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Scotch and Whiskey Recommendation
Posted on 11/26/23 at 8:45 am
Posted on 11/26/23 at 8:45 am
I don’t drink either so know anything about these. I’d like to get a nice or special bottle for a Christmas gift, maybe no higher than $50? It won’t be the only gift, and if he doesn’t like it, it’s a waste. He likes to sip evenings, not a bourbon fan. For reference, he drinks dark beer, and doesn’t care for flavored beer. Thank you. (I see the scotch thread, but it’s so much and lots of bourbon, and am hoping to get a few suggestions and my question not lost.)
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Posted on 11/26/23 at 9:00 am to Dixie2023
Laphroig Single Malt 10 year old,,,,it’s a good one
Posted on 11/26/23 at 9:51 am to Boston911
Laphroig is for the hardcore. Definitely not my cup of tea.
Posted on 11/26/23 at 10:04 am to hophead
Do you have any suggestions? Thank you.
Posted on 11/26/23 at 10:11 am to Dixie2023
Highland Park is right around $50 and I think very good.
And I agree that Laphroig might be too intense for some.
And I agree that Laphroig might be too intense for some.
This post was edited on 11/26/23 at 10:12 am
Posted on 11/26/23 at 10:27 am to Boston911
quote:Don’t buy someone Laphroaig unless you know they enjoy peaty scotch. It’s definitely not for everyone.
Laphroig Single Malt 10 year old,,,,it’s a good one
Posted on 11/26/23 at 11:00 am to Dixie2023
Bruichladdich's Classic Laddie
Glenfarclas 12 year
I love Laphroaig 10 but unless you know that he likes peated scotch, don't get that for him.
Glenfarclas 12 year
I love Laphroaig 10 but unless you know that he likes peated scotch, don't get that for him.
Posted on 11/26/23 at 12:20 pm to Dixie2023
I would stay away from heavily pleated scotches like Laphroaig, Lagavulin or Ardbeg if you are not sure what he likes.
Lighter fruity options-
Glenmorangie-10
Glenlivet-12
Redbreast 12 is a Irish Whisky that is also light and fruity
Darker notes of raisin and spice like Christmas spices
Glendronach 12
Glenmorangie Lasanta
Glenfarclas 12
Aberlour 12
These are all sherries whiskies all of the. are in your range and should be easy to find
Lighter fruity options-
Glenmorangie-10
Glenlivet-12
Redbreast 12 is a Irish Whisky that is also light and fruity
Darker notes of raisin and spice like Christmas spices
Glendronach 12
Glenmorangie Lasanta
Glenfarclas 12
Aberlour 12
These are all sherries whiskies all of the. are in your range and should be easy to find
Posted on 11/26/23 at 12:38 pm to SingleMalt1973
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SingleMalt1973
Don’t listen to him. He can’t possibly know.
Posted on 11/26/23 at 2:24 pm to Boston911
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Laphroig Single Malt 10 year old
I am Scotch lover and this is solid whisky. But I wouldn’t get it for someone unless I knew what they liked.
I love the peated Islay whiskies but some people hate the earthiness and smoke.
Posted on 11/26/23 at 2:25 pm to Zappas Stache
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Bruichladdich's Classic Laddie
This is a good inexpensive Scotch great for people testing the waters.
Would start with something unpeated again unless you know they like that type of whisky.
Posted on 11/26/23 at 5:38 pm to Dixie2023
If he's not a scotch drinker, avoid that completely. If he's not a bourbon drinker, you can introduce him to bourbon with a bottle of Elijah Craig Small Batch ($26). You can't go wrong with Elijah Craig, even if he already is a bourbon drinker. Total Wine is selling an Elijah Craig gift pack (still $26) that will be available for pick up in December. Order it online and pick it up when it comes in.
You're welcome.
You're welcome.
Posted on 11/26/23 at 9:14 pm to Dixie2023
If he likes stouts such as Guinness, Jameson makes a Caskmates edition Irish whiskey that is finished in stout barrels. A bottle runs 30ish bucks and is widely available at most liquor stores and Da Rouse.
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