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Whiskey or whisky connoisseurs - advice please.

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Little Miss Happy
Little Miss Happy
Jul 2023
6:49am, 23 Jul 2023
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Thanks all. As it's for part of his retirement gift I was looking for something a bit more 'special' than the Glenmorangie/Glenfiddich (which he did mention when we were talking generally about favoured tipples) so some great suggestions.
Hertford Tiger
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Old Pulteney is my favourite malt. Described as dry smooth redolent of honey and cream. Although mrs HT says it tastes of whiskey
Angus Clydesdale
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Personal opinion: if it's to be a special gift then a 15-year old whisky is usually markedly better than a 12. Also usually, the older the better, but it can get expensive...

As others have already said, Speyside/East Highlands are probably the right type of taste for him.
Little Miss Happy
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I've passed your suggestions on folks. Thanks again.
geordiegirl
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My father in law is a whisky fan... he does like the Penderyn as something a bit nice and different.
Curly45
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3:02pm, 24 Jul 2023
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People are quite particular about single malts, but I always liked Royal Salute and top level Chivas. Irish wise Redbreast is good and starts at 12 years I think.

The Whisky Exchange is a good bet for narrowing down choices by flavour.

You can buy most things on Amazon at decent prices.

[not a huge whisky drinker but worked in the booze industry for a while so got to try quite a few different things, I also don't like strong peaty flavours.]

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I know very little about whiskey or whisky. A guy I work with is retiring and appreciates a nice single malt 'sweet rather than peaty' - what would you suggest would be suitable as part of his leaving gift?

Thanks.
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