Scotch

[Mule3006Elk]

Highly suggest you avoid the Oban at all costs. Kinda like looking through swaro glass if you know what I mean. All others will be rated against it, if not suck.

I'm very interested. I found a chart and Oban 14 is almost right in the middle between smoky and delicate & light and rich. Copy the Swaro metaphor.

 

[Mule3006Elk]

I ain't a Scotch guy, but as an Irish snob, I really like Redbreast. The 12y is ~$60

I do enjoy Jameson Black Barrel on the Irish side.

 

[207-12A]

Laphroaig 10, Balvenie Caribbean Cask for non Scotch drinking guests, Macallan 12 is my off speed

 

[AK Troutbum]

I ain't a Scotch guy, but as an Irish snob, I really like Redbreast. The 12y is ~$60.

My wife picked up a bottle of 12yo Redbreast a couple months ago and we really enjoyed it.


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[Scooter90254]

Oban 14 is very good!

Glenmorangie has a 14 year Quinta Ruben that is my absolute favorite.

I’m not a snob. I like a good bourbon as well.

 

[DEGdog]

Another vote for Oban 14. Also Scapa. Lagavulin 16 if your feeling a little peaty. Also Caol Ila 12

 

[Mule3006Elk]

Oban 14 is very good!

Glenmorangie has a 14 year Quinta Ruben that is my absolute favorite.

I’m not a snob. I like a good bourbon as well.

Very nice!

 

[RAM190Hog]

Try that Highland Park 18. Really nicely balanced...but not cheap at around $135 a bottle.

 

[Dust Rider]

Glenlivet 18 for special times = funerals and weddings.
Chivas gets a strong nod and have really started enjoying Macallan 12.
Also keep Bulliet and Makers Mark around. Crown Royal in the freezer makes for a smooth shot.

 

[Mule3006Elk]

Try that Highland Park 18. Really nicely balanced...but not cheap at around $135 a bottle.

I have HP 12 but never tried HP 18.

 

[Mule3006Elk]

Glenlivet 18 for special times = funerals and weddings.
Chivas gets a strong nod and have really started enjoying Macallan 12.
Also keep Bulliet and Makers Mark around. Crown Royal in the freezer makes for a smooth shot.

Glenlivet 18 is good. I have some but don't sip it much.

 

[Dust Rider]

Scotch can get expensive quick and gone so fast.

 

[505Wapiti]

Oban 14.... My local Costco usually has a good supply a few times a year and I stock up for around $49 a bottle. I like many different ones but Oban 14 should be a staple for any Scotch drinker.

 

[Runningwater]

I'm an Oban 14 fan.

Fact check. I know I like Oban 14....but it's actually Oban 18 that is currently in my cabinet. It's VERY good. Sipping it now.

 

[Marbles]

I love peat. Lagavulin 16 and Talisker 18 are two of my favorites. It is a tast that grows on you. But, as you don't like it...

You should try Oban 14 and Dalwhinnie 15.

Glenlivet 12 is a good mainstay for a decent price.

P.S. No one is a scotch snob unless they drink it neat at room to body temp. Drinking it any other way is an abomination. A drop or two of water is allowed, more if it is cask strength (about 120-150 proof).

 

[DOESLAYER]

I've had some nice scotch, for celebrations Johnny walker blue, Chivas 18.

But to get trashed i like the smokiness of Dewars

 

[X-file]

I am surprised that there is no mention of Aberlour 12 and 16. Personally I prefer Balvenie 12 but the Aberlours are close. Also a touch more budget friendly.
If I am just looking to get the job done, I have a bottle of monkey shoulder


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[kwackkillncrew]

My favorite right now is the glenfiddich ipa cask.

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[idig4au]

My favorite right now is the glenfiddich ipa cask.

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indeed, also one of my favorites at the moment

 

[Sevens]

I would normally suggest Talisker 10, but sounds like you don’t like peat. Talisker is not overly peated though, makes for a good entry point to the Islay scotches

Avoiding peat, Glen Grant 12 (not Grants) is good as is the Aberlour 12, previously mentioned, or Aberlour A’bunahd. The Singleton of Glendullen is a good cheap “daily” single malt. If you’re open to blends, I enjoy the ones from Mossburn, they have both an Islay (peated) and a Speyside (no peat). Monkey Shoulder is a decent cheap blend too.

if you have not looked at the Distiller app/website, can be helpful for finding scotch that suits your palette. Nothing worse than coming home to find you unknowingly bought a peat monster when you don’t like peat.