Best Scotch to Give as Gift?

[SAM2]

One of my relatives swears by Ardbeg. He tells some story about how it's hand-crafted and tastes of peat moss grown on the knees of virgin boys, or something silly like that.

[Anonymous]

Lagavulin, Talisker, Macallan Cask Strength.

[Anonymous]

A husband and scotch drinker here:

A couple books:

- Scotland and its Whiskies by Michael Jackson
- Complete Guide to Single Malt Scotch by Michael Jackson [5th edition or maybe 6th by now]

Also, you can use the Malt Advocate as a jump point for other info: [ http://www.maltadvocate.com ]
Binny's Liquors in Chicagoland has good write ups on a broad selection of liquors including scotch [ www.binnys.com ]

Personally I am not a fan of Johnnie Walker, blue or otherwise. I dislike most blends in general (though Famous Grouse 18 YR is good)and "peaty" whiskey (though some love it). Personally I find Balvanie Doublewood is my "go to" single malt; although Dalwhinnie, Craggamore, and other Speyside single malts hold interest for me. Best I have ever had: 1968 Glenfarclas - words cannot describe it.

The ABC store in Tysons has a good selection and there is a liquor store on M Street just west of NH Ave in West End downtown that has a broad selection and obscure items.

[Anonymous]

If you are like peat-y scotch, Laphroaig is great. If you are looking for a special gift, I suggest the Laphroaig 18. At 18, it starts to mellow a bit, smoothing out the heavier peat of the 10.

[Anonymous]

I do not like Johnny Walker anything. Macallen is the one for me.

[Anonymous]

Glenfiddich 18 year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I do not like Johnny Walker anything. Macallen is the one for me.

I think Johnnie Walker is OK, but Johnnie Walker Blue is a good scotch that everybody knows costs a lot. That's the cachet. I'd go with a single malt from scotland.

[Anonymous]

Hm. My hubs swears by Pappy Van Winkle, the oldest he can get his hands on.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hm. My hubs swears by Pappy Van Winkle, the oldest he can get his hands on.

Oops, sorry. I was thinking bourbon, not scotch. Ha.

PVW is an excellent bourbon, by the way. Consider!