What Whisky to Donate?

**Mael Coluim** · 22nd December 10, 08:36 PM

Interesting comments on the Glenmorangies. Monday night our Scottish Society had a toast to our departed chief at the British Pub. I had a Scotch Sampler of three Glenmorangies; Original (10 YR), Lasanta & Quinta Ruban. I toped that off with the 18 YR. I enjoyed the Qunita Ruban best. Bu It agree the Lasanta may have a broader appeal.

Oban 14 YR is one of top favorites. You can wrong with the Mcallans!

Great website Whisky Connosr. Thanks for the link.

**AKScott** · 22nd December 10, 09:10 PM

I haven't met a scotch I didn't like, in general the warmer the weather where I am sitting, the higher up the mountain side I want the still to have been.

I have tried I think three Glen Morangie's, my brother in law loves it. If your audience is less experienced with scotch I like Dalwhinnie a lot. Dalwhinnie is not as deep or robust as Glen Morangie, but neither will it be confused with an Irish or a cognac.

**Standard** · 22nd December 10, 10:03 PM

Been sipping on this recently, pretty good stuff. Not sure of the cost of a bottle though.

http://www.scotchwhisky.net/malt/bowmore.htm

**artificer** · 23rd December 10, 06:04 AM

Originally Posted by Standard

Been sipping on this recently, pretty good stuff. Not sure of the cost of a bottle though.

http://www.scotchwhisky.net/malt/bowmore.htm

My wife just gave me a bottle of that

Along with bottles of Laphroiag and Macallans. It's going to be nice and warm around the fire THIS holiday season.

Back O/T, If you're going for an auction piece, you should do something with a familiar name, but with a twist. I'm with Forrestermodern, any of the 'special bottle' Glenmorangie scotches would make a wonderful fundraiser.

**Mael Coluim** · 23rd December 10, 09:11 PM

Originally Posted by Standard

Been sipping on this recently, pretty good stuff. Not sure of the cost of a bottle though.

http://www.scotchwhisky.net/malt/bowmore.htm

I really enjoy the Islay malts. Not sure of the broad appeal though. I've toured the Laphroaig and Ardbeg distilleries. Need to go back and check out the Bowmore.

**gordontaos** · 6th January 11, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by AKScott

I haven't met a scotch I didn't like, in general the warmer the weather where I am sitting, the higher up the mountain side I want the still to have been.

I have tried I think three Glen Morangie's, my brother in law loves it. If your audience is less experienced with scotch I like Dalwhinnie a lot. Dalwhinnie is not as deep or robust as Glen Morangie, but neither will it be confused with an Irish or a cognac.

I heartily and enthusiastically concur,

**beloitpiper** · 23rd December 10, 10:13 PM

Bruichladdich Peat or Ardbeg 12 (cask strength)! Peat=awesome.

**ForresterModern** · 26th December 10, 08:08 AM

I knew I forget one of the Glenmorangies special finish single malts when I listed them above but had to go to the whisky cabinet to figure out which one---Glenmorangie Nector D'Or.

Any of their special finish bottlings, all around twelve years old I believe (10 in bourbon or sherry casks then two in the special finishing casks), would be a special item for an auction, for either an experienced whisky lover or a newcomer--they are all relatively smooth yet very tasty and a little off the beaten path for most scotch drinