single malt of choice, < $100 ??

**expatCanuck** · 09-10-2009, 10:36 AM

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** · 09-10-2009, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by 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,

Hmmm, not too peaty...

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

**TimmyBoston** · 09-10-2009, 01:36 PM

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** · 09-10-2009, 01:42 PM

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

**Parataxis** · 09-10-2009, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by boboakalfb

Hmmm, not too peaty...

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

+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** · 09-10-2009, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by Parataxis

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** · 09-10-2009, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by Robert Paulsen

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** · 09-10-2009, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by Parataxis

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!

**valcars** · 11-11-2009, 06:52 PM

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?** · 11-11-2009, 06:59 PM

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 :)