Whisky Forum - Scotch Suggestions

rossi45 · New Member Joined: 29 Mar 2016 Posts: 2

Good morning all. Well, good morning as it is on the west coast of Canada at this moment.

I wanted to stop in and ask for suggestions for a nice scotch as a gift to a budding scotch collector. She is leaving my company for greater pastures and I would like to send her off with a nice bottle as she's invited me out to her home numerous times for a night of scotch.

She's always had an affinity for Dalwhinnie 15 year and she always spoke highly of a Macallan single malt, but I can't remember which one.

She is not much for the smokey peated flavor (unfortunately, because I am really liking the peated whiskeys lately). I believe she likes the more floral/spicey types.

Anywho, if anyone has some suggestions, I'd love to hear it. Keep in mind that I am in Canada, so selection may differ but by all means, throw any suggestions my way. I can be a resourceful bugger when I need to be.

Cheers

rx_evolv · Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2016 3:53 pm Post subject:

I think the big question is how much are you looking to spend?

rossi45 · New Member Joined: 29 Mar 2016 Posts: 2

That's a good question. Somewhere between $100-$200 CDN.

Quaich1 · Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2016 4:35 pm Post subject:

Hi Ross. I checked the BC Liquor site. If your colleague likes Macallan, you can pick up the MACALLAN - 1824 SERIES SIENNA for $179.99 CDN. I'm sure she would like it.
http://www.bcliquorstores.com/product/514075

66 BC Liquor stores carry it.
Very Happy

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Fightingirish · Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2016 5:41 pm Post subject:

I would go with the Balvenie 15 year single barrel Sherry cask

Quaich1 · Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2016 5:57 pm Post subject:

opelfruit · Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2016 6:23 pm Post subject:

If she likes Dalwhinnie then some other clean and we'll made highlanders would be; anCnoc 16yo (if you can get it) and anything that's 15yo + from Balblair. Both come in at 46%, natural colour and un-chill filtered and have an inherent fruity and spicy nature.

Another good shout would be Arran. 16, 17 or 18. Unpeated islander but shares a lot in common with a proper Highland malt, they have a great wood policy too so you get very well done cask influence.

Clynelish if you're feeling a but adventurous as it's very spicy and has a lot of complexity.
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rx_evolv · Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2016 8:00 pm Post subject:

What about Glendronach 21 Parliament or Highland Park 18?

Fightingirish · Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2016 9:51 pm Post subject: