Whisky Forum - Next purchase

Newby · Single Malt Member Joined: 25 Apr 2014 Posts: 35

Hi all, I'm pretty new to drinking whisky and after some suggestions please. Currently have 3 bottles in rotation with the idea of them not being alike, with my very basic thought on them below:

Glenfiddich 15 - Easy drinking, light fruity.
Ardbeg 10 - Kick in the face by someone who just stamped on a fire. Probably my favourite.
Glenfarclas 15 - Heavy fruity/raisins.

The Ardbeg runs out soon, what should replace it? Ardbeg ug is the obvious option I think.

Doesn't need to be mega peaty, but probably needs at least a hint of smoke to be something different from the other 2.

Cheers for any ideas/comments!

Millie_chops · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2014 9:29 am Post subject:

How about Talisker 10 or HP12.

Nicely priced too.

Quaich1 · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2014 10:17 am Post subject:

If you haven't tried Lagavulin 16, perhaps the time has come.
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Newby · Single Malt Member Joined: 25 Apr 2014 Posts: 35

Ta for replies.

Talisker 10 - tried once, wasn't that impressed, might try in a pub again and see.

HP 12 - This is on my list of readily available in supermarket at lowish cost, for next time anyone asks if I want anything, so don't want to buy myself! Perfect Christmas present..

Laga 12 - Good option and tried and enjoyed at a pub, but similar priced to the Ardbeg Uge, which I haven't seen in a bar and would probably prefer to buy and try.

Any other suggestions?

Quaich1 · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2014 11:43 am Post subject:

Keith · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2014 2:27 pm Post subject:

I think you should enjoy Caol Ila, they have a quality range. The entry level 12 year old is excellent or if you have a look over at The Whisky Exchange they have the "Caol Ila Collection" which is 3x20cl, one 20cl bottle of each of the 12, 18 and Cask Strength. All great drams and a good way to get to know the range. Good value for Â£49.95 when you look at the price of the full size bottles of these 3 whiskies.

Innes · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2014 2:43 pm Post subject:

A few peaty ones which i enjoy are Lagavulin 16, Laphroaig 10 or Quarter Cask, Port Charlotte Scottish Barley, Bowmore 12 and the Ardbeg Uigeadail is outstanding.

GBrough · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2014 5:27 pm Post subject:

I would say Caol Ila 12 or Talisker 10.
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The Laga 16.

It even tastes like an ashtray-WM

raithrover · Single Malt Member Joined: 17 Aug 2014 Posts: 73

Some fine suggestions - I'd suggest the Talisker 10 as it never disappoints. For the price the Ardmore Traditional cask is good value or one of the new peated expressions from anCnoc.

scotchirish · Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 4:23 pm Post subject:

Highland Park 12 was my first taste of really good single malt. Loved it. Still do.
Then Talisker 10, my first taste of peat. Loved it even more! Still do. Now I am trying and buying every Islay I can. Love the Ardbeg Uigeadail. Very powerful peat and smoke (but rich from being sherry matured). You'll love it or you won't.

scotchirish · Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 4:25 pm Post subject:

Did anyone mention Macallan 12? Very, very good.

Calder · Master Of Malts Joined: 13 Nov 2008 Posts: 688

Quaich1 · Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 6:29 pm Post subject:

GBrough · Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 8:04 pm Post subject:

I am not a big Macallan fan, in my opinion it is way too costly for what it is. However I did try the Macallan 18 and it is fantastic and I recommend it if you can afford it.
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The Laga 16.

It even tastes like an ashtray-WM