single malt of choice, < $100 ??

[expatCanuck]

Greetings -

Would like to hear what folks like in a single malt under $100.
My preference is a moderate drink, not too peaty.

Lately, the Oban 14 is my bottle of choice for an 'event'.

Cheers,

[boboakalfb]

Greetings -

Would like to hear what folks like in a single malt under $100.
My preference is a moderate drink, not too peaty.

Lately, the Oban 14 is my bottle of choice for an 'event'.

Cheers,


Hmmm, not too peaty...

Bruichladdich 1989 Full Strength and Highland Park 18 both come to mind. :001_tt1:

[TimmyBoston]

You've got lots of options in this price range.

First: Try to find a good liquor store/wine shop where you can sample some different things.

Off the top of my head, Bruichladdich, Glenmorangie and Highland Park all have some great offerings below $100.

[TPeroda85]

Glenlivet 15 year is great ... also Dalwhinnie is a great scotch.

[Parataxis]

Hmmm, not too peaty...

Bruichladdich 1989 Full Strength and Highland Park 18 both come to mind. :001_tt1:

+1 on both of those (although the HP 18 is above 100 here, I think). I'd also add the Caol Ila 15 to that list.

[Bertilak]

I'd also add the Caol Ila 15 to that list.

One of my favorites, but it is a "peaty" whisky, which tho OP specifically did not want.

In any case, it is damn fine whisky and might change the OP's mind!

[Parataxis]

One of my favorites, but it is a "peaty" whisky, which tho OP specifically did not want.

In any case, it is damn fine whisky and might change the OP's mind!

See, I read `not too peaty' to imply that he wanted something peaty, but not in the 'phroaig/Laga/Ardbeg sort of range. But yeah, there's definite peat in it.

Either way, a beautiful dram, and not too pricey.

[Bertilak]

See, I read `not too peaty' to imply that he wanted something peaty, but not in the 'phroaig/Laga/Ardbeg sort of range. But yeah, there's definite peat in it.

Either way, a beautiful dram, and not too pricey.

It's the Goldilocks whisky -- just peaty enough!

[Torcams]

Highland Park 18 - 'nuff said.

[BigRich]

My current favorite sub $100 bottle would have to be the Macallan 15 Year Fine Oak.

[FLTiger]

The Glenlivet 18, but I am by no means a connoisseur.

[tarheel1]

There are a few that I enjoy. Glenrothes has some nice selections, Cragganmore, Glenmorangie, highland Park, Macallan, Oban, and Talisker all have good selections. Glenrothes is probably my favorite.

[Crazy Dave]

If you don't want a lot of peat, Macallan is very good. I am quite fond of the cask strength Sherry Oak 10 year old. It is not very expensive too.

Dave

[Confuzius]

Glenmorangie Port Wood finished (Quinta Ruban) is a nice albeit not quite traditional scotch.

I fear that the contents of my bank account will drop along with the temperature, due to my preference for drinking scotch in the fall.

[Noebie]

it's rye, not scotch - but my favorite whiskey of all time

they make a 19th century and an 18th century version

i also love the oban - and once in awhile, talisker

[Tzar]

Can't go wrong with a Glenlivet 18 years. Glenlivet is my favorite moderate, smooth singlemalt of choice.

I'm just drinking one now, with that nice Glenlivet blue sticker bottle in front of me :biggrin:

[djmike523]

How about a good lowland; say, a Rosebank -Cask, Connoisseurs Choice or Flora & Fauna- before they're gone for good. You can probably pick one up for sub $70 delivered, unless you're lucky enough to have a stock locally. Many have said it's perhaps the most approachable and refreshing of the available lowlands drams, sub $700.

[180gVinyl]

There are numerous malts, with little or no peat influence in this price range:

The cask strength Macallan that was previously mentioned is the bargain of the Macallan range.

Scapa 14 is a honeyed delight

Glenlivet 15 French Oak Reserve and 16 Nadurra are the choice in that range,

Glenmorangie Nectar D'Or is a unique luscious classic

Cragganmore 12 is very multi faceted for a "mainstream" Speyside whisky

Isle of Arran 10 is mellow for its years

Aberlour 10 is always a bargain

Glenfiddich 12 couldn't offend anyone

Cadhu 12 is a "light" classic as is Knockando

[Mazeman]

Highland Park 18 yo is your best bet. (It's 99.99 here in NH)

If that's too much, than try the 15 yo. HP is the best balanced single malt out there.



ETA: I see I was beaten to it by Torcams.

[Parataxis]

^^^

I havn't seen any Cardhu around for years. Where are you finding it?

[thebikingengineer]

I know you said, no peat...but I gotta shoe some love to Laphroaig. So tasty.

[180gVinyl]

^^^

I havn't seen any Cardhu around for years. Where are you finding it?

In the UK and in Spain

[dbconlin]

Can't go wrong with Macallan 12 yr.

I like Talisker too but maybe too peaty for you. (For reference, Laphraoig used to be my favorite.)

[Greyfox]

Highland Park 18 - 'nuff said.

Amen brother!:biggrin:

[johnniegold]

Highland Park 18


Highland Park


Highland Park 18 - 'nuff said.


highland Park


Highland Park 18 yo is your best bet. HP is the best balanced single malt out there.


Amen brother!:biggrin:


Are you seeing a pattern here? :biggrin:


+ alot on the Highland Park 18 :yesnod:


Also, the Springbank 15 isn't bad too. :wink:

[Macion grey]

There are a few that I enjoy. Glenrothes has some nice selections, Cragganmore, Glenmorangie, highland Park, Macallan, Oban, and Talisker all have good selections. Glenrothes is probably my favorite.

Oh man! I love their vintage release range. Shame such a well kept secret has been unleashed though. Love the '92.

[KenR]

I would have said Talisker but there is a bit of peat in it to go with the brine.

How about Oban?

[RUNYYFan]

Oban 14 and Dalwhinnie 15 have been mine recently.

[strat1117]

Many good choices here. Although I personally prefer Lagavulin and Laphraoig, they are smokey and peaty and, thus, do not meet your criteria, so I will add Glenrothes to the list. My bottle, which I received as a gift, is a 1992 "vintage", and not particularly peaty at all.

Enjoy!

[Miles]

I like the Glenmorangie Port Wood Finish. Mmm, bonus port...

[WittyAg]

You should take a look at the Glenrothes 18 year from 1991. It has a distinct butterscotch taste (no joke). Its a helluva good scotch at right about $75 for a 1/5.

[Rudy Vey]

I like the peaty stuff, so my list would be:
Lagavulin
Talisker
Laphraoig
Highland Park

[raisindot]

I've only recently gotten into single malt, and went through a number of brands trying to convince myself that I actually liked it. Until a friend introduced me to:

The Balvene Doublewood. 12-year, single malt Heaven. About $45 a bottle.


Jeff in Boston

[Brodirt]

Ive been out of this thread because its such a subjective thing. However, I agree with all those who like Highland Park 18, I think its dollar for dollar the best single malt available, but its not under $100 anywhere I have looked or purchased it.

I have been enjoying The Singleton 12 yo and at $45 here in NYC its a great inexpensive Speyside. Honestly, I have considered buying a case to get the price under $40 and keeping it as my only scotch in the house...its good enough to satisfy all tastes in my opinion.

[valcars]

I'd get two and half bottles of the Highland Park 12 year old. :-) The 18 year old is good, but I think I almost like the 12 year old better - in my opinion probably the best bang for the buck single malt-wise.

[Ru4scuba?]

To each his own! I'd spend my $ on a bottle of Talisker...great peat and depth.

But hey, Highland Park is an amazing one too...just not smokey enough for me :)

[Not A Nice Person]

Aberlour a'bunadh. Cask strength, sherry monster, absolutely incredible. About $68.

NANP™

[MrMoJoe]

I've only recently gotten into single malt, and went through a number of brands trying to convince myself that I actually liked it. Until a friend introduced me to:

The Balvene Doublewood. 12-year, single malt Heaven. About $45 a bottle.


Jeff in Boston

+1

Don't decide without at least giving this a try.

[Ru4scuba?]

Balvenie DW is one of the best "go-to" Scotches I've ever had!

[jazzman]

Here's another vote for The Balvenie Double Wood. My Scotch shelf is never without a bottle.

[ratcheer]

Greetings -

Would like to hear what folks like in a single malt under $100.
My preference is a moderate drink, not too peaty.



Easy answer, for me, is The Balvenie 15-year old single barrel. It is my favorite of all scotches I have ever tasted.

Tim