single malt whiskey

[Bold Seagull]

tried and loved loads of them but still come back to Highland Park every time.

This sounds a bit like marriage...

 

[Pavilionaire]

Was gifted a bottle of Laphroaig and am very impressed by the peatiness, my main tipple prior to that had always been Glenfiddich.

 

[C1 BHA]

Ardbeg is my favourite, but I wouldn't describe it as 'entry level' (see above) it's 45 quid a bottle!

 

[KNC]

My brother in law 'collects' single malts.
His preference is Islay. I think it's difficult to give a preference. He has treated me to various tastings of his collection. Such a difference between them. He recently bought a 25 yr old Bunnahabhain. £225!!!!
Go to the the Whisky Shop in East St.

 

[Breesy1]

Old Pulteney
Talisker

18 year old Macallan if prepared to spend a bit more. Sensational

 

[Superphil]

My brother in law 'collects' single malts.
His preference is Islay. I think it's difficult to give a preference. He has treated me to various tastings of his collection. Such a difference between them. He recently bought a 25 yr old Bunnahabhain. £225!!!!
Go to the the Whisky Shop in East St.

I really don't get 'collectors'. They'll spend a fortune on a bottle of something wonderful, then never open it/drink it. I've spent a reasonable amount on whiskey in the past, but I always drink it. The best ever was a bottle of single cask 40 yo Springbank I bought for my 40th, blumming lovely, just didn't last long enough.

 

[somerset]

the old man wants a nice bottle for his birthday so i thought i would ask the font of all knowledge that is nsc for some recommendations. i hate the stuff personally so havent got a clue. any ideas?

Islay malts are too peaty and dry, I would recommend the very smooth lowland varieties like Auchentoshen or Glinkinchie. For a special occasion bottle, I always have a Middleton Rare Irish blend in the house, simply the best whiskey/whisky I have ever tasted..... bar none.

 

[Notters]

Surprised how many are suggesting a particular whisky. It really does depend on:

- personal preference
- when you're going to drink it
- what you're going to drink it with.

Best to start with a flavour map and go from there:

 

[KNC]

I really don't get 'collectors'. They'll spend a fortune on a bottle of something wonderful, then never open it/drink it. I've spent a reasonable amount on whiskey in the past, but I always drink it. The best ever was a bottle of single cask 40 yo Springbank I bought for my 40th, blumming lovely, just didn't last long enough.

Don't get me wrong. Believe me, he drinks it.