SHOPPERS are racing to get hold of the best deal on a litre bottle of Baileys as they stock up for Christmas.
With just over a month to go until the big day, we wanted to let you know the cheapest place this week to buy a litre of the liqueur.
Baileys has always been pretty pricey, usually being sold at around £20 for a litre of its original Irish Cream flavour.
Supermarkets like Aldi and Asda have their own versions available for those looking for a dupe.
But if it’s the real thing you’re after, you should always check where you can get the most for your money.
As always, remember to check elsewhere in case we missed a cheaper price – there’s never a bad time to catch a bargain.
Prices may vary day to day as well depending on what deals are on, and remember to look at delivery costs too if you’re ordering online.
There’s a really easy-to-use comparison site called Trolley.co.uk, which compares the prices of 130,000 products across 14 major supermarkets.
The Latest Deals app also lets you search items and helps you compare prices at several supermarkets to see where it’s cheaper.
When it comes to Baileys, it is always worth noting that the closer to Christmas we get the more likely it is that even better deals will crop up.
Back in 2022, Tesco was selling a litre for £7.50 – which is its lowest price ever.
By using Trolley and Google shopping we’ve narrowed down some of the cheapest places for you to grab a bottle of Baileys this week.
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Retail giant Sainsbury’s has slashed the price of its Baileys 1L bottles to £10 for customers.
The deal is available to those with a Nectar Card, which slashes the usual price of £21.95 down by more than half.
You can sign up for the scheme for free online or in store.
Nectar customers can add the card to their Sainsbury’s Groceries account when they check out to access all sorts of discounts.
For those shopping in person, all you need to do is scan the Nectar card or app on your phone to bag the bargain.
You may have heard of loyalty pricing, but do you know what it is?
Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Morrisons are three supermarkets that offer customers signed up to their loyalty schemes exclusive discounts – known as loyalty pricing.
All three retailer’s schemes, Nectar Card, Clubcard and More Card, are free to sign up to as well.
The obvious advantage to loyalty pricing is that you can save potentially hundreds of pounds a year on your shopping, all without spending a penny.
But different supermarkets offer exclusive discounts on different products, so do some research before doing your shopping.
Either way, be wary of supermarkets artificially inflating prices to make it seem like you’re getting a better deal than you are.
A previous investigation by consumer group Which? found Sainsbury’s and Tesco have increased the price of everyday goods then slapped loyalty prices on them thinking customers wouldn’t notice.
Either way, it’s worth shopping around though.
Supermarkets change their prices all the time, sometimes multiple times daily, so it’s worth researching to ensure you’re getting the best price on an item.
You can use websites like Trolley to see how the major supermarket’s compare in terms of price on any number of goods.
Tesco also has the same deal for shoppers through its loyalty scheme.
A litre of the original Irish Cream is now just £10 with a Clubcard, a whopping saving of £12.
Despite being a festive favourite it’s the cheapest it’s been all year.
The deal is running until December 9, so shoppers need to be quick to snatch the tipple.
You can sign up for Tesco’s Clubcard scheme for free and bag special prices like this one.
Loyalty members can collect points every time they shop which then can be exchanged for vouchers.
If you don’t have a Nectar or Clubcard then you’ll be stuck paying full price which is £21.95 and £22 respectively.
The next cheapest stores selling the liqueur are Ocado and Asda which are both selling a litre for £13.
Morrisons is the most expensive chain, selling a bottle for £22.
But it’s worth noting that at the beginning of November the supermarket was selling a bottle for £8.50 – the cheapest its been all year – so do keep an eye out for better deals.
Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save money on your Christmas shopping.
Limit the amount of presents – buying presents for all your family and friends can cost a bomb.
Instead, why not organise a Secret Santa between your inner circles so you’re not having to buy multiple presents.
Plan ahead – if you’ve got the stamina and budget, it’s worth buying your Christmas presents for the following year in the January sales.
Make sure you shop around for the best deals by using price comparison sites so you’re not forking out more than you should though.
Buy in Boxing Day sales – some retailers start their main Christmas sales early so you can actually snap up a bargain before December 25.
Delivery may cost you a bit more, but it can be worth it if the savings are decent.
Shop via outlet stores – you can save loads of money shopping via outlet stores like Amazon Warehouse or Office Offcuts.
They work by selling returned or slightly damaged products at a discounted rate, but usually any wear and tear is minor.
