There have been many threads about Scotch whiskey lately. In all of them, I don't recall reading about a brand my wife just got me for Chanukah...Bunnahabhain. It is from a 125 year old distillery in the Islay region. Previously, my choice was Balvenie as an everyday type of go-to, even as a 12 year. Well, the Bunnahabhain 12 year was outstanding. It was the smoothest 12 year I have every tasted, with a nice, subtle burn. It is a little pricier than Balvenie at about $70 a bottle, but much cheaper than higher end bottles.
May pick up a bottle for the holidays since its on the cheaper side but definitely doesn't taste cheap.
Good call. Was going to get the 15 for my stepfather but I think i read the same thing somewhere before. Would love to try the 18 one day, heard its fantastic.
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Yes indeed!!!!
I've read the Japanese are making Scotch better than the Scots, which seems sightly unnatural and even a little disturbing, but good scotch is good scotch.
I enjoy Hakushu and Yamazaki. Beware Hibiki ...
that makes more sense and is less troublesome for me.
JonC, the 25 gets some of the best review on this site. Ever.
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How much did it run ya?
Lyle, check Astor Wines website. doh.
I've read the Japanese are making Scotch better than the Scots, which seems sightly unnatural and even a little disturbing, but good scotch is good scotch.
I've had the Yamazaki, 12 year old, and it's great. Definitely compares favorably with the $50-$70 single malt scotches.
Astor Wines in NYC has 10-15 of them.
Anyone try Auchentoshan?
The last Scotch I had was Chivas Regal 18, and that was because they were doing samples at the liquor store. Damn that was good. Had a bit of a fruity flavor, not overly sweet, quite a refreshing taste.
Anyone try Auchentoshan?
Jon...
the 12 year old auchentoshan is a spectacular value IMO and the 18 year old is probably my favorite Scotch at the moment. If only Costco would carry it! Cheers
Not sure why.
Manh, I feel like whenever people talk about Blue, there is more reverence for it's price than for its taste. Never really hear anyone talk about how good Blue is, just the price so it must be good. You are the closest I've gotten to a review of Blue other than ralfy on youtube.
Astor Wine and Spirits gives good reviews to the Glenmorangie at $35, the AnCnoc 12 year at $40, and the Old Pultney 12 year at $42. Those are probably 3 of the very best low-priced single malts. Their review of the AnCnoc:
And here is the Old Pultney:
I saw that too and got one...But today we bought the Balvenie 15 Yo single cask. First time trying this one, I usually grab the Doublewood.
The ice ball seems to break pretty quickly
Very solid, probably around $60 a bottle - a little fruitier on the finish than I like, but should work for you:)
Thanks. I'll crack it open next week...