[Broncho]

It’s my brothers big 40 in January and he’s a bit of a whiskey connoisseur, or he thinks he is

Even though I’m an alcoholic I know very little about whiskey unless it’s mixed with coke

Anyway I’m thinking of getting him a nice collectible whiskey to the tune of circa £200 - £250 ish, any ideas where to start, I’ve been on the whiskey exchange before to value one for my mother in law but that’s about it!

[isleaiw1]

My cousin's hubby is into it, let me ask a question.... are you looking for a good drinker for that price or a good investment, may be very different!

[Broncho]

Originally Posted by isleaiw1

My cousin's hubby is into it, let me ask a question.... are you looking for a good drinker for that price or a good investment, may be very different!

Good question, I’d like to think he’d keep it but knowing him he’d more than likely crack it open for a special occasion.

[isleaiw1]

Originally Posted by Broncho

Good question, I’d like to think he’d keep it but knowing him he’d more than likely crack it open for a special occasion.

Actually, I have a virtual whisky tasting event this eve, let me ask them for recommendations in both camps...

[Broncho]

Originally Posted by isleaiw1

Actually, I have a virtual whisky tasting event this eve, let me ask them for recommendations in both camps...

Cheers, much appreciated, just an idea of where to buy would be a good point for me to start

[Craig-SM]

I've bought Whisky and Cognac for investments but have never managed to not break the seal. Some of the most expensive ones ended up being the most disappointing too.
Just buy something they'll enjoy drinking or even a collection from his favourite distillery.

[doncarlyon]

Why would you possibly buy a bottle of whisky to keep?

[flashollie]

Originally Posted by Broncho

Cheers, much appreciated, just an idea of where to buy would be a good point for me to start

https://www.weedram.co.uk/

I've been here before for gifts. Very helpful in the shop so I would assume online would be similar. We mentioned a few of FiL favs and teh owner made suggestion to what else he would like. FIL was pleased with what he got.

[R0B]

Originally Posted by Broncho

It’s my brothers big 40 in January and he’s a bit of a whiskey connoisseur, or he thinks he is

Even though I’m an alcoholic I know very little about whiskey unless it’s mixed with coke

Anyway I’m thinking of getting him a nice collectible whiskey to the tune of circa £200 - £250 ish, any ideas where to start, I’ve been on the whiskey exchange before to value one for my mother in law but that’s about it!

Macallan 18 is a special one - I like the sherry oak. It's £299 a bottle in most places - I've bought one this year as a present to myself for something and also had one sent by a client - I've done well. Macallan is a great bottle, sharp brand and amazing quality.

Worth finding out if you can whether he likes scotch, bourbon, or whatever.

[isleaiw1]

Originally Posted by R0B

Macallan 18 is a special one - I like the sherry oak. It's £299 a bottle in most places - I've bought one this year as a present to myself for something and also had one sent by a client - I've done well. Macallan is a great bottle, sharp brand and amazing quality.

Worth finding out if you can whether he likes scotch, bourbon, or whatever.

Indeed, cousins hubby recommended similar just now.....

I think the idea of working out what he likes is a good one, as last time we had a whisky tasting with family, I found there were types I liked and no matter how expensive some where they just didnt do it for me....

Laphroiag if anyone is buying...

[Broncho]

Cheers gents I’ll have a look, I’m also looking at bottles from 1981 as well.

[Broncho]

He’s into malt, but does enjoy all being honest.

[Broncho]

Originally Posted by doncarlyon

Why would you possibly buy a bottle of whisky to keep?

Funnily enough my father in law has a collection of well over 200 high end bottles of brandy that's he's collected since the 1980s from all over the world, he's in his mid 70s now and hasn't touched a drop of them.

They're in storage somewhere now.

[Deadlock]

I do like my whisky 🥃 and after some research, tend to purchase from https://www.masterofmalt.com/

I’ve recently purchased a Japanese tipple.can start from £30 to £8,000+ Take your pick

[isleaiw1]

Right I asked your question and tried to remember the answer...

first, does he prefer single malt or single grain? Latter tends to be cheaper and a bit more unusual...

second, if for an investment look for something from a single cask, maybe a Glencarran...

