Recommendation for 25 year old Scotch or Bourbon

[Anonymous]

DH likes both, and I want to get him a 25-year-old bottle of Scotch or Bourbon for our 25th anniversary, but I don't know what's good/worth the money. Any recommendations, including where to buy in the DMV, would be appreciated. TIA!

[Anonymous]

For scotch, it depends what he likes. McCallan would be an reasonably mainstream choice b

[Anonymous]

According to my husband 25 years is a weird vintage and most whiskeys only age 10-15 years. He googled for ideas but the prices were 4-5 figures. I would check with a place like Calvert Woodley. They will probably help guide you to something good for the occasion!

[Anonymous]

https://lovescotch.com/products/balvenie-rare-marriages-25-year-old-single-malt-scotch-whisky

This bottle is $800 if you can find it. The name at least makes it worth it!

[Anonymous]

DH is a huge scotch guy and his favorite is Balvenie.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:According to my husband 25 years is a weird vintage and most whiskeys only age 10-15 years. He googled for ideas but the prices were 4-5 figures. I would check with a place like Calvert Woodley. They will probably help guide you to something good for the occasion!

That’s kind of what I was thinking. Have never seen 25 year anything so wasn’t even sure it’s a thing. And honestly just trying to be cute to tie into our anniversary. Forgot about CW…

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:https://lovescotch.com/products/balvenie-rare-marriages-25-year-old-single-malt-scotch-whisky

This bottle is $800 if you can find it. The name at least makes it worth it!

Nice!

[Anonymous]

25 year is not really a thing in the Scotch world. Maybe look at a Port.

[Anonymous]

Bourbon sucks after 10 years do NOT go beyond. For scotch depends on whether he likes peaty or not but tough to go wrong with McAllen or Balvenie. Don’t go with a “finished” type of product at this age.

[Anonymous]

Scotch is varied so if he's a Scotch guy this really isn't something you go out and buy an extremely expensive bottle for. The flavors differ based on the grain is dried, the type of barrels, etc. There is no "best", people just have preferences.

What about booking a fancy tasting experience instead?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Scotch is varied so if he's a Scotch guy this really isn't something you go out and buy an extremely expensive bottle for. The flavors differ based on the grain is dried, the type of barrels, etc. There is no "best", people just have preferences.

What about booking a fancy tasting experience instead?

+1 OP - either the tasting or a combine a 15 with a 10 (not literally combine. one of each)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Scotch is varied so if he's a Scotch guy this really isn't something you go out and buy an extremely expensive bottle for. The flavors differ based on the grain is dried, the type of barrels, etc. There is no "best", people just have preferences.

What about booking a fancy tasting experience instead?

Yes, but if he’s a true scotch guy he likes all types and recognizes they all have their place and occasion.

[Anonymous]

For Scotch, absolutely do not buy anything without the drinker’s input. Bourbon- for what you are spending - I’d say the same.

[Anonymous]

Glenfarclas

[Anonymous]

18 yr old McCallan