Whisky Advice

Have to buy a mate a 40th birthday present in the morning and knowing he likes a wee dram thought a nice bottle could be in order. Having just checked with his other half he has Knockando, Isle of Jura, Glendronach and Macallan so what would people suggest as a present.

middleton?

That’s Irish!!

penderyn?

You mean Whiskey? hehe

OK lets get this straight, it needs to be Scottish

Caol Isla

Case closed

Arran 10yr old

i think the ones you’ve mentioned are relatively smooth so maybe "old pulteney" in a similar vein – or for something slightly smokier "highland park"

Laphroaig, Oban, Talisker. All good.

Balvenie Double Wood.

Here’s my twopennerth:

Cardhu.

Bruichladdich.

Ancnoc.

Old Pulteney.

Talisker.

Old Pulteney – 17yo single cask selection 56.9% alc. vol and still smooth as you like. Got it for my 40th last year, still a wee drop left

Tobermory

i’m with bruneep – that Arran 10 year old is lovely.

Bowmore – one of the most underrated single malts.

Talisker.

its his 40th right?

is he a good friend, or just a mate?

i’d look to spend a little more, something from the ‘feis ile’ festival would be very nice, laphroaig 17yr old… one of the distillery’s does personalised bottles too, i forget which though, i did this for a friends newborn – it was very well received!

hope this helps

jt

anything Islay although that Arran is nice.

Second Stratobiker’s suggestion of Bowmore.

The most approachable Islay as well, I think. If your mate likes Speysides usually, some Islays might taste a little too medicinal for his liking.

Bruichladdich is a quality drop and as you won’t find it everywhere he’s less likely to have had it before :D

Budget?

If your looking to spend under £30, Bruichladdich ‘Rocks’ is a very nice drop and available in Sainsburys.

ardbeg (uigedale) spelling wrong is the finest whisky in the world no question its fullon ISLAY with sweet bourbon cask taste like macallan there is no doubt you will win if you buy this

Coincidentally enjoying a drop of ardbeg as I read this :)

Balvenie Double Wood is king. Blair Atholl is good. Dalwhinnie also. If you’d posted earlier then Glen Elgin do special presentation whiskies with the recipient’s name on the bottle. I got one for my 40th.

Bloody Scotch muck. We go over there in a boat to edumucate them in the ways of booze and religion and they bastardise the important part. Irish "Whiskey" is the only whiskey worth drinking and Middleton is about as good as you can get.

Given the other ones he has I’d avoid anything too peaty from Islay.

Aberlour A’bunadh is a lovely drop.

Intense fruity flavours, buttery & creamy with a syrupy fruit sweetness & rich chocolate orange notes.

I’ve got a Talisker glass if anyone would like it? (as I’m off the sauce its not gonna get used in my house in a hurry!)

If you really don’t want that glass MrNutt, I’d like it. I do enjoy a wee dram and Talisker is one of my favourites. Thanks.

Lagavulin 16 Years Old.

Enough said.

ardbeg (uigeadail)is the finest whisky in the world

With you on that one! Have you tried Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist as well?

For a non-Islay selection, I would through a couple of favourites out there – Glenfarclas 105 and Edradour. Glenfarclas reminded me of custard and Edradour of rich fruit cake. YUM!

Will people stop recommending Laphroig…..

It tastes of dead people!

ardbeg or bowmore are my bottles of the moment!!

dr_death – Member
Will people stop recommending Laphroig…..

It tastes of dead people!

I think you’ll find it’s a unique blend of dead sheep, turf and petrol.

yeah i found laphroag is "special"

medicinal nose, not too much body, very peaty throat. an acquired taste i would think.

GNARGNAR – Member

dr_death – Member
Will people stop recommending Laphroig…..

It tastes of dead people!

I think you’ll find it’s a unique blend of dead sheep, turf and petrol.

No, trust me, it’s dead people

8O

Will all the delicate snowflakes who are scared of Laphroig just MTFU!

Get hime something from Islay for Christ’s sake!

[Or buy him tickets to a whisky tasting and let him decide].

:-)

WhatWouldJesusRide – Member
Will all the delicate snowflakes who are scared of Laphroig just MTFU!

Ever siphoned fuel? Infinitely preferable to Laphroaig. It’s a common misconception among idiots that whisky needs to taste like chemical cleaning products to be any good. Cheers!

I love whisky of all varieties, but I have to say Middleton would be be my choice of all the drinks mentioned in this thread (that I’ve tried).

Bit pricey though, anybody know a good place to buy it?

GNARGNAR – Member

Bloody Scotch muck. We go over there in a boat to edumucate them in the ways of booze and religion and they bastardise the important part. Irish "Whiskey" is the only whiskey worth drinking and Middleton is about as good as you can get.

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