18 yr old whiskey?

Pate · 29 Sep 2011 at 16:02

Looking to get someone a bottle of 18 year old whiskey for their 18th birthday.

anyone got any reasonably priced suggestions?

Regards

Nightglow · 29 Sep 2011 at 16:03

Budget?

http://www.masterofmalt.com/age/18-year-old-whisky/

http://www.purespiritdrinks.co.uk/

Pure Spirit have a shop in Ludlow.

And another favourite of mine is Wee Dram in Bakewell.

http://www.weedram.co.uk/

Gilly · 29 Sep 2011 at 16:04

Jack Daniels and Southen Comfort are the only whiskeys I can think of

Turambar · 29 Sep 2011 at 16:07

Gilly said:
Jack Daniels and Southen Comfort are the only whiskeys I can think of

Jack Daniels is the only whiskey you can think of. Southern Comfort is a liqueur.

The Glenlivet 18yo is the cheapest 18yo I can think of. Quite a light taste too so if your friend isn't a massive whisky drinker it's not a bad choice.

matt_fsr · 29 Sep 2011 at 16:08

You'd be better off getting 18 year old Whisky.

Or is that 18 yr old girls? I can never remember which is cheaper, or goes down easier...

Martynt74 · 29 Sep 2011 at 16:09

Main question would be do they actually like Whisky?

The Glenlivet 18 would be a fantastic choice and isn't too pricey

Pate · 29 Sep 2011 at 16:11

Marvt74 said:
Main question would be do they actually like Whisky?

The Glenlivet 18 would be a fantastic choice and isn't too pricey

She likes whiskey yes, but her tipple is usually stuff like paddy .

I'll search the Glenlivet 18 now, thanks.

Broadie · 29 Sep 2011 at 16:11

Mmmm, 18 year old....sorry

Talisker is an outstanding whisky :thumbs:

Also consider Glenmorangie, Macallan or Glenlivet.
Avoid blends, although it is all according to personal taste

Edit: I forgot this gem, although at 60quid a throw it is a bit special:
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old (46.3%) 70cl
http://www.drinksdirect.co.uk/acatalog/Bunnahabhain_18_Year_Old.html

Cosimo · 29 Sep 2011 at 16:13

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old is nice but pricey.

Pate · 29 Sep 2011 at 16:13

Broadie said:
Mmmm, 18 year old....sorry

Talisker is an outstanding whisky :thumbs:

Also consider Glenmorangie, Macallan or Glenlivet.
Avoid blends, although it is all according to personal taste

Price is my main concern, bugger quality. Just want the gimmick of being 18yrs old and her liking of whiskey.

Pate · 29 Sep 2011 at 16:15

simulatorman said:
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old is nice but pricey.

Bit pricey for me thanks. She's only 18, I'm not sure she'd appreciate it as much as she would in a few years.

Jay794 · 29 Sep 2011 at 16:25

JD, Teachers. Glen Fiddick (I know it's spelt wrong) there are loads of Whiskeys to choose from

Danthus · 29 Sep 2011 at 16:26

Glenmorangie is mass produced rubbish.

Martynt74 · 29 Sep 2011 at 16:36

Do you know what whisky she drinks at the moment then? Theres quite a difference between american whiskeys and Scotch

Malc · 29 Sep 2011 at 16:50

Anything from the Aberlour distillery will be good.
I've had the 12yr old, 15yr old and A'bunadh (this stuff is amazing) and they are all very good if you're into sweeter more floral whiskies. I'm sure their 18 year old will be good. It's matured in sherry cask so it will be sweet. It's not too expensive as well.

I've had Highland Park 18 and that's good. My mate seems to love it.

I've also had the 12, 15 and 18 year old Glenlivet's as a taster pack. The 15 was by far the best but none of them were great.

I'd get the 18 year old Aberlour for £50. It's probably the cheapest one I've mentioned and I reckon it will be good, if not very good. http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-7620.aspx

ScoTTyBEEE · 29 Sep 2011 at 16:54

He's buying it for an 18 year old woman. They'll say thanks, take a swig and spit it out on the floor in disgust. Later when smashed they might sample some more and end up ****ing themselves.

Ahhh to be 18 again.

RomanNose · 29 Sep 2011 at 16:56

In all honesty an 18 year old girl probably won't be able to notice a difference between any alcoholic drink.

Jay794 · 29 Sep 2011 at 16:58

Hmmm buying for a girl? not a good idea, I don't know any girls who drink whiskey. Maybe a bottle of Malibu would be better

Windle · 29 Sep 2011 at 17:04

WHISKY

Pate · 29 Sep 2011 at 17:20

She likes whiskey, it's her usual drink of choice, so no malibu thanks. She usually drinks Paddy, though it's usually whats available in the house. Eg nothing to posh, but definitely whiskey.