Guest Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 I am looking to buy my friend a nice bottle of whisky for his birthday. I know he likes Penderyn and Talsker (think its called that). What is peated and what does that mean? I only drink JD and with coke so I'm looking for some guidance on 1) What is peated and 2) What to get him recommendations. JJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 (edited) Peated whiskys are usually where the barley is smoked over peat. Gives a particularly smokey sometimes medicinal flavour. Islay whiskys are often good examples. Laphroaig is heavily peated. I like some of the Bowmore and bruichladdich releases I've tried. I'm no expert, generally a rum drinker. Edited October 27, 2023 by goat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlylegend Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 29 minutes ago, janinej said: I am looking to buy my friend a nice bottle of whisky for his birthday. There's no such thing as a NICE bottle of whisky ! It's full of alcohol which is a poison. Get him a nice bottle of mineral water or a good coffee percolator....or both. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Glenfiddich will be my top choice. Followed by Jura All depends on your budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Talisker Skye is what you are thinking of ( I think!) quite nice and smokey from what I remember. Laphroaig is one of the nicest peated whiskys in my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Islay whiskies are known for being peaty; Laphroaig and Lagavulin are probably the easiest to find. I seem to remember that last year the supermarkets had loads of single malts at 25% in the run up to Christmas. Might be worth waiting a few more weeks to see if they do the same this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 @bonio is right. My regular drink is Bourbon and last year around end of November I was finding a few of my favourites for £20 a bottle rather than the £35-£40 I'm used to paying. Makers mark & Woodford reserve if anyones buying 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlylegend Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 (edited) Just hit him on the head with a hammer. In the morning the result will be the same but your purse will be a lot happier. I speak from experience ! Edited October 27, 2023 by curlylegend Forgot something. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 9 minutes ago, curlylegend said: Just hit him on the head with a hammer. In the morning the result will be the same but your purse will be a lot happier. I speak from experience ! I like whisky too it makes my head go fuzzy really quick, but I have to have JD with coke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 39 minutes ago, Tiggie said: Talisker Skye is what you are thinking of ( I think!) quite nice and smokey from what I remember. Laphroaig is one of the nicest peated whiskys in my opinion yeah thats it Talisker, I googled and couldn't find it lol. I saw Chinese whisky on amazon but not sure if its nice or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 I wouldn't even get close to Chinese whisky. Probably made out of rice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 1 minute ago, husoi said: I wouldn't even get close to Chinese whisky. Probably made out of rice I wonder if you can run a motorbike on it instead of petrol? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Knowing the Chinese you probably could run of of the Chinese bikes with that rubbish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Spoken like a true Scot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Even I'm not one of them 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Actually the Japanese make truly excellent whisky but its expensive. I got a bottle last year for a Christmas present. Among Scotch whiskies I like Bowmore and Laphroaig. Talisker is pretty good as well. Not a fan of the Speyside whiskies generally but if its a present I'll drink just about anything! Although I've a bottle of Danish Aqvavit gathering dust in the cupboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 If you like Talisker then as said Laphroaig is a good choice. Or if you want to push the boat out then go for Lagavulin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Yep, Japanese whisky is good, they own some of the Scottish distilleries. India makes whisky too. Lagavulin is lovely, was in a taxi on Islay and the driver pulled a hip flask of lagavulin out of the glove compartment and passed it round. Best taxi driver ever. At one point Aldi had some Islay whisky they had under their own bottling that was reviewed well and good value, but I don't know if that was a one off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 5 hours ago, S-Westerly said: Actually the Japanese make truly excellent whisky but its expensive. I got a bottle last year for a Christmas present. Among Scotch whiskies I like Bowmore and Laphroaig. Talisker is pretty good as well. Not a fan of the Speyside whiskies generally but if its a present I'll drink just about anything! Although I've a bottle of Danish Aqvavit gathering dust in the cupboard. What Japenese whisky would you recommend, do you have any amazon links you can share please? JJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 10 minutes ago, janinej said: What Japenese whisky would you recommend, do you have any amazon links you can share please? JJ Sake 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Suntory and Nikka are the two I've tried but few years back now. You could also go English https://www.englishwhisky.co.uk/products/the-english-smokey?variant=45450087891220 I own a few of theirs but haven't actually tried it. Sake isn't whisky as well you know you naughty boy @husoi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith1200rs Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 (edited) On 28/10/2023 at 10:09, janinej said: What Japenese whisky would you recommend, do you have any amazon links you can share please Hibiki Harmony, Nikka by the barrel, Yamazaki Single malt (or 12 year old if you're feeling wealthy). Edited October 31, 2023 by keith1200rs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith1200rs Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 By the way, I would suggest Masters of Malt online rather than Amazon for buying whisky (or almost any spirits). Massive range including some silly prices. They also do tasting bottles, packs of 5 or an advent callendar of 24 to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 4 minutes ago, keith1200rs said: Hibiki Harmony, Nikki by the barrel, Yamazaki Single malt (or 12 year old if you're feeling wealthy). Thank you Keith they look nice. About £80 on amazon for the Hibikini one budget is about £50 and that is a lot for a poor suffering student lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith1200rs Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Try the Nikka one £40ish https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/nikka/nikka-whisky-from-the-barrel-whisky/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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