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[MacCraig]

Hi all,

New member here, my name is Craig and I'm from Manchester.

I have just gotten in to drinking Scotch Whisky having being a Bourbon/Tennessee Whiskey drinker for years. My previous favourite tipple was Elijah Craig.

Really enjoying exploring different styles of Whisky's currently, however, I am on a budget and working my way through some supermarket whiskies.

Currently in my drinks cabinet I have a lot of Aldi Whisky from the NAS Islay, Highland Black and the 12 & 18 Year old Speysider's on sale this year which I got for Christmas. I also got a bottle of Haig Club Clubman but I am finding that very light on flavour and probably only good enough as a mixer as I prefer to drink my Spirits neat.

[ralfy legend]

Perfect way to start Craig, get yourself a glenfiddich 12 when it’s on offer, a balvenie 12 which rarely comes on offer , the Cotswold is normally on offer at £30 , glengoyne 12 when on offer, they will all help your journey to greater things , some people jump straight into the big stuff and wonder why they get disappointed, slowly slowly then explore , enjoy .

[Bookie]

Welcome Craig, you will find some of the best value for money whiskies on the shelves in the supermarkets, look out for the offers and enjoy exploring as there are a lot to try. Also lookout for offers on Amazon who deliver for free if you you spend £20+

Haig Club Clubman is s single grain whisky and at a young age any single grain whisky is very light, it is still an easy drinker which is probably aimed at the mixed drinks and cocktail market.

[Quaich1]

Hi Craig. Welcome to the Forum.Sounds like you're taking a logical approach to your journey thus far with single malts. You don't have to break the bank to intially explore this liquid terrain. Supermarket whisky is a fine start. I concur with recommendations made here about also trying some name brand official bottlings as well, 12 year olds for example from some of the prominent Scottish distilleries that do have bottles on sale from time to time. Trying some whiskies with different or unique finishes as well including various sherry, rum and wine casks finishes can also give you a wider view of what is out there in single malts
Cheers..
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[MacCraig]

Thank you all for the replies.

Definitely enjoying each dram I try! Really enjoying the Islay currently with its Peaty notes and definite seaside saltiness too!

Going to look forward to asking for some more main stream whiskies for my birthday and next Christmas now!