Supermarket Baileys price war heats up as another major grocer slashes the price of Christmas essential
A MAJOR supermarket has slashed the price of Baileys amid a heated price war between retailers ahead of the Christmas season.
Bottles of booze can cost parties hundreds of pounds, but Brit retailers are now pitting against each other to offer you the lowest price.
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.
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.
Under the Nectar card scheme, customers collect points when buying certain products or goods, in-store and online.
You receive one loyalty point for every £1 spent.
You also get one point for every £1 spent on fuel bought at Sainsbury’s petrol stations and can pick up points at hundreds of partners as well, including Esso and eBay.
You can register and download an e-Nectar Card by downloading the app on your smartphone.
You then swipe it every time you shop and the points are added to your account, which can be used to get money off future purchases.
Each point is effectively worth 0.5p, meaning you need 500 points to get £2.50 off.
It’s worth noting that the prices of items including Baileys can change regularly and deals can start and end at any time.
Baileys is famed for its smooth luxurious texture and distinctive taste.
With hints of chocolate and vanilla amongst the combination of Irish whiskey and Irish cream, it’s a tantalising mix.
Tesco is the latest store to offer huge savings on Baileys.
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.
The supermarket says that whilst the sweet liqueur is delicious over ice, it can also be served over ice cream or in hot chocolate.
The same bottle is now selling for £13 in Morrisons, but you’ll need a More Card.
More Cards can be downloaded on the My Morrisons app where hundreds more deals are available.
You can also check these bargains out through the My Morrisons website if you fancy scrolling on a bigger screen.
It’s always worth shopping around to find the best deal.
You can use online price comparison sites like Price Spy and Trolley to see if a product you have found is the cheapest compared with others.
You can also use the Google Shopping/Product tab to do a quick scan of the internet.
How to save money on Christmas shopping
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.