Alcohol prices in Caribbean

[2dogs4cats]

I rarely buy alcohol but I occasionally pick up a few bottles when I'm on a cruise. Is there a certain port, or ports, that have the best prices on alcohol? Is it better to buy it at the duty-free stores or from local stores?

[aimodels]

I find that buying alcohol can be hit or miss. Know your prices before you travel.

 

I'm from Canada so booze ANYWHERE else is cheaper...

 

I find that sometimes duty-free is cheaper, sometimes not.

 

For example, in Mexico, various tequilas and local made stuff like Kahlua are cheap at duty free stores. Non-local stuff like Smirnoff Vodka is about the same price as back home.

 

In Barbados, I found duty free rum to be only marginally cheaper than buying it in a grocery store.

 

If you like rum, most Caribbean islands sell their local brew for cheap anyway, so no need to bother with duty free...

 

In Dominica, I bought a 6-pack of Kubuli beer at a gas station for less than $5.

 

Cheers, P:)

[chief joe]

I only usually buy stuff that is not available in states. Price therefore usually not a factor. Brand is.