Whisky Forum - Suggestions for a lightly peated/smoky dram?

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As it's cooling off I'm in the mood for something a bit heavier to match the season. Looking for a suggestion in the 12 to 18yr range that would be rich in flavor and lightly peated/smoky. Would any of these fit the bill since they are available locally and haven't tried before:

Bunnahabhain 12
Bunnahabhain ceobanch
Glenfiddich malt masters edition
Dalwhinnie distillers edition
Oban distillers edition
Glenfarclas 12yr Lorne Scott's edition

And of course open to other popular malts if you have a suggestion!

Thanks all

Fightingirish

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Fightingirish · Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2016 1:15 pm Post subject:

It's been awhile, but I remember the Oban 14 being a good solid choice
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McKay · Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2016 1:21 pm Post subject:

Not sure if these will be heaver peated than you are looking for but I would consider them a step up in peat level from the likes of Highland Park but still not peat monsters. These are all quality drams and worth looking out for:

Caol Ila 12 year old
Talisker 10 year old
Benriach 10 year old Curiositas Peated

cdn_dram · Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2016 3:12 pm Post subject:

William · Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2016 3:21 pm Post subject:

A few suggestions not mentioned:

Benromach 10
Benromach 100 Proof
Arran Machrie Moor
Jura Prophecy
any of the anCnoc peaty whiskies Rutter, Cutter and Flaughter
Tomintoul Peaty Tang
Bunnahabhain Ceobanach a young peated Bunna
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opelfruit · Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2016 3:57 pm Post subject:

Dalwhinnie isn't 'peated' per se but it's smokey indeed, lightly so and wonderful.

I second Benromach 10. You could try another plated Spey such as some of the other Benriach peated malts.

Anything from Springbank or Kilkerran.

If you fancy something a bit different and interesting you could go for a Clynelish 14yo. Cracking official bottling, not expensive and has a lot of good flavour
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Fightingirish · Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2016 4:21 pm Post subject:

Guys. Keep in mind he lives in the People's Republic of Ontario as I do. Much of the fine malts available to you gents are never available here.

*sigh*
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cdn_dram · Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2016 4:47 pm Post subject:

William · Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2016 6:11 pm Post subject:

Fightingirish · Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2016 7:14 pm Post subject:

cdn_dram · Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2016 2:57 pm Post subject:

Alastair · Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2016 6:39 pm Post subject:

cdn_dram · Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2016 12:51 am Post subject:

So I'm thinking of picking up the Bowmore darkest 15yr again. Really enjoyed it. Is there anything else with a similar smoke/peat profile? Doesn't have to be sherried it could be a Bourbon based one. Maybe Uigeadail or similar?