I'm not that experienced with single malts and want to find one in a mid-price range (what ever that is).

I'm looking for one thats not to peaty and has a mild fruit after taste, does any single malt like that exist??

thanks for your help all.

Dalmore, Balvenie Founders Reserve, Glenmorangie Port Wood, Glen Ord...to name a few :D

I second the Glenmorangie (though I'd probably go with the 15yr old oak cask), or the Oban 14yr. Have fun picking, and be sure to report back with which you get and how you like it!

Joe

Generally the older the whisky (16 y.o and up)the more mellow it becomes. The younger whiskies are a little more aggressive for many tastes. However an a budget I don't see much wrong with earlier suggestions

guid beginner malts arr....


in the sherry, sweeter, toasty, orangy, spicy area...

Macallan, Aberlour, Glenfarclas, Glenmorangie...


in the lemony, orangy, fruity, vanilla, honey area...

Glen Moray, Glen Ord, Bruichladdich, Cardu...


in the grassy, pear, apple fruity, grain, wheat area....

Bladnoch, Glenkinchie...


an the yins maist used by beginners (because o' their simple, easy drinkin flavours)
honey, pear, vanilla....

Glenfiddich, Glenlivet....


slainte mhath!


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Lots of variety. A nice, inexpensive whisky I have found somewhat recently is Tomatin 12 yr.

Bowmore is nice too for the price, they have a few different ranges from relatively friendly to those on a budget to "oh man, I wish I had more money for that one!"

I'd also recommend The Macallan - 12 or 18 YO. The 18 YO was what turned me on to scotch, and I think it's the better of the two, but it's a bit pricier than the 12 YO; both are great.

Glenfiddich 10 yr. is my suggestion. It's not to expensive, not to bold, and has a mild fruit aftertaste. I also like it better than the 12 yr.

I have tried Dalmore, Glenfiddich, Glenlivet15, McClelland makes 4 varieties that are very economical, they are a little on the young side. The McClelland Islay has a very distinct vanilla aftertaste, the McClellands tend to be a little on the hot side and work better with a little splash of water. Dewar's has a very good 12 year old, but it is a blend.

I came across the Tomatin 12 yr old and bought a bottle. I haven't tasted it yet. Has anyone tried it and would anyone care to give it a review?

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Lots of variety. A nice, inexpensive whisky I have found somewhat recently is Tomatin 12 yr.


Bowmore is nice too for the price, they have a few different ranges from relatively friendly to those on a budget to "oh man, I wish I had more money for that one!"

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