Help Me Pick A Bottle Of Scotch For The Missus For Valentines Day


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With Valentines day fast approaching I need to start looking at a bottle of scotch I can get the missus instead of flowers and chocolate.

Problem is, I'm not a scotch fan and the last 2 bottles I knew that she was keen on, I bought for Christmas.

So, what's a good Scotch, I can get in Aus from a Vintage Cellars (we dont have a Dan Murphys up here) for around $150?

Her fav scotches are

Lagavulin 16

Ardbeg 10 year old

Aberfeldy 12 year old

Se likes dark, peaty, smoky scotches

Any help appreciated

Thanks guys

PB

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Aberfeldy is a floral and honey-sweet non peated whisky -

if that profile is an alternative I would recommend

Glengoyne 15 or 17 as well as Glendronach 15,

if you want to go with peat monsters,

as stated above,

Laphroaig Quarter Cask, Ardbeg Uigedail

or Port Charlotte 10, Lagavulin Distiller's Edition, Caol Ila 18...

Cheers, Alex

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Since she seems to like Peaty, how about a Kilchoman (either Machir Bay or Loch Gorm - not sure about the prices in AUS)? Me and all my peat-head friends were blown away by the quality of such young spirit.

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Mate, look online for single malt whisky Australia. There is an awesome online retailer that has absolutely everything, mainstream and obscure. Better prices than any chain too delivered to your door. Last peaty whiskey I got was Connemara cask strength. It's outrageously good!

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Since she seems to like Peaty, how about a Kilchoman (either Machir Bay or Loch Gorm - not sure about the prices in AUS)? Me and all my peat-head friends were blown away by the quality of such young spirit.

Absolutely agree. I was totally caught off guard by how good these releases are - definitely worth a spin.

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Aside the dark part of it (coloration is just a marketing stunt IMO). Any port charlotte from Bruichladdich would hit a nice spot if you want to steer away from smome and stay in the peat.

If not an under rated little known distillery I love and shows lots of ressemblance to Lagavulin IMO is Caol ila.

The quater cask of Laphoaig has a medecinal side that some will like others wont. The 10 yrs is a sure bet.

And last but not leat there is always Talisker that has a very balanced product and is liked by almost (okay evryone) I know.

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As mentioned, if she likes Lagavulin 16, Ardbeg Uigedail or Corryvekken are very similar in character and both GREAT pours. Additionally, I am really digging Talisker Distiller's Edition and it isn't too far off of that character. Oban Distiller's Edition would also be a great choice.

There is something incredibly sexy about a woman who likes good whisky.

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