try to pack it so the bottles are not rattling around inside. I recently purchased inflatable bottle protectors on Amazon, bit roomier than the wine totes and these seem to work well. I place the bottles in the ziploc bags before putting it into the bottle protectors just in case. I always consider it a successful trip when my bags come off the baggage conveyor and it's not dripping any brown liquid!
I travel a lot and am always looking for new finds to do on the show. I travel to Europe a lot and bring back oodles of bottles with no problems. According to TSA and the Federal Government their is no restriction on the amount you bring back if it is for private use, if you are importing for sale then there is a tax. Of course if your total deceleration is above the limit then there is a tax. The 6 bottles is a good rule for luggage do to that restriction. And I love the bubble wrap wine carriers. I have yet to have a bottle not fit in. As far as the minis, I would suggest the 3rd option as more and more airlines are going the route of not letting you have them. But its fun going through TSA with a baggie of minis. I always get the comment from security about being a smart traveler or have that I am going to have a good time. I can get about 12 minis in a regulation baggie. Nice episode.
Thanks!
Please take my word for it. Bill has some of the best "out of control" videos. Always very entertaining.
Hey! Thanks man :) comments like this are more motivating than you know
I agree Bill. Ziplock is essential.
Ziplock bags for sure! Take a 6 inch piece of tape that will stick to the bottle and tape over the cap from one side to the other. Screw tops won't unscrew and corks won't pop out. Also good for other travel liquids.
Funny... as I watch this I am traveling around Scotland... collecting bottles to bring back to the USA. In June 2018 I brought 24 bottles home. I shipped 14 home via Scotch Whisky Auctions courtesy of the manager of the bed and breakfast on Islay. The other 10 bottles were in my dirty underwear and made it home safe. The key was having a Mobile Pass to get quickly through US Customs rather than waiting in line. I’ll be bringing home about 15 bottles on this trip. The problem is Canada has a lot more restrictions than the USA.
Grr... I hate living in the Socialist Deminion of Canuckistan
Here is a trick I have used. If you carry a yeti style 20oz cup (Go buy the ozark trail version from walmart if you do not have one) with you when you travel, a Glencairn totally fits inside that cup perfectly. Just wrap the Glencairn in a paper towel or two and you have the yeti for any other drink you may choose to put in it, the Glencairn is totally protected during travel and you always have it with you for your whiskey. Bonus, I use my Glencairn on the airplane. I never carry whiskey on the plane, but your Woodford Reserve you got with your drink coupon tastes alot better in the Glencairn you carried with you!
That's a great trick! Thanks
A koozie is a great sleeve for the glencairn inside the yeti/ozark
Put tape around the lids, especially if you opened the bottle already
Tape is a good idea. I wouldn't recommend bringing bottles that are open. A suitcase full of whiskey isnt a good start to a vacation
Hi from Russia, Bill! Just watched this episode and learned you've never experienced international flights. Come to Russia! I'm serious. It's gonna be a lot of fun and some new whiskey brands I'll treat you with.
Oh and btw, there are duty free shops at every Int.airport so you can buy any bottle there and they pack it and let you on board with it.
I've flown internationally but the rules going to different countries were sometimes drastically different. I probably should have specified this is for domestic travel in the video :)
I appreciate the offer, and if I ever find myself in Russia I'll look out for you! Does Russia have any local whiskies?
In fact we do. Several brands. Most of them are sourced from some distilleries in Scotland. There are also number of whiskey that come to Russia in big containers and dilute with water down to 40 abv, bottled in Russia and it still can be called Scottish whisky. William Lawson is the brightest example, if you're familiar with the name.
Also, in case you dont know it, Jim Beam does the same in Europe. They dilute their classic white label JB in Spain and you still believe it's bottled in Kentucky if you don't pay attention on a tiny small letters on the back of the bottle.
I wonder how the taste of JBs is different if the one's produced completely in USA and the one's bottled in Spain )))
I like to wrap any bottles I buy in my ties. Keeps the bottle safe and my ties from getting creases in them.
That's a really good tip!
The Whiskey Dic thanks :) still have to take some other precautions too though. It’d be a massive bummer if the bottle breaks all over your favorite tie haha.
I might be going to San Diego in a couple of weeks, and so that peated whiskey looked pretty interesting. I wasn't going to check any luggage, but now I might have to for the return trip. Looking forward to your upcoming review!
For real... the San Diego Distillery is an awesome place. Even their bar is cool and nice atmosphere
The short fat bottles like you held up fit fine in the wine sleeves. If you are having a hard time with them use a sheet of thin paper around the bottle.
Good tip
Good info Bill. An awesome idea too as I have trips coming up!
For International flights, best way is to buy it at the Duty Free shop after you passed the check point, usually no Tax......
Invaluable advice! Thanks so much for sharing, man! Cheers 🥃
Just got back to San Diego, sorry I wastn't here to greet and meet you!
I'll be out there again! Likely in September
Good video, "Phil". I hope those aren't your boxers! I'd like to see a video about shipping whiskey. (Samples and bottles) Cheers!
Nope not my boxers. Just fancy pants
HeeHeeHee! I thought they were jammies!
Very good and funny videos bring a great sense of entertainment!
Are you allowed to serve yourself your own whiskey samples within the terminals before your board?
I think if you're not overt about it it's probably fine.
i got a great advice, drink it before you board the plane.. they'll never get it out you then
Are you allowed to drink your own whiskey samples in the terminals?
@@That..Guy.. just pour it in a mouthwash bottle, put some mouthwash in there to turn it blue .. they'll never know!
Awesome video
Thanks :)
You're allowed six bottles on a flight? I brought eleven bottles home from Scotland in my checked luggage without any trouble...
That may be because its international.
@@TheWhiskeyDictionary Well, no one inspected my bags... If there was a limit I didn't know about it, but I did declare them on my Customs declaration.
I wanted to buy whiskey at the airport, but duty free is only for international travelers 😭
I know right?! That's always a tough situation
Can you review George Dickel whiskey?
I CAN... but dont currently have it and I have a few other videos planned first
Cool, can’t wait to see your next videos !!!
Phill from whiskey thesaurus
What if you're underage?
Good question. I would think its ok to pack some bottles in your kids checked bag
Specify the goal and need money
So confused watching this
I have a hibiki 21 japanese whiskey I wanna bring on a plane
Right to my house?
I have glencairn career
Ah yes those are nice
So, "Phil", the term "stewardess" is rather outdated; you might want to say "flight attendant" in the future. Aside from that, this is a nicely informative video - thanks!
I like to say "Sky Wench"
Actually, there is a small movement in the community of Flight Attendants that has designs on going back to Stewards and Stewardesses. It appears that one of them read a dictionary! An attendant does just that; attends to your needs whereas a steward tells you where to go. Insert ribald joke here but most would like to be referred to as the latter when questioned and the movement is growing.