Whisky/Whiskey suggestions

[Borris-Bear]

I would like to buy my dad some different whisky from his usual Jameson 12 year old so am looking for some suggestions of some that he may like.

I tried a Talisker about a year ago which was Ok but not as nice as the Jameson apparently.

[OldJohnnyYen]

Budget? I buy Laphroaig 18 for special occasions its roughly £70 a bottle iirc.

[Cheese Mechanic]

Tesco's currently have Craggamore 12 under £25. Like Talisker, its a good safe bet , not like a domineering heavily peated Islay

Other than that , it looks like Waitrose is stocking Bunnahahain 12 at around £30. Its an Islay, but not heavily peated. Good stuff!

Of course , if he likes , or you know he likes peated whisky, then it has to be Lagavulin 16

[Borris-Bear]

Thanks for the suggestions not sure if he likes peaty stuff. Was looking for something similar flavours wise to the jameson, dont think its peaty?

[Wadeski]

Jamesons if most definitely NOT peated (Irish whiskey typically uses no peat at all to dry the malted barley, whereas even the mildest Scotch may use a little). As such, i would avoid Islay and the Highlands altogether.

Potentially a Japanese whisky, or another premium Irish such as Redbreast or Tullamore Dew 12 year old?

[traffman]

Try an Auchentoshan , i think ive spelt it correctly.

[Stu R]

Jamesons do a few special / limited reserves, I've actually found them pretty nice (the 18 year old limited is a seriously nice dram IMO - if a touch overpriced) - if he's a fan of the normal stuff, the more special ones aren't too far removed from it, but definitely warrant trying out.

I'd also look at a Tomatin, their younger whiskys are lovely and not overpowering, and if all else fails there's always my beloved highland park which remains probably my favourite distillery.