What Whisky should i buy???

Question

Im looking to buy a bottle of whisky for my dad but what should i get im in edinburgh so got loads of choices
http://www.whiskyshop.com/
http://www.royalmilewhiskies.com/?engine=overture!3900&keyword=whisky+shop
or threshers

i want to get one there but what should i get price range £20-25 and nothing peaty...

thanks

Answer 1

Can't believe that some are suggesting that someone in Edinburgh buys Welsh or Irish whisky, or Jack Daniels American Whiskey. I'm sure it tastes fine, but come on!!!

Speyside malts are one of the best. Macallans have a particularly nice selection.

Answer 2

Already suggested in The Glenlivet. The Macallan is also a very good single malt. Both are from Speyside. Highland Park from Orkney is also a good whisky which isn't peaty. Royal Lochnagar is another good alternative.
Somebody suggested Jonny Walker Green Label. Very pleasant. It is a blend of malts, not a single malt.

If you don't like peat, stay away from most of the Islay whiskies and creatures like Talisker. There be dragons....!

If you want an Irish alternative I would recommend Bushmills single malt whisky. It is totally unpeated.
Irish whiskey in general is different from Scotch. Scotch is distilled twice while whiskey is distilled three times, leading to a smoother drink. It is of a different character to Scotch however so I would suggest that they should not really be compared.

Answer 3

You should get Johnnie Walker Blue Label, if this is out of your price range one level below is Johnnie Walker Gold Label then Green. These are two of the best whiskies on earth in my opinion, they go down smooth from start to finish. Jameson 12, and Jameson 18 are also great as well. Jack Daniels Gold Medal is awesome too.

Answer 4

Some of the best whiskey I have ever tried is George dickle but i don't think you can get it where you are from. but you can't go wrong with a whiskey that isn't blended. You should try something like gentlemen jack or Evan Williams single barrel. A good whiskey will have the date it was bottled and the barrel No. it came out of they are a little more expensive but you can't beat how smooth they go down . You don't even need a chaser !

Answer 5

Glenfiddich, is a good all-rounder, Holland Park, Dalwhinnie etc. I'm not sure if you are in Edinburgh or your Dad is if it's your Dad for God's sake don't buy him any thing other than Scottish whisky, the shop keeper will help you anyway, they are usually quite knowledgeable.

Answer 6

Find the taste to suite you, it wont matter at all if it,s a cheap or expensive whisky. There are a thousand different brands and a higher price may taste like rancid vinegar.

Answer 7

Maker Mark

Answer 8

Ask the owner of the Liquor shop to recommend a single-malt Scotch in within your budget. Another approach would be to sneak into your Dad's liquor cabinet and just see what he likes! Nothing wrong with a little snooping when it's for a good cause!

Answer 9

Ardbeg 10 y o Single Malt (powerful and full of flavour) or 10 yo Bruichladdich (Smooth and goes down easy)

Answer 10

The Glenlivet