Single Malt help

[Alan H]

The MacCallum 18 is wonderful, but it's $150 a bottle....bit pricey for the budget

I've gotten hooked on Aberlour 10, which BevMo has right now for $33 a bottle. The 12-year is almost 50 bucks , and I don't taste any difference. On the other hand, I'm not a sphisticated taster,so...

My vote for the budget single-malt that a wide varitey of peole will like is the Aberlour. A close second is the Dalmore 10-year,at about the same price

[David White]

Thanks for all the advice and help guys. As I stated I've really not had
alot of single malt. Now I just have to make up my mind with the fruity flavors. I like fruit. I like a fine Merlot, hence I should like a fruity single malt!

[Rampant Lion]

I just recently started(this past summer) drinking scotch and my first try was with a 12yo Glenfiddich, I developed a taste for it, but the peatiness just didn't do it for me. So when I finally finish the bottle a couple days ago(I don't drink often) I decided to try the 15yo because it didn't mention peatiness being part of the flavour. The 15yo is great. I'm really enjoying it; and thought that it might be a good scotch for someone to start with that doesn't want the hint of peat.

[Cawdorian]

I picked up a bottle of the Highland Park 12 yr old last night, it is priced right and is very enjoyable.