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Best Scotch Whisky 15 Years and Under

post #1 of 80
8/27/07 at 8:50pm
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I've really began to love scotch - but I don't have the money to go sampling all the different malts and hating some of them. I like Glenlivet and Bowmore - but I want to try some other ones.

Any suggestions?
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post #2 of 80
8/27/07 at 8:55pm
For me, Cragganmore Distillery edition. You're looking at $50-60 bucks for a bottle, very nice, smooth, rich Speyside. For something a tad more approachable, you could try a Balvenie 12 y/o double cask. Should be about $45-50 a bottle. A less complex and high drinkable Speyside.
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post #3 of 80
8/27/07 at 9:25pm
I really love Laphroig, both the 15 and the bargain priced 10.
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post #4 of 80
8/27/07 at 10:03pm
I second anything from Cragganmore (the 12 is reasonably priced and easy to find). The Macallan 12 is another obvious choice, really sweet Sherry flavour, impresses a lot of my friends who don't normal drink Whisky. I'd also add Glenmorangie 15, meets your criteria but may be on the high end, price-wise.
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post #5 of 80
8/27/07 at 10:28pm
Another vote for Cragganmore 12..
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post #6 of 80
8/27/07 at 10:31pm
Highland Park and Macallan.
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post #7 of 80
8/27/07 at 11:21pm
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Originally Posted by Piobaire View Post
For me, Cragganmore Distillery edition. You're looking at $50-60 bucks for a bottle, very nice, smooth, rich Speyside. .

Preach, brother. This is seriously, hardcore, good advice right here. Please note that Piobaire is referring to the Green Label Distillery Edition, as opposed to its taupe counterpart. To wit,



Others:

Cragganmore 12: A very complex, highly aromatic nose, Palate of caramel, vanilla, and bananas. (30-40 USD, a bargain)
Dalwhinnie 15: Light, honeyesque, a gentle whisky. (50ish)
Dalwhinnie Distillery Edition: Pure caramel. (65ish)
Macallan 13: The epitome of sherry-finished whiskys, caramelly, peaty, overlaid with a gentle wininess.
Mortlach 15. Simply not regrettable.

Regards,
Huntsman
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post #8 of 80
8/27/07 at 11:27pm
As an side question, what's the absolute easiest to drink whiskey/scotch out there? I'd like to acquire a taste for it, but I think I need to start gradually as I don't really drink liquor. A recommended drinking method (ice? a little water? what kind of glass?) would be appreciated as well.
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post #9 of 80
8/27/07 at 11:34pm
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Originally Posted by Brian278 View Post
As an aside question, what's the absolute easiest to drink whiskey/scotch out there? I'd like to acquire a taste for it, but I think I need to start gradually as I don't really drink liquor. A recommended drinking method (ice? a little water? what kind of glass?) would be appreciated as well.

You will no doubt get much advice, but IMO, the best way to develop a taste for it, if you are looking for the "easiest" way, is to drink manhattans. Use a good whisky, I prefer a Canadian whisky like Tangle Ridge or a CC Sherry Cask aged and I prefer Stock vermouth. Have it on the rocks so you get some dilution and work your way up to shaken and poured. From there, try one of the lighter tasting Scotches above with lots of rocks.
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post #10 of 80
8/28/07 at 12:15am
Find a well stocked bar, and work through some of the suggestions here; it won't take long for you to develop a preference. I tend to prefer the peatier offerings (though i started on the Speyside malts, Glenlivet, Glenfiddich etc)... Laphroaig 10 is my absolute favourite; if you find it a little too peaty/medicinal then try Lagavulin, which is more refined. Also try Talisker and Oban. I hate talking about scotch, it's only 1:10 and i feel like pouring a glass.
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post #11 of 80
8/28/07 at 6:53am
Do you want to try whiskies that are similar to the two you've tried or different? I'm not overly fond of Bowmore myself, but if you like Glenlivet you might try Oban, Highland Park, or Glendullan 12 for whiskies that are similar but different enough to be interesting.
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post #12 of 80
8/28/07 at 10:24am
Balvenie.

koji
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post #13 of 80
8/28/07 at 10:24am
Another vote for the Cragganmore. Dalwhinnie is also outstanding.
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post #14 of 80
8/28/07 at 10:35am
Glenmorangie 10 yo.
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post #15 of 80
8/28/07 at 11:10am
Ardbeg, Lagavulin, Laphroaig Cask Strength.
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