Whisky Forum - Recommend a single malt under Â£300

hhc · New Member Joined: 24 Jan 2021 Posts: 3

Looking to treat myself with a special bottle. I enjoy a variety of whisky - peated/non-peated single malt scotch, Japanese and Tasmanian. Looking for something interesting that I haven't tried before (familiar with most of the big names eg. Springbank, Deanston, Laphraoig, etc.) - ideally a distillery bottling but would be open to giving an unusual indie bottle a go as well (familiar with Carn Mor, Laing, Signatory).

Other than that, very open to any ideas - whatever you personally enjoy and would buy at that price point! Ideally cask strength, non-chill filtered and no colouring added

Thanks!

Kava · Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2021 2:07 pm Post subject:

Have you tried the Benriach 25 year old Authenticus, outstanding IMO only 46% but don't let that put you off and it is currently on offer https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/17176/benriach-25-year-old-authenticus-peated-malt

Whisky Rogue · Master Of Malts Joined: 16 Mar 2017 Posts: 672

I thought that the Inchgower 27 year old from Diageo's Special Releases 2018 was superb https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/43555/inchgower-27-year-old-special-releases-2018

Keith · Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2021 9:25 pm Post subject:

Do you like Glengoyne, the Glengoyne 25 is very good.

TheWM · Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2021 10:03 am Post subject:

Bookie · Master Of Malts Joined: 15 Sep 2008 Posts: 941

I would agree with Keith the Glengoyne 25 is very special, certainly superior to the 21. It is quite a jump in price but if money is no object it is as I said something special.

webdunk · Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2021 2:03 pm Post subject:

I thoroughly enjoyed this Tamdhu - Team Cask - it can be had at auction for at or under your budget although prices are creeping up.

A lovely big sherried drop.
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Fightingirish · Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2021 2:49 pm Post subject:

For my money, itâ€™s a Bunnahabhain 25 or Bruichladdich Black Art 4.1 if you can find one. If not, the newest 8.1 is fantastic.
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webdunk · Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2021 4:03 pm Post subject:

hhc · New Member Joined: 24 Jan 2021 Posts: 3

Thanks all. Leaning towards a glenfarclas family cask / bunna 25. I typically prefer a more traditional style malty/cereal/nutty profile

Scotchnthings · Double Malt Member Joined: 11 Feb 2019 Posts: 144

Get a couple of the Old glendronach allardice, think the 2019 is about 24y/o or a parliament, which should be turning 26 this year. 26y/o 48Â° at around 120 pounds I think.

Scotchnthings · Double Malt Member Joined: 11 Feb 2019 Posts: 144

Get a couple of the Old glendronach allardice, think the 2019 is about 24y/o or a parliament, which should be turning 26 this year. 26y/o 48Â° at around 120 pounds I think.

Peloquin · Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2021 11:29 am Post subject:

Try an independent bottler.. Lady of the Glen are fantastic, James Eadie do some great stuff and obviously Cadenheads have some exceptional bottles.