3 affordable mainstream whiskies

[ca_aok]

It could be becuae the 10 is cheaper than the QC in many markets but it's Hobson's Choice between the two IMHO.

I know, but I thought the difference was on the order of $10 or so... not exactly breaking the bank on affordability. I've always found it odd that the QC is cheaper here, despite being more expensive than the 10 in the native UK.

[gejpalmer]

Bruichladdich 10
Highland Park 12
Old Pulteney 12

[Mr Tattie Heid]

"Hobson's Choice" would be a cool name for a whisky. Of course, Hobson's choice is no choice at all. I suppose that could apply in many parts of Canada.

[MacDeffe]

MacDeffe wrote:
Old Rip van Winkle 12yo

This is readily available for you? I live in New England and this stuff is as tough as nails to get here.

--Jerome

"Ready available" is very dependant on where you live and what is your shopping pattern

I buy almost all my whisky online or on my holiday travels, so quite a lot is ready available for me, its no further away than 2min on my PC

Steffen

[Lawrence]

"Hobson's Choice" would be a cool name for a whisky. Of course, Hobson's choice is no choice at all. I suppose that could apply in many parts of Canada.

You're correct of course. However it only applies to the parts of Canada where the whisky bottle is closest to the stable door.

[two-bit cowboy]

Your stables have doors?

[Mr Tattie Heid]

Are there unstable doors?

[scotchio]

Taking this to mean really affordable. How about Arran 14(fresh and well balanced) Laphroaig QC or ardbeg 10(best value peated) and stearing clear of the more obvious sherried malts how about a sherried CC from the highlands like Teaninich 95 15. 3 great varies bottles for less than £100

[marriedmalt]

Surely for a Dutch speaking Belgian guy this can be forgiven

Sorry, don't mean to pick on you...you are only following the poor example of the many native English speakers who slept through grade school. In fact, the Belgians, Swiss, Swedes, Norwegians, Danes, and many others who post here generally show a better command of English than some of the Brits and Yanks.

I'm glad that us Canadian's weren't included in your list.

[marriedmalt]

Talisker 10

Glenlivet nadurra

Cragganmore 12

[Mr Tattie Heid]

I'm glad that us Canadian's weren't included in your list.

Funny, I've been thinking since I posted that I'd left out Canuckistan...poor babies, the Brits think you're Americans, and the Americans don't know you exist. Anyway, consider yourself included.

[marriedmalt]

I'm glad that us Canadian's weren't included in your list.

Funny, I've been thinking since I posted that I'd left out Canuckistan...poor babies, the Brits think you're Americans, and the Americans don't know you exist. Anyway, consider yourself included.

Seems a little harsh to turn a grammatical spoof political don't you think? For someone who doesn't know we exist, you sure have a lot of posts in the maple leaf lounge...

[Mr Tattie Heid]

I'm not sure where I went "political"...no offense intended. I've had a keen interest in Canadian affairs since attending Expo 67 as a lad, and I'm sure I have a better understanding of Canadian issues than most Americans. Maybe I shouldn't have said "poor babies"--that sounds unsympathetic, which I didn't intend.

Next time I'm in town (whenever that might be), the first pint at the Manx is on me, marriedmalt.

[portwood]

I've had a keen interest in Canadian affairs since attending Expo 67 as a lad, and I'm sure I have a better understanding of Canadian issues than most Americans.

I dare say, based on your past posts and travels through Canada, you may have a better understanding of Canadian issues than many Canadians.

[marriedmalt]

I'm not sure where I went "political"...no offense intended. I've had a keen interest in Canadian affairs since attending Expo 67 as a lad, and I'm sure I have a better understanding of Canadian issues than most Americans. Maybe I shouldn't have said "poor babies"--that sounds unsympathetic, which I didn't intend.

Next time I'm in town (whenever that might be), the first pint at the Manx is on me, marriedmalt.

I've never actually been in the Manx, I've driven by many times but that is all. Offer accepted.

[Frodo]

I've had a keen interest in Canadian affairs since attending Expo 67 as a lad, and I'm sure I have a better understanding of Canadian issues than most Americans.

I dare say, based on your past posts and travels through Canada, you may have a better understanding of Canadian issues than many Canadians.

Agreed!

[Maccy]

Cragganmore 12
Glenlivet Nadurra
Ardbeg Uigeaidail

or.......How many times can i do this!

[Adrian]

Sorry guys always mean to pop in here but with 2 babies too many spammers to keep track of on our Irish forum go figure .

Anyway

Laphroaig QC (Have never gotten tired of this)
HP 12
And my push the boat out bottle for this topic is ...
Redbreast 15yo (Still have my old 2005 cheap stock but the new 2011/2 version is okay too )

[alec.tron]

Glenfarclas 21 (~60 Euro)
Redbreast 12 (used to be ~30 Euro)
Laphroaig QC (~30 Euro) Laphi CS (~45 Euro) or Lagavulin 16 (40 Euro)

c.

[Oinky]

With limited budget I would choose:
Glenmorangie Original
Tomatin 12
Talisker distillers edition

[BottleInFrontOfMe]

Old Weller Antique
Ardbeg Uigealdail
Highland Park 12

And for mixing: 50/50 Smokehead and Mount Gay Extra Old Rum. The Smokehead is lame, but when mixed with the excellent rum, the combination is sublime.