Whiskey?

[Mattt]

I've been asked (for Xmas) to get a bottle of Malt Whisky next time I come through Duty-Free.

I have no idea what kind of whisky they like (I don't drink it either) - so a safe bet is best, say budget up to £50, and easily obtainable from Duty free if possible. Any suggestions?

[sherman]

Something scottish but not from Islay.

Edited by sherman on Monday 30th November 15:26

[Wadeski]

Balvenie Doublewood, a duty-free litre thereof.

[iiyama]

sherman said:

Something scottish but not from Islay.

Edited by sherman on Monday 30th November 15:26

Agreed!

Try Highland Park, Glenfidich, Glen Morangie to name a few. Oh and please done quote the spelling!

Edited by iiyama on Monday 30th November 16:19

[Hedgeman]

I'd look for a bottle of Dalwhinnie if unsure - it's easily available, smooth and guaranteed not to offend.

Not sure I'd recommend a Balvenie double-wood 12 year old. It's an acquired taste IMO, and overall bettered by the regular 10 year old.

[missdiane]

Macallan is a very nice easy drinker

[Lancs Jag Boy]

Try Scapa, its my current malt

[Shaw Tarse]

Lefty2Drams your thread has arrived!

[RichB]

Wadeski said:

Balvenie Doublewood, a duty-free litre thereof.

I'd agree with this, under £50 and an excellent single malt.

[Wadeski]

you cant buy the Balvenie 10 y.o. anymore, so the 12 is a very tasty substitute. Honeyed, nutty, and smoother than a teflon snooker ball.

[ClassicMercs]

sherman said:

Something scottish but not from Islay.

An Isla may not be one person's cup of tea - but others love them. Lagavulin Distillers Edition is one of many greats.

I would ask for some suggestions from the recipient - it could make the difference between a present, and a great present.

[deevlash]

sherman said:

Something scottish but not from Islay.

Islay whiky is proper mans whisky you wimp.

[sherman]

ClassicMercs said:

An Isla may not be one person's cup of tea - but others love them. Lagavulin Distillers Edition is one of many greats.

I would ask for some suggestions from the recipient - it could make the difference between a present, and a great present.

deevlash said:

Islay whiky is proper mans whisky you wimp.

The OP is asking for a safe bet of a whisky so that is why I said dont go for an Islay whisky

[Mattt]

Thanks, a few suggestions to try!

[Vipers]

Mattt said:

I've been asked (for Xmas) to get a bottle of Malt Whisky next time I come through Duty-Free.

I have no idea what kind of whisky they like (I don't drink it either) - so a safe bet is best, say budget up to £50, and easily obtainable from Duty free if possible. Any suggestions?

Not sure where your coming through from, remember EEC countries are not duty free anymore.

[Mattt]

Middle East

[Vipers]

Mattt said:

Middle East

Dont make the mistake I did, brought the OH some purfume coming back from Italy, walking through Heathrow for the Aberdeen flight, had it cofiscated, over 100 ml, I was assured by the stewardess no probs.

Took nearly a year to get the 30 quid back from BA for the loss of said perfume.

Dont forget your winter woolies as well, tad cold today.

[Mattt]

Was a nice 28 degrees out here at lunch

[Vipers]

Mattt said:

Was a nice 28 degrees out here at lunch

Barsteward, -1 here............. enjoy it whilst you can Matt.

[Puddenchucker]

As already mentioned the Balvenie Doublewood 12yr, or Glenfiddich 15yr Solera Reserve.