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Lyleman222
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 05, 2021 1:40 pm    Post subject: smoke/peat whisky recommendations for novice drammers 🥃 Reply with quote

Hi all

Looking for a recommendation for a novice Smokey/peated whisky , I've been told ardbeg wee beastie or smokehead are good starting points for a sub £35 bottle, any thoughts? Thanks
Al


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PostPosted: Fri Mar 05, 2021 2:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

There are plenty to choose from, I would say if you want to try Ardbeg start with the Ardbeg 10 others to look at are Laphroaig 10, Caol Ila 12 Kilchoman Machir Bay. Most can be found on offer online on & off https://www.scotchmaltwhisky.co.uk/shops.htm
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 05, 2021 2:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bookie wrote:
There are plenty to choose from, I would say if you want to try Ardbeg start with the Ardbeg 10 others to look at are Laphroaig 10, Caol Ila 12 Kilchoman Machir Bay. Most can be found on offer online on & off https://www.scotchmaltwhisky.co.uk/shops.htm


Thanks for the ideas
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 05, 2021 2:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

This is a cracking dram. Great price too and if bought through the advert on the left of the forum, the forum gets a wee benefit Smile

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PostPosted: Fri Mar 05, 2021 3:34 pm    Post subject: Re: Novice smoke/peat recommendations please Reply with quote

Lyleman222 wrote:
Hi all

Looking for a recommendation for a novice Smokey/peated whisky , I've been told ardbeg wee beastie or smokehead are good starting points for a sub £35 bottle, any thoughts? Thanks
Al
Good god, who told you to start with those two? That's basially telling you to dive straight into the deep end from the full size olympic platform! Very Happy

Talisker Skye or Bowmore 12 (currently £25 and £27 on amazon) are better starter peat whiskies as they're less strong so a good stepping stone.

Caol Ila 12yr for something a little stronger, usually around £36-£38.

Kilchoman Machir Bay for something very sweet and full on peat.

Ardbeg 10 or Laphroaig 10 or Lagavulin 15 if you want to go full strength peat monster immediately.
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 05, 2021 4:20 pm    Post subject: Re: Novice smoke/peat recommendations please Reply with quote

BigShing wrote:
Lyleman222 wrote:
Hi all

Looking for a recommendation for a novice Smokey/peated whisky , I've been told ardbeg wee beastie or smokehead are good starting points for a sub £35 bottle, any thoughts? Thanks
Al
Good god, who told you to start with those two? That's basially telling you to dive straight into the deep end from the full size olympic platform! Very Happy

Talisker Skye or Bowmore 12 (currently £25 and £27 on amazon) are better starter peat whiskies as they're less strong so a good stepping stone.

Caol Ila 12yr for something a little stronger, usually around £36-£38.

Kilchoman Machir Bay for something very sweet and full on peat.

Ardbeg 10 or Laphroaig 10 or Lagavulin 15 if you want to go full strength peat monster immediately.


Lagavulin 16 I think you mean? 😆
My absolute favourite. The whisky that got me hooked when I was 18 up in Scotland.
Talisker 10 is a belter.
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 05, 2021 4:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hit the wrong key there! Very Happy
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 05, 2021 7:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 05, 2021 9:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

BigShing wrote:
Hit the wrong key there! Very Happy


Thought there might be one I don’t know about! Turns out you must have been drinking & typing! 🤪
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 06, 2021 1:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

More like crap at typing in general, drinking and typing might help me! Very Happy
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 06, 2021 5:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

ok I'm whittling Doon now it's between Laphroaig 10 and talisker 10 , talisker 10 is a shade over £36 on Amazon at present I'm taking that's pretty good outside Xmas and father's Day?
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 06, 2021 5:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Both talisker 10 and lap 10 do come down to £30 and £28 so if it’s me I’d wait but it does depend on when you want it so your call ,
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 06, 2021 5:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

How often do prices cycle on Amazon?
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 06, 2021 5:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Go for the Talisker 10. Laphroaig is good but full on. You just gotta be patient and wait although I noticed it on htfw whisky eBay store for £33 with free postage which
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 06, 2021 6:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That's not a bad price I've never used them , any feedback?
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