Best Single malt......

[jd_1984]

For around £25-£30. The relative in question likes fine whiskey, but it is a regular birthday not a special one so not going OTT. Anything other than Glenfiddich/GlenMorangie, something a bit different perhaps?

[follyfancier]

try Bushmills

[jd_1984]

Not a massive fan of whiskey. I am partial to Jack Daniels and Diet Coke, if I am out.
Bushmills - will have a look.

[jd_1984]

My uncle is a scottish single malt fan. JD is a bourbon is it not? Whatever it is I put it away like its going out of fashion when I am out!
I buy him Glenfiddich every year, just wondered if anything a bit different in the same price range?

[ChuckFickens]

Sorry, but if they like fine Whiskey (or whisky, whiskey is irish?) then do not buy them JD, they will be insulted!!

as I assume you meant whisky (Scotch) then how about getting them a bottle of Irish whiskey? something like bushmills to give them the chance to try something different.

[woofgang]

the macallan is generally enjoyed.

[jd_1984]

Chuck - I wouldnt get him Jack D, but thats 2 shouts for Bushmills

[woofgang]

sorry i think its a blend though

[scotman]

Highland Park 12yr old is good

[scotman]

here is a review of it

[joggerjayne]

Okay, I haven't actually tasted these, but I have it on good authority that ...

If you want a powerful, "peaty" flavoured malt ... Laphroaig or Talisker

If you want a rich, mellow malt ... Macallan or Aberlour

If you want a light, fragrant malt ... Glankinchie or Bruichladdich or Dalwhinnie

Tah daah.

I thank you.

[scotman]

Here it is this tiem

http://www.whiskymag....nd_park/whisky83.html

[joggerjayne]

Sorry, that's ... "Glenkinchie" apparently.

[ChuckFickens]

conemara is also a nice Irish single malt. and agree with scotman with highland park as another good suggestion.

[jd_1984]

My mistake - not a Bourbon (as per wiki explanation)

"Jack Daniel's is a brand of whiskey that is among the world's best-selling liquors and is known for its square bottles and black label. Despite many misconceptions by consumers and even in the marketplace, it is not marketed as a bourbon according to the official Jack Daniels web site. The lack of any reference to Bourbon on the label also negates any relationship to Bourbon."

[jd_1984]

JJ, how very informative!

[joggerjayne]

One tries to be of assistance, Mr jd.

=0)

[tiggerblue10]

Why don't you just go for the usual Teachers or Bells?