Whisky reccomendation...

[Andrew Breecher]

My favourite "mid-range" whisky is McClelland's Sherry Finish Highland single malt whisky. Great flavour, for $30.

Andrew.

[Freelander Sporrano]

You don't say if you want Blend or Single malt . Also I have no Idea what they cost over there.

Still if it's your birthday try Ardbeg 10 yo or Lagavulin 16yo.(Or in fact any of the 6 classic malt range) Glenmorangie is a good start if you don't like a smokey whisky

For a blend you can't go wrong with Famous Grouse

[Graham]

Good Blend - Teachers, won't break the bank and nice tasting with a hint of that lovely peaty, smoky flavour.
Mid range single malt- Glenlivet
Really good Islay Malt - Ardbeg 10 year

so many whiskies, so little time (sigh)

[Tiran]

Well, you didnt say what kind of whiskey you want. Scotch, rye (or as you yanks call it, Canadian whiskey) or bourbon.
I don't know bourbon, and the scotch has been well covered (although I would put in a plug for the Balvenie Double Wood, finished in sherry casks) so I will meantion a few Ryes.

Best Ive been able to afford and no very expensive at all is Tangleridge. Alberta Springs is also nice. My "I know there is cheaper but this is as low as I am going" brands are Canadian Club (CC) and Royal Reserve. If I find a bar serving either as the well brand I know I will be happy. Crown Royal is "nice but not really special occasions" brand.

There are more expensive ones out there, but I am not a heavy drinker and never felt the need to spend more.

[GMan]

I really like all those that have been suggested, as they all are great for the sipping!

But I will say that Arbeg and Glenlivet are my personal favorites.

[Owl of Oban]

Well all of these are good suggestions, can't disagree with any of 'em!

A quick note, however, the Islay single malts will likely be a bit on the medicinal side if you haven't developed a taste for them. I have a bottle of the Bowmore 12 yr that I pull out on cold and rainy nichts by the fire.
For pure sipping pleasure, it doesn't get any better for me than the Oban 14yr....although it's pricey at around $50.

For something more moderately priced, if you go with a MacAllen, you won't be disappointed.

And, if you don't already have a set, get yerself some whisky glasses.

www.whiskyglass.com

They really do make a difference.

Cheers!

[Freelander Sporrano]

If you want a non typical Islay malt try Bruichladdich. It's the most untypical of the Isay malts and well worth the effort. Its a real individual.

As for glasses don't go for a tumbler buy a good nosing glass like the one on the site above . And what ever you do don't put ice in your whisky/ey

If it's Irish Whiskey try Bushmills black label....or .......oh! stop me please

[Colin]

Well, rye (or as you yanks call it, Canadian whiskey) or

Ah rye and 7-up....how I miss those Manitoba martinis.

[jfellrath]

These whisky threads got me remembering that I was trying to find an American distributor of Bunnahabhain over here. My wife (who is a big single-malt fan) tried some when we were at the Babbity Bowster in Glasgow last year (dang...time flies) and loved it.

I'd like to try to get her some but have no clue where to look.

[Sherry]

The Dalmore Cigar Malt. And don't forget the chocolate. 8)


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