Whisky Forum - If you had a spare 500 pound

ralfy legend · Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2026 8:33 am Post subject: If you had a spare 500 pound

So if you had a spare 500 pound to spend on any whisky which would you buy and drink? Now it could be a 100 pounder or 300 but which in your view is worth the price and wouldn't be a regret..

James T · Master Of Malts Joined: 05 Feb 2011 Posts: 3010

Just recently bought a few £100+ bottles, all of which i have no hesitation in recommending Glenmorangie Signet, Glen Grant 18, Glen Moray 21 Portwood Finish, Glen Scotia 25, Bunnahabhain 25 and 18

Brummie · Master Of Malts Joined: 08 Feb 2010 Posts: 662

Some good suggestions from James, I will add the Glencadam 18 to the list which i think is superb, I have tasted the Glencadam 25 which is also superb but I haven’t had a full bottle of the 25 but i would consider it if I was splashing out.

Duncan Disorderly · Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2026 9:20 pm Post subject:

I'd probably steer away from the official bottlings and pick up something from one of the indies. Cadenhead currently have a 40 yr old single cask highland malt whisky for £450. Always bottled at cask strength, no chill filtering or added colour - the way it should be.

However, a bottle of Glenfarclas 25 yr old would be a nice treat despite being diluted to 43% and probably being filtered to within an inch of its life! Yours for just £250

Duncan Disorderly · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2026 6:53 am Post subject:

Just wanted to give this thread a bump - more suggestions please.

I'm relieved to see that no one yet mentioned the vastly overpriced Macallan 18 (at £300 or whatever). A tip for anyone that wants to see what all the fuss is about, but has some common sense....

Search for Signatory Speyside (M) 18 yr old single malt. For less than £100 you can pick up a bottle of the same stuff, matured in 1st fill oloroso butts and bottled at natural strength and colour - unlike the overmarketed, overpriced, overhyped official version.