alexf Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Can anyone recommend a nice smooth scotch for myself as a treat for my birthday, upto about £30 maximum and where to get it from. Had a drop of some over a year ago while in Kelso but can't remember the name of it, quite peaty I recall. Smoother the better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imissalot Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Can anyone recommend a nice smooth scotch for myself as a treat for my birthday, upto about £30 maximum and where to get it from. Had a drop of some over a year ago while in Kelso but can't remember the name of it, quite peaty I recall. Smoother the better my l8 dad use to like that fire water ive never been able to stomach it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holly Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 the singleton available at morrisons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodit Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 HAve a look at http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/ it might give you some ideas Sodit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest1957 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Laphroaig Quarter Cask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smcgreg1 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Laphroaig Quarter Cask If you like a peaty taste then this is a very nice scotch indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Jura is easy drinking. Was on offer at the Co-op at Christmas for £20/bottle when Tesco wanted £30! Onto my last bottle now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Jura laphroiag etc are very peaty luverly if you are into peaty malts if you just want smooth for £30 at tesco you can't beat balvenie double wood KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Jura is easy drinking. Was on offer at the Co-op at Christmas for £20/bottle when Tesco wanted £30! Onto my last bottle now :good: :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerdeor Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 The Glenlivet 12 year old good 18 y/o exceptional kind of oak/mild coffee real easy goes down better than a £50 whore,available in tesco prices often on offer that said I never pay,get it for birthdays and christams atb Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jega Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Like you i prefer a smooth whisky ,i found that the Irish whiskies are a little more mellow .Just my own opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar_uk Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Always been a fan of Talisker myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge911 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Like you i prefer a smooth whisky ,i found that the Irish whiskies are a little more mellow .Just my own opinion. i agree i cant stand the smell of scotch after getting WELL AND TRUELY BLADDERED on a bottle of bells when i was about 17yo and being i,ll for 3 days . but a while back i was in ireland a place called tuam and had a few well quite a few tots of a one called believe it or not PADDYS found that more than drinkable still cant stand the smell/taste of bells grouse etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berties Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Monkey Shoulder,its a triple malt scotch its this years in drink,I enjoyed it straight and long in a cocktail with apple juice and drambuie and mint leaves called show me the monkey, but it is a serious player in the scotch market ,google it for suppliers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Tesco value scotch whisky. Had to try it, half the price of a half decent blended. Uncomplicated, unsophisticated, smooth, pleasant after taste. After they've been in a hippy for a few hours they all taste the same. I've decanted it into higher end bottles and passed it round after dinner and I **** myself as everybody waxes lyrical about the attributes of a nice Glenfiddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 My personal favourite which I will recommend highly is Dalwhinnie, light yet full flavoured. Talisker is strong, peaty and a real headache in the morning. Just started a bottle of Glayva which is very good. SAainsbury's or Tesco are the cheapest but pay a bit more and go local - we can all do with a little more on the high street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Johnny walker blue label, might get a tot or two for £30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR1960 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Well i realise it's not 'scotch', and trust me i've had a few single malts :blink: , but for the money i don't think you'll do better than Bushmills 10 year if you want a smooth peaty single malt. If you're feeling flush try the 21 year malt, finished in madeira barrels it's superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 (edited) For smooth although not scotch but a fine single Malt try http://www.welsh-whisky.co.uk/whisky-range.aspx about £30 and tescos or online should sell it http://www.nickollsandperks.co.uk/details.asp?prodid=711243NVBND&cat=100&path= I think i may just have a drop! Edited August 2, 2011 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amexian Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 For everyday drinking J&B. To treat yourself The Macallan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajb403 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 If you can find them on offer then Laphroaig or Lagavulin fit the bill nicely. Cheers Ashley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 (edited) I think i may just have a drop! Golden Nectar! not to peaty, warming and smooth shame I'm near the end of the bottle! Edited August 2, 2011 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Can't beat a Scotch EGG :lol: Talisker is nice and so was the Jura I got for crimbob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted August 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Thanks for the input everyone if only I could buy a selection pack of all your suggestions think I will definitely try berties suggestion of Monkey Shoulder just for the name! Going to look on various websites over the next couple of day and make a purchase will report back after tasting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_commoner Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Jura laphroiag etc are very peaty luverly if you are into peaty malts if you just want smooth for £30 at tesco you can't beat balvenie double wood KW another vote for double wood here, not as 'peaty' as some already mentioned but very smooth and easy to drink - its a favourite in my house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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