Which Whiskey for my Dad

[Stretchly]

Hi All,

This is for you Whiskey drinkers to give me some help.

I would like to buy a reasonable Scotch for my Dad around £50ish for Christmas.

I know he likes a Peaty dram and his favourite is Laphroaig quarter cask, I have previously bought him Ardbeg 10 which he liked but not as much as his Laphroaig, He also enjoyed the Nikka from the barrel we bought him.

any ideas would be appreciated

[CardinalBlue]

I bought my FIL a subscription to this - https://whisky-me.com/ - but there are plenty of other options.

[Stretchly]

The thing is with this, he has many a whiskey and has just stopped his gin subscription as he has too many of those now. But I will have a look

[RoadToad84]

There's a small company called Vom Foss and their smokey whiskey out-Laphroaigs Laphroaig. Very highly recommended

[LimaDelta]

You could get a Lagavulin 8 for around £50, and you might get a 16 on offer if you are lucky.

[phil-sti]

LimaDelta said:

You could get a Lagavulin 8 for around £50, and you might get a 16 on offer if you are lucky.

i'm sure i have seen the £16 on offer for 70ish, cheapest it's been in a long time


here you go

https://jpha.co.uk/products/lagavulin-16-year-old?...

[Zaichik]

Bruichladdich Port Charlotte may be a good bet. In the price range and peated unlike their Classic Laddie.

[mikef]

I'm partial to a drop of Bunnahabhain. Their 12 is usually around £50 but seems to be widely on sale for under £40

https://www.royalmilewhiskies.com/bunnahabhain-12-...

[vixen1700]

You can get a 12 year old Caol Ila for around £50. Nice and peaty.

[clarkmagpie]

I've just purchased some from Lagg
https://www.laggwhisky.com/

Very nice!

[UTH]

Lagavulin 16 is my favourite, lovely and peaty, but since it became rather pricey, this is an extremely good cheaper option:


https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bruichladdich-Charlotte-I...

[Stretchly]

Thanks for the help so far guys! Slight change of idea - because my brother and I would both be getting a whiskey for him, we will pool our money and get him something higher quality so we will adjust the price above to around £100 for a good dram. Saying that I do think Lagavulin is a great idea so is currently the front runner. Any alternatives considering the new pricepoint?

[phil-sti]

Stretchly said:

Thanks for the help so far guys! Slight change of idea - because my brother and I would both be getting a whiskey for him, we will pool our money and get him something higher quality so we will adjust the price above to around £100 for a good dram. Saying that I do think Lagavulin is a great idea so is currently the front runner. Any alternatives considering the new pricepoint?

Lagavulin 16 all day long

[UTH]

Stretchly said:

Thanks for the help so far guys! Slight change of idea - because my brother and I would both be getting a whiskey for him, we will pool our money and get him something higher quality so we will adjust the price above to around £100 for a good dram. Saying that I do think Lagavulin is a great idea so is currently the front runner. Any alternatives considering the new pricepoint?

If you've got the money I'd say go with the Lagavulin, I'm always over the moon when someone buys it for me.

Octomore is also a very peaty brand, but seems they're a step up again in price: https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/b/40/octomore-si...

[vixen1700]

phil-sti said:

Lagavulin 16 all day long

If you're upping the budget, then it has to be Lagavulin.

I'm hoping for a bottle for Christmas myself.

[toon10]

Another vote for Lagavulin 16. As a rum drinker, I prefer The Balvenie 14 Caribbean Cask but the peatiest of my Whiskeys is a Lagavulin.

[UTH]

Also, a thought for next year, enjoying mine this year!

https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/drinks-by-th...

[Stretchly]

UTH said:

Also, a thought for next year, enjoying mine this year!

https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/drinks-by-th...

This looks great, id be tempted to buy myself a Bourbon one for next year too.

I think I am sold on the Lagavulin 16 then it seems!

Thanks everyone!

[paddy1970]

For a budget of around £50 and a preference for peaty drams, here are some excellent options your dad might enjoy:

Lagavulin 8 Year Old: Slightly more delicate than the Lagavulin 16, this dram still delivers rich peat and smokiness. It is a classic Islay malt and should be within budget. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lagavulin-Tea-Scented-Smo...

Caol Ila 12 Year Old: Known for its balanced peaty character with a hint of sweetness and a slightly lighter profile than Laphroaig. A great choice for a fan of Islay whiskies. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Single-Distinct-Smokiness...

Bunnahabhain Toiteach A Dhà: A more peaty expression from Bunnahabhain, with a bit of sherry cask influence to round it out. It is robust and smoky, making it an interesting alternative. www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/bunnahabhain/bunnaha...

Ledaig 10 Year Old: Produced at the Tobermory distillery, this whisky offers a unique combination of coastal peat and fruitiness. It is an underrated choice for peat lovers. https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/12983/ledaig-1...

Kilchoman Machir Bay: A younger, vibrant Islay whisky with a fresh peatiness balanced by citrus and vanilla notes. It has garnered a lot of praise from peat fans. www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/16318/kilchoman-machir...

Port Charlotte 10 Year Old (Heavily Peated): From Bruichladdich, this is a rich, smoky, and complex dram. It is a bit more refined than Laphroaig while still packing a peaty punch. www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/bruichladdich/port-c...

Any of these should be a hit with your dad, given his love of peaty drams. If you want something adventurous, you could also consider a different Laphroaig expression, like the Laphroaig Triple Wood, which might stretch the budget slightly but is often well-received. https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/14879/laphroai...

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[gotoPzero]

Totally the opposite of what you are looking for but I have very much been enjoying this lately.

https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/71818/cu-bocan...

In fact its the first bottle I have ever finished in the space of a few weeks. Smooth and very drinkable.

Not much in the way of peat or smoke though but sometimes a change is nice!