Whisky...help! O/T

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  1. Vesp77

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    Ok, my brothers birthday is coming up, he's well into his whisky but I have zero clue.

    Anyone recommend a decent bottle??

    TIA
     
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    Those Adnams ones come in around £40 I think. Don't think they're in the supermarkets yet but can get them on Amazon as well as that website.
     
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    Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon is a nice. Smooth to drink
     
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    I've about 100 bottles for sale that my dad collected, mostly royal family Bells decanters. All full. He has a few obscure brands as well
     
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    Scapa is my favourite at the minute. Available in Asda for about £40
     
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    I'm sure he's got a bottle of that, I'll sneak a look next time I'm round there!
     
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    Try a whiskey distillery tour to the only whiskey distillery in Yorkshire, only £10 a tour with tasters. I really enjoyed it, bought a couple of bottles, about £40 a bottle.

    https://www.spiritofyorkshire.com/
     
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    Rather partial to the odd glass, or bottle, of Laphroaig. Love the peaty aroma and smoky aftertaste.
     
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    That's a decent call that...
     
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    Most whisky and whiskey are great.
    Bells is the worst.
    But you can spend £50 and get something that tastes like Bells.
    Out of the common cheaper stuff I like Grouse.
    A bit more expensive I like Jura.
     
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    Old Pulteney absolutely gorgeous
     
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    Glenlivet, Dalwhinnie or Jura are good shouts. I'd say Dalwhinnie of the three.
     
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    And Tesco are knocking it out at £28 at the moment - that's a bargain. But don't make the mistake of getting the Laphroaig Select - that's horrible.
    If you want to spend £50 then get him Lagavulin - they've got that at £49. He'll like either.
     
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    What does he like? Single malt?

    The list is endless. Ben Nevis is one of my favourites, and Penderyn is a nice Welsh whisky.

    As mentioned, the distillery at Hunmanby has a good range. They've been stocking other brands until their own has aged.

    Supermarkets stock some nice ones these days. Even Aldi do a decent one called Glenmarnock.
     
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    Any Islay single malts at a nice price?

    Caol Ila standard 12 years is my favourite tipple.
     
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    McCallan 12 YO is the best you can get around £50.

    The McCallan distillery is the best on Speyside by some distance and is always winning top awards.

    My son brought a bottle of Hibiki back from Japan which had me smiling but just looking up the price I can't see me replacing it or giving it away as freely to my mates either.

    Get he some McCallan, you not miss with that.
     
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