Whisky Recommendation Please

[LadyCG]

Ideally something I can just order on Amazon...

I am looking to spend somewhere between £50 and £125 (I could go a little higher for something exceptional)

I've seen a nice looking and sounding whisky called "The Nikka" ... has anyone tried it?

Or do I play is safe and just get him a Blue Label?

He likes smooth, he doesn't like smokiness. I bought him an Amrut once and he really didn't like it.

Recommendations would be must appreciated. Thank you.

[ummmm]

We always buy Jamesons which is well below your budget.

[LadyCG]

He likes his Jameson's. I've got him a bottle of that from the little one.

Sometimes they do premium or limited / special editions.

[ToraToraTora]

you want a Malt or jamesons, Blue label is a blend. Any of these would be good:
https://thewhiskeywash.com/lifestyle/five-scotches-people-dont-like-peat/

[gingejbee]

I'm not a whisky drinker, but Nikka Whisky From The Barrel was highly recommended in last week's Waitrose 12-page whisky supplement.
However, it does say it has a "subtle smoky taste"...!

[Sqad]

£50.....doesn't like smoky (neither do I), smooth but not sweet......

Amazon.com User Recommendation

I drink this...?....but you pose a difficult question.

[ToraToraTora]

they are mostly £40-90 but this one is over £100, but should be excellent:
Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation

[ToraToraTora]

For real class you want this:
Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation

[brainiac]

It has to be The Macallan. A range shown here:

https://www.themacallan.com/en/shop

[mushroom25]

or try Welsh.....

https://www.penderynstore.com/

(but not the hand sanitiser...... :-) )

[LadyCG]

Thanks for all the recommendations:

I've just seen this one (maybe for our 10th anniversary:

Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation

[Sqad]

Can't argue with that LC.......I should have married you lol.

[LadyCG]

I think I'll go with Tora's English offering firstly - OH will appreciate that - but I may also select something from Brainiac's Macallan range.

He's still got his main present too.

[Old_Geezer]

That was a little higher for something exceptional.
Johnny Walker though ?

[Ellipsis]

FWIW next time, Nikka is lovely. Makes a good gift for someone who enjoys their whisky.