Emergency whisky question

[ChevronB19]

Due to a forgotten birthday that is on Sunday (and it’s a big one), please could someone recommend a whisky (not peaty) that I can get in a supermarket? Budget up to £50.

You will have my eternal thanks. I know sod all about whisky.

[Dannythemusicman]

If I was the recipient, a Glenlivet 15 would be most welcome. Usually pretty will stocked. It is often discounted to £40ish but at around £50 for me this is a great option.

Best of luck.

[wyson]

Who is it for and what do they like?



Maybe use a chart like the above as a guide?

If they don’t like peaty, go for the bottom half.

Take the chart to Waitrose, who have a decent selection of Whiskeys (for a supermarket) and buy whatever is on offer?

Edited by wyson on Friday 21st February 17:36

[ChevronB19]

For my dad. He usually drinks ‘cooking’ whisky. He’s 86 tomorrow, we were meant to go out for a meal but without wanting to go into detail we aren’t.

[jayymannon]

One of my favourites, but currently £55 at waitrose so slightly above budget.

https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/products/the-balveni...

[Ronstein]

Dalwhinnie is a great one for those that don't like their whisky to strong and peaty

[mattlovescars93]

Aberlour 12 is also a great option at this price point, will find it in most supermarkets and also Majestic if that’s an option locally to you.

[dickymint]

This should fit the bill. Very drinkable...............

https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/310...

[vixen1700]

You should be able to get this more or less in budget:

https://www.thebalvenie.com/en-gb/our-whisky-colle...

Usually stocked in Waitrose.

Edited to say, it's rightfully already been mentioned 'coz it's lovely.

[ChevronB19]

Thanks folks, got him the Balvennie (no Waitrose in the grim north, but found some at Sainsburys!)

[sherman]

Which balvenie?
The 12 yo is a nice drop
The Carribean cask is really nice
Portwood is out of your budget but exceptional

[ChevronB19]

sherman said:

Which balvenie?
The 12 yo is a nice drop
The Carribean cask is really nice
Portwood is out of your budget but exceptional

The double wood 12 (I don’t drink whisky, so thanks all for your help!)

[Lotobear]

Your local outlet will be happy to advise!

https://www.houseofmalt.co.uk/