What dram is in your quaich?

[Starhunter451]

What do you recommend that is not a peat monster?

[mookien]

What do you recommend that is not a peat monster?

Assuming, perhaps incorrectly, that you are interested in a good "cask strength" malt, I heartily recommend the aforementioned Aberlour A'bunadh, if you like a great sherry finish. Forrester Modern got me onto this dram and it is excellent - my favorite Aberlour.

If you prefer an "oaky" aspect, I recommend the Macallan 15-year, red-label "CASK STRENGTH" as opposed to their "FINE OAK" (though ironically the 15-yr FINE OAK is my favorite Macallan overall). I prefer the "CASK STRENGTH" on ice or with a little added H2O. I see it less and less, however, so it may be more difficult to find than the Aberlour.

Neither of these malts has a dominating peaty aspect. Good luck and let us know what you decide and how you like it.

[David Thorpe]

Assuming, perhaps incorrectly, that you are interested in a good "cask strength" malt, I heartily recommend the aforementioned Aberlour A'bunadh, if you like a great sherry finish. Forrester Modern got me onto this dram and it is excellent - my favorite Aberlour.

If you prefer an "oaky" aspect, I recommend the Macallan 15-year, red-label "CASK STRENGTH" as opposed to their "FINE OAK" (though ironically the 15-yr FINE OAK is my favorite Macallan overall). I prefer the "CASK STRENGTH" on ice or with a little added H2O. I see it less and less, however, so it may be more difficult to find than the Aberlour.

Neither of these malts has a dominating peaty aspect. Good luck and let us know what you decide and how you like it.

If, on the other hand, 43-46% ABV is sufficient, I can heartily recommend several relatively inexpensive but fine tasting drams...

Aberlour 12, Balvenie Doublewood 12, Cragganmore 12, Dalmore 12, Dalwhinnie 15 and MacAllan 12 are all on my favorites list.

[ASinclair]

What do you recommend that is not a peat monster?

Highland Park 12 is just a bit smoky, but not a peat monster.

[Starhunter451]

I do nt mind smokey, but slap you in the face does not appeal to me.

I am still tryng scotches to find one to fit my love of irish whiskeys. Bushmills black label is pretty good.

Let you know what happens.

[ASinclair]

I do nt mind smokey, but slap you in the face does not appeal to me.

I am still tryng scotches to find one to fit my love of irish whiskeys. Bushmills black label is pretty good.

Let you know what happens.

I don't always drink Irish whisky, but when I do, I prefer Bushmills. Stay thirsty, my friend!

[Starhunter451]

By preference, I will drink John Jameson.

[ctbuchanan]

I do nt mind smokey, but slap you in the face does not appeal to me.

I am still tryng scotches to find one to fit my love of irish whiskeys. Bushmills black label is pretty good.

Let you know what happens.

Perhaps you should venture into one of the better blends. Dewar's 12 year Reserve is an excellent choice or if you want to touch your toe into a slightly peatier dram try the Famous Grouse Black Label. Blends are popular for good reason and are very often a very drinkable alternative to more expensive single malts.

[StevieR]

Perhaps you should venture into one of the better blends. Dewar's 12 year Reserve is an excellent choice or if you want to touch your toe into a slightly peatier dram try the Famous Grouse Black Label. Blends are popular for good reason and are very often a very drinkable alternative to more expensive single malts.

I'm away on business this week and stuck in a hotel on my lonesome. Just cheered myself up with a double measure of Black Grouse. I'd highly recommend it.

[ForresterModern]

Tried out a couple bottles of Bruichladdich lately which is a typical Islay brand, but they make two unpeated varieties in The Laddie (bourbon barrel finish) and The Rocks (french red wine cask finish) that are very nice and very UN-Islay-like, for those of us who prefer something a little less----uhhh---bracing.