Scottish Whisky, what would you choose? Read details please?

Question

I have been given the task of selecting a nice Scottish Whisky for our Spanish clientes.

Price would be around the 40-50 pound mark or more if you think there is a really good bottle worth more.

What would you suggest and why?

Thanks

We picked Whisky as one of the many items because I am Scottish.

There are many other items that we have choosen already from Spain

Whatever happened to good business, our clients make us alot of money so we feel it is only fair to repay them back a little by buying a descent whisky plus other goods!

Answer 1

The Perfect Business Move!

MacAllan 18 Year Single Malt Scotch..........Why?

Besides being one of the best Scotches in the world and being in your price range, it has a characteristic that I believe is unique compared with any Scotch:

It is aged in old Sherry (Jerez) Barrels and therefore. takes on a hint of a wonderful sherry aroma and flavor. Who makes sherry? The Spanish do. I am sure your clients are sherry experts.

Use this piece of info when giving the gift. A nice personal touch.

Good luck!

Answer 2

I'd go with Ben Nevis (the 12-year-old is outstanding) or Dahlwhinnie. Neither are likely to turn up in a liquor store in Spain so you are giving them something truly unique and memorable. If you are shopping in such a generous price range, I would recommend several smaller bottles, with a mix of the best of Highlands, Lowlands, Inverness, etc, any regions that have a special significance to you or your client. That way they can try several different whiskys and maybe learn a little about your country at the same time!

Answer 3

MacCallan 18 year is a classic, and should be approachable to people even if they are not true scotch drinkers. Glenmorangie 18 is also very smooth and a good value. If they are hard core scotch drinkers go for a 15 yr or older Islay malt like Laphroaig or Lagavulin. They are intense with heavy peat and brine flavors. All of these should be served with cool spring water on the side and at most one cube of ice.

Answer 4

I would go for a good single malt if your budget extends to it, not a blended malt (which is a combination of several different whiskies that may all have been lain down for different times). It should ideally have been stored for minimum 10-15 years. Shivas Regal is absolutely top notch and is probably one of the finest you'll get.

Answer 5

If you are in London, and are willing to spend £50 on a bottle (when you can get an excellent single malt from an off licence or supermarket for £25 or so) I'd suggest Millroy's in Soho.

Answer 6

Since the majority of Spaniards enjoy Cardhu 12 yo, you need to find a soft slightly peated scotch, that maybe is finished in sherry or port barrels. I would recommend Dalwhinnie 15yo, Highland Park 12yo, or Isle of Jura Superstition.

Answer 7

Hi
You do not want scottish whisky you want SCOTCH WHISKY or SINGLE MALT,
and paying £40 to £50 is LUDICROUS, why would you want to give Spanish clients £40/£50 whisky?

Are these people used to good quality whisky?
If these Spanish clients want whisky give them a nice scotch from any supermarket and De-canter it, I don't think they would know any difference,unless they know their whisky!

Answer 8

As in all issues nutrients and drink it relies upon upon your tastes. i'm partial to peaty Scottish whisky - eg Ardbeg, Lagavullin, Laphroaig. in spite of the indisputable fact that there are Irish whiskeys which incorporates Connemara that are very similar and also particularly good.

Answer 9

As an American, I am well versed on my favorite beverage...Bourbon. As a Scott I would think you should have a good idea as to what is a good Scotch. I hear single malt is the way to go, similar to a single barrel Bourbon.

Answer 10

Go to a specialist off-licence to ask for advice. Glenmorainge and Talisker single malts are both good, but I'm no expert on the subject.