Because unless you know the guy's palette, you're likely to get him a bucket of piss he doesn't like. McCallan is well known, very well balanced, and even a guy who isn't a big fan of scotch (myself) can appreciate it.Why macallan, glenmorange, glenlevit when those are EVERYWHERE and can be gotten ANYTIME and are not special or "gifty" at all.
Goto a speciality liquor store and get a rarer, great scotch, I recommend Balvenie, which fits your price point
I'd like to send a gift to a colleague of mine for a favor at work. Budget - $50-$60. I'm thinking of shipping a bottle of scotch, but I know next to nothing about them (just never got into it). What would be a good brand/label to send?
Thanks!
Lagavulin 16, or if that's too pricey at your store, Talisker 10. Talisker is very strong for a 10 year.
Because unless you know the guy's palette, you're likely to get him a bucket of piss he doesn't like. McCallan is well known, very well balanced, and even a guy who isn't a big fan of scotch (myself) can appreciate it.
A good bottle of Laphroig or Oban would make me puke.
I'm not a huge fan of scotch but the last time I had Highland Park 12 it was pretty good. I think its around $50 a bottle which fits in your budget.
Bitch please, I don't need to be educated about scotches. Why anyone would even recommend an islay if they're not sure the recipient is a scotch fan is beyond me. I tend to prefer the speysides myself, but again, I'm not a huge scotch fan. Stop being a pretentious prick.more likely you are not very versed in your scotches, the ones you say make you puke are very peaty islay scotches.
Which Balvenie is not. I accounted for that in my recommendation. So go get educated about scotches you noob.
no such thing, scotch is disgusting. Mmm delicious burnt peat flavour.
Seconding Highland Park. It's a great scotch, and not ubiquitous, so it'll be somewhat special in it's price range. It's also unoffensive, and if someone likes whisky of any kind, they should like that.
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you could also go with Irish. Red Breast would make a great gift. If you gave that to me, you'd be my new best friend.
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You could also split the difference and get Connemara Irish whiskey. It's a peated Irish; the only one of its kind AFAIK. It's not as good as scotches in a similar price range, but it's quirky, and not something you see everywhere.
I'd like to send a gift to a colleague of mine for a favor at work. Budget - $50-$60. I'm thinking of shipping a bottle of scotch, but I know next to nothing about them (just never got into it). What would be a good brand/label to send?
Thanks!
Are you sure they really, really like scotch?
Maybe a bottle or two of good wine?
Grey Goose or K1?
Are you sure he drinks alcohol at all? Some people don't for many reasons (religious, member of AA or, like me, allergic to alcohol).
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