What whiskey for Burns Supper?

**punk_lawyer** · 28th December 11, 02:44 PM

If economy is the rule then I really like Speyburn for the price. Glenfiddich is always a good choice and acceptable by most levels of drinkers. I really like Springbank and Talisker if you start moving to a little more specialized taste.

Have fun!!!

**Woodsheal** · 28th December 11, 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by Livingston

Nice suggestions above but for me, the best price would be on Lismore. Here in Colorado I get it for under $19 for a 750ml bottle. The 21 yo Lismore runs about $90 and is very good also.

I think you're going for the $30.00 and below price range, which includes some good choices. I've tried the Lismore and was unimpressed. Spend a few dollars more and get the Tomatin 12 year old. For around $25.00, it's a very nice single-malt without the "peatiness" that might turn off newcomers to Scotch.

**Joshua** · 28th December 11, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by Woodsheal

I think you're going for the $30.00 and below price range, which includes some good choices. I've tried the Lismore and was unimpressed. Spend a few dollars more and get the Tomatin 12 year old. For around $25.00, it's a very nice single-malt without the "peatiness" that might turn off newcomers to Scotch.

Ahh I knew I forgot one!

Tomatin 12 is great, albeit a bit "hot" compared to some others. I like it, but I tend to put a drop of spring water in it.

I have MJ's 4th Edition "Complete Guide to Scotch Whisky" so whatever you select, I can cross-reference and let you know how well it scored.

**Adrian** · 28th December 11, 03:43 PM

Difficult one... as most malts are very much a personal taste. I would try and pick one that is kinder on the palette and not too smokey or peaty...Glengoyne is a good choice (for those of you who've not tried this one try it....), possibly Glenlivet, Glenfiddich is quite well known....

**LitTrog** · 28th December 11, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by Livingston

Nice suggestions above but for me, the best price would be on Lismore. Here in Colorado I get it for under $19 for a 750ml bottle. The 21 yo Lismore runs about $90 and is very good also.

I remember the Lismore you shared with my friends and me. A very nice, widely appealing malt for an astounding price! Has a good chance of hitting a wide variety of tastes.

**Jack Daw** · 28th December 11, 08:51 PM

Macallan 12 will suit the taste of the ladies as well as the gentlemen. It's smooth and a little sweet from ther sherry cask aging.

**ohiopiper** · 29th December 11, 06:03 AM

Thanks for the replies. I'm writing them down with the short descriptions you've provided and will be making a trip to the local store today or tomorrow. See what they have on the shelf and what they can order by the 28th of January.

Speaking of knowing the tastes of my guests, I have no idea. I simply looked for XMarks members in my area and sent PM invites. A few accepted, so off we go. If you know where Garrettsville, Ohio is and are close enough, drop me a PM and we'll add to the rabble.

**Livingston** · 29th December 11, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by Woodsheal

I think you're going for the $30.00 and below price range, which includes some good choices. I've tried the Lismore and was unimpressed. Spend a few dollars more and get the Tomatin 12 year old. For around $25.00, it's a very nice single-malt without the "peatiness" that might turn off newcomers to Scotch.

I had forgotten the Tomatin. That is also a good value malt. Still like my Lismore for an inexpensive everyday malt or one to share at the games. Most everyone around here seems to like it and come back for more.

**mookien** · 29th December 11, 11:42 AM

Even if, and perhaps especially if, some of your guests are whisky aficionados, they will likely appreciate a good, simple "gravy" for their haggis. Some of these (in the $20 - $30 range) have been mentioned already, but ones that come to my mind include ...

Cairnleigh (an excellent blended malt)
Speyburn 10, or their very good "Bradan Orach"
Lismore
Sheep Dip (a very nice "malty" blend)
Trader Joe's 10 year old single malt
Famous Grouse (a good, sweet blend)
Glenfiddich 12 (a bit peaty for my taste)
Glenlivet 12
Tomatin 12 (also a bit peaty for me)

Good luck and have a great time.

**ohiopiper** · 30th December 11, 01:42 AM

Just picked up a bottle of 10 year old Laphroaig today before I went to work. The off the shelf choces were either stuff that wasn't on the "recommended" list or way above what I was willing to spend on a bottle of scotch. Saw several bottle priced over $100. I figure $40 aught to get me a decent dram out of it.

Should be a new experience for me. I don't drink often anymore, but even when i did and when I do ocassionally now, it's always been familiar ground, traditional american whiskey like Walker or Jack Daniels. Unless you count the stuff I get from my family. We call it "Last Run". as in "Uncle Allen says this is is last run on the still". A bit harsh on the palate, though!