Thread: Scotch/whiskey of the day

Sometimes I have trouble deciding what to drink!

I see that you've got a bottle of the glenrothes there. What do you think about that one?

I would count it as a good everyday drinker. Provides a nice warmth and easy to drink.

I've had it before but wasn't awfully impressed with it. Not great but not bad really.

I see you've got an Aberlour 16 bottle your own...do you make it over to scotland much?

I can get them Aberlour 16 here too. It's good, I just prefer the a'bunadh.

Here in the next month I'm planning on getting a bottle of the Yamazaki 18. That'll be interesting. I'm lookin forward to making a full report on it.

Im actually sippin on a dram of A'bunadh right now, amazing stuff! im lookin to get a bottle next week to add to the collection, but looking to explore something with some peat in it. Any suggestions?

Originally Posted by jvmoak1

Im actually sippin on a dram of A'bunadh right now, amazing stuff! im lookin to get a bottle next week to add to the collection, but looking to explore something with some peat in it. Any suggestions?

Personally, I like whiskies flavored with peat from Orkney better than those that feature peat from Islay. My recommendation would be Talisker 10 year old, or the youngest Highland Park (I think it's a 12 year old). The Mackinlay's "Shackleton" replica also has Orkney peat and is pretty tasty.

The Balvenie DoubleWood 12

Originally Posted by RoyceH

My recommendation would be Talisker 10 year old

I second the vote for Talisker. It was the first single malt I ever tried and it's been a favourite ever since. Highland park is also a good choice for a first peated whisky. I'd consider adding lagavulin 16 yo to the list. It's been a while since i had it, but I remember it being very very peaty but still quite gentle.