A lot of whiskey prices in bars are ridiculous and put me off ever buying them. The Cottage Group aren't alone in this sense. I think the B&C's whiskey pricing reflects the fact that a lot people come here for a beer but if the whiskey is reasonably priced they'll have one on the side.
The Cottage Group do have a loyalty scheme for their own beers which makes them slightly cheaper.
I'm not mad about drinking in work on my nights off but the €4 pints of Metalman and Hooker really are hard to beat.