Obviously older is generally better (when it is bottled) but you might for example get an 18 year old bottled in 2000 that is still for sale. Whisky doesnt go off, although there is a small amount of evaporation which reduces the ABV and it cant be called whisky if less than 40%....

Hoping to get the presentation tomorrow so will share name of company that did pres as they said they answer questions on social media... Tonights winner for me was from Bladnoch, but that wouldnt meet your criteria...

[Broncho]

Originally Posted by isleaiw1

Right I asked your question and tried to remember the answer...

first, does he prefer single malt or single grain? Latter tends to be cheaper and a bit more unusual...

second, if for an investment look for something from a single cask, maybe a Glencarran...

Obviously older is generally better (when it is bottled) but you might for example get an 18 year old bottled in 2000 that is still for sale. Whisky doesnt go off, although there is a small amount of evaporation which reduces the ABV and it cant be called whisky if less than 40%....

Hoping to get the presentation tomorrow so will share name of company that did pres as they said they answer questions on social media... Tonights winner for me was from Bladnoch, but that wouldnt meet your criteria...

Thanks for the effort for a random scouser

He’s a single malt man, mostly!

I’m looking at a couple of bottles that are 1981 the year of his birth bottled around the mid to late 90s, thing is I’m assuming they would be more of a collectors rather than a drinker?

Tough which way to go with it!

[Craig-SM]

Do you know which regions whisky he enjoys or any particular brand as they vary so much

[Ennoch]

Originally Posted by Broncho

Thanks for the effort for a random scouser

He’s a single malt man, mostly!

I’m looking at a couple of bottles that are 1981 the year of his birth bottled around the mid to late 90s, thing is I’m assuming they would be more of a collectors rather than a drinker?

Tough which way to go with it!

Granted 1981 is going to be more expensive than a few bottles I got given for my 25th that were 25 year olds with 1985 vintage, but even so, one of those got drunk and the other is being saved for a special occasion (the Caol Ila was sublime and the Macallan should be rather good too!). My personal feeling is that this stuff is meant to be drunk, even if you save it for a while before you do drink it!

I'm not an expert but I do like a lot of whisky and I've been able to taste a lot of interesting ones over the years. A 1946 Muir of Ord was a particularly special bottle...

As for advice...there really aren't many bad whiskies out there any more. Even the young stuff is now decent because it's being blended to be interesting, rather than cheap. I quite often get stuff from a local place up here called Cadenheads which is a small local independent shop that does its own bottling from the ends of interesting casks. They might not be as valuable to a collector for future investment potential but they're a great way to get some fantastic whisky at a decent price, and for £300 you would get something pretty incredible IMO.

[Hartside]

As someone else mentioned it’s worth asking from which region he likes whisky from as they have unique characteristics. I particularly like Speyside whiskies but don’t like Islands/Islay whiskies as I don’t like the peaty flavour. I’m also not keen on smoky flavoured whiskies either. For example some love Laphroiag but I don’t like it as it reminds me of TCP. Here’s a site with some good overviews of flavours:

https://www.scotch-whisky.org.uk/dis...hisky-regions/

[R0B]

Originally Posted by Hartside

As someone else mentioned it's worth asking from which region he likes whisky from as they have unique characteristics. I particularly like Speyside whiskies but don't like Islands/Islay whiskies as I don't like the peaty flavour. I'm also not keen on smoky flavoured whiskies either. For example some love Laphroiag but I don't like it as it reminds me of TCP. Here's a site with some good overviews of flavours:

https://www.scotch-whisky.org.uk/dis...hisky-regions/

You wouldn't like Johnnie Walker double black then - it tastes like diesel but I love the stuff.

[Hartside]

Originally Posted by R0B

You wouldn't like Johnnie Walker double black then - it tastes like diesel but I love the stuff.

My mate loves the stuff but you’re right, not for me I’m afraid