Two litres is the allowed limit
Any single malt afficionados here?
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Picked up Talisker, (not 10 though), eons ago from CSD Canteen. Nothing to write home about. Smelt of burnt rubber. I'm sure this would be different.
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I remember the rather unique peppery taste of the Talisker 10 under the peat, although it's not quite the peat monster. This however was from a long time ago. Not sure what it's like now.
sud98
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Talisker 10 is nice, much more affordable and less peaty than Ardbeg or Laphroaig but those who like smooth whiskeys still wont like it.
sud98
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Indri was not very great. It has a strong after taste which I don't like and didn't seem very smooth to me.
Thanks. Useful to know.
I’m a big fan of Talisker, both the 10yo and the Dark Storm versions. Smooth, not too sweet, with a hint of peat. Good value, too.
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B’lore duty free is pretty dry at the moment with respect to single malts. Very few options available. You’re better off picking up stuff before you land here, especially if you’re coming in via Heathrow or Dubai.
I'm not a afficianado per se but talking about peaty Whiskeys in the Talisker price range, one of my go to favourites is Caol Ila!
In the same range, I was also fond of the Laphroaig Quarter Cask over their 10yr and Select variants but I haven't seen it in store shelves for over 2-3 years now. Wonder why
sud98
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In my recent trips picked up Balvenie, Macallan 12, Craigellachie, Indri, Monkey Shoulder and Aberfeldy.
The Craigellachie 13 yo is a great whiskey, very smooth and nice tasting. Its worth going for, if you are getting at a good price.
One good trick I found is that Blr duty free if you book in advance (I booked when I was en route) you get upto 20% discount which is a great sweetener.
The Craigellachie 13 yo is a great whiskey, very smooth and nice tasting. Its worth going for, if you are getting at a good price.
One good trick I found is that Blr duty free if you book in advance (I booked when I was en route) you get upto 20% discount which is a great sweetener.
+1. My Baptism to Single Malts was with Laphroaig 10 year. Thereafter, I quickly upgraded to the Quarter Cask. Rest is history but I miss the Quarter Cask. Can't find it anymore.
Caol Ila! Amen!
dependson how u drink it..... straight the best way or add a dash of water to release the flavour.. try cardhu its smooth and not as peaty as Laphroiag
sud98
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I am sure George will appreciate this reply after 13 years
Thanks for your earlier suggestions...
I have a chance to pick few more (6 bottles) Islay whiskies while my wife returns from the US next month.
Need recommendations for roughly $120 and are readily available. (different from the last batch)
Even Speyside also welcome.
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My favourite Islay malts are Lagavulin 16, Caol ila and Ardbeg, in that order. The former has a 10 yo version that I haven’t tried. Pretty easily available. Ardbeg has many variants and I’m never sure which one I’m drinking!
My other non-Islay favourites are Balvenie Doublewood and Triple Cask. They, too, have a new variant out.
Incidentally, I’ve recently developed a taste for cognac. Hennessy VSOP is a good place to start, and an XO is a great place to end up.
My other non-Islay favourites are Balvenie Doublewood and Triple Cask. They, too, have a new variant out.
Incidentally, I’ve recently developed a taste for cognac. Hennessy VSOP is a good place to start, and an XO is a great place to end up.
Not Islay, but close geographically, also not very peaty: Scapa, Highland Park, Port Ellen (hard to find), Jura
Speyside: Cragganmore, Aberlour A'bunadh, Macallan
sud98
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Aberfeldy/Craigellachie/Classic Laddie/Cao Ila/Macallan 12/Jura/Dalmore
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