Is it worth bringing my own alcohol ?

[jamman]

Is it worth bringing my own alcohol or are the prices comparable to cost in the US ?

[Rumlover]

Don’t carry liquor unless saving five bucks is worth the chance of it breaking in your luggage. I have considered bringing wine, I’ve always said, you can find the very best bad wines in the world right here. I am kind of kidding even wines are getting better here. There’s a duty free shop on the way to pick up your luggage.

[fargoman]

I have been bringing the small Black Box wines..about 3 servings per box..double ziplock them..and cross my fingers..no problems so far

[NoWorries4 me]

We always pick up a couple bottles of Tito’s at duty free from our departing airport in the states.....then carry them on. Found this cheaper than any option in JA plus don’t have to take the chance of breaking in checked luggage. Just remember it has to be at the airport you will be departing to JA in case you have a connecting flight.

[jamman]

Thanks for the info .. thought about using getting some locally and using the plastic break proof bags people use on cruise ships, but I think just buying in JA or getting duty free is a better route

[jamman]

Thanks for the info .. thought about using getting some locally and using the plastic break proof bags people use on cruise ships, but I think just buying in JA or getting duty free is a better route

Then again if I used a plastic cruise ship bag they may toss it because its not in a sealed/labeled container

[ekfa51]

i saw TITO's at mega mart last tear. it was a 1.75 ltr bottle. i think it was around 49 bucks. i bought a smaller bottle at the duty free in boston which was around 22 bucks. prices have probably changed, but i will buying my titos at megamart.

[Bnewb]

i saw TITO's at mega mart last tear. it was a 1.75 ltr bottle. i think it was around 49 bucks. i bought a smaller bottle at the duty free in boston which was around 22 bucks. prices have probably changed, but i will buying my titos at megamart.

That same bottle of Tito's this year is approx $57can (5900j) before tax at Mega Mart.
You can find Tito's at Montego Bay duty free...was around $22us for 750ml...the last time I looked.

[Kold Ass Mofo]

Thanks for the info .. thought about using getting some locally and using the plastic break proof bags people use on cruise ships, but I think just buying in JA or getting duty free is a better route

The duty free in MB is less expensive than where I live. Our local bars charge $4.00 to $6.00 US for a Red Stripe. I could actually save money buying alcohol in Jamaica if I didn't drink 5x more than usual.

[wrtiii]

"Is it worth it" is always the interesting question. You might - MIGHT - save a few dollars. But another way to rephrase this question is "Is it worth the few dollars I might save to do the shopping myself, repack the bottles for transport, lug it all around, and have it in my room instead of wherever I happen to be when I want a drink, plus miss the opportunity to sample local drinks I've never had or local variations of drinks I like?" My answer is obvious. To me, if you're doing extra work to save $50 on a $1500 or more vacation, it's clearly not worth it. YMMV, or as my Dad would put it, "to each his own."