Whisky Forum - Something better than a Talisker 25 for the same price.

Eames

I need to find something better than a Talisker 25 for the same price.

I recently bought a bottle of Talisker 25 at auction, with fees final cost came to around Â£215.00, which unfortunately was for a friend. Due's to him, he did share a dram or two, then laid down this challenge. And took the bottle away!

That's the budget. I'm thinking an island whisky or Islay.

Ledaig, Scarpa, something different, something nice.......

TheWM · Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2017 7:43 pm Post subject:

Are you looking for a official distillery bottle? If so I'd be considering a Bunnahabhain 25 which is awesome.

Keith · Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2017 8:14 pm Post subject:

Eames · Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2017 8:55 pm Post subject:

Yes, a Buna is a good idea.

I've been reading the recent reviews on whisky fun.

Is the 25 so much better than the 18.

What do you think of an aged Coal Ila?

TheWM · Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2017 9:31 pm Post subject:

I had some Caol Ila 30 a few weeks ago and whilst good, not as good as the bottles mentioned above (or in the same price league). I've not had the 25 but I have had the 18 and I'd stick with the Bunna. But some IB numbers of Ardbeg or Laphroaig might be worth considering.

Crane · Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2017 11:05 pm Post subject:

JKD · Master Of Malts Joined: 25 May 2016 Posts: 329

Not so long ago I would have suggested the Highland Park 25 but the price on it is insane now at around Â£330.

Are you set on it being an Islay or Island whisky as there is not much around Â£215 and 25 years, perhaps some indie bottlings out there.

opelfruit · Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 7:27 am Post subject:

If you're not set on island or Islay whisky, I'd suggest a Balblair 1983. It's bang on Â£215 and one of the best whiskies I've drunk. It's a very different style though.

Another one to consider, if you can get one, is an Old Pulteney 1990. It was partly matured in casks that previously held heavily peated whisky so it behaves like a lightly peated whisky. Was originally on sale as a limited release at about Â£130 but I've seen it pop up for resale at round Â£200 before now.

A year ago I'd be suggesting a Yoichi 20yo, but we all know how that's gone..........
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dramblersanonymous · Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 11:49 am Post subject:

Eames · Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2017 6:46 pm Post subject:

Went for a Bunna 34v yr old and a new 18 to compare it to. Just need the scallops wrapped in Parma ham.