04-12-2015, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Rachel
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Goodness that's an expensive Whisky !I do hope what ever you buy will be wonderful and appreciated.
Ah yes ... this is a good sign .... well done Mum 04-12-2015, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Aerolor
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Does the single malt have to be that particular Laphroaig Lindyloo. You should be able to get a decent single malt for a lot less than that. If you go back into the whisky exchange website you can find single malts from about £30 a bottle - so many to choose from. Best thing to do is pick the price you are comfortable with and go from there - there are other Laphroaig whisky's to choose from cheaper than the £150 one.
Yes please - lots of advice at getting quality for less........
04-12-2015, 10:12 PM
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Has he tried Laphroaig? It is a very peaty single malt which, to me, tastes more like medicine than a pleasant drink.I much prefer the milder and smooth Speyside Single malts - especially a Glenlivet, or a Balvenie; or the wonderful Glenmorangie from the northern Highlands.
My favourite glass was bought for me as a present. It is very heavy, has a thick circular base and a square rim. The base is 3/4" thick. Holding the glass is a pleasure in itself. Drinking from it is sublime.
04-12-2015, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Lindyloo
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When did it get down to £150? The website I looked at shows it at £199 !!! Yes please - lots of advice at getting quality for less........
my mistake - £199 it was. Still there is plenty of choice on that website, something to suit every whisky drinker's pocket I would think. Some I noticed are even nearly £30,000 a bottle. 
Do you drink it or put it behind your ears? 
04-12-2015, 10:15 PM
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I've found Laphroaig to be very peaty. For something a bit more special but not over expensive, try Laphroaig Cask strength. I like it but my favourite Islay malt is 16 yo Lagavuilin. Do you specifically want an Islay malt? Otherwise I would heartily recommend Glenfarclas 105 or 'The Glenlivit' 18 yo. Note it's "The Glenlivit", not "Glenlivit"Sorry to say, but Glenfiddich is a bit of a mass produced tourist malt IMO.
04-12-2015, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by scot37
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Laphroaig is an Islay malt not Speyside Aerolor
04-12-2015, 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by MickB
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My favourite glass was bought for me as a present. It is very heavy, has a thick circular base and a square rim. The base is 3/4" thick. Holding the glass is a pleasure in itself. Drinking from it is sublime.
Can you please let me know where I can find one like that??
...........I have my digits crossed that it will be surprisingly economical..........though somehow doubt it!
04-12-2015, 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Aerolor
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Oops! sorry my mistake - £199 it was. Still there is plenty of choice on that website, something to suit every whisky drinker's pocket I would think. Some I noticed are even nearly £30,000 a bottle. Do you drink it or put it behind your ears?
I find it difficult chewing a good steak if I can price it at more than £1 a mouthful!
04-12-2015, 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Aerolor
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You are right Scot37 - I read it wrongly - I just looked again and realised. There are so many to go at - has anyone ever tried them all? Hic
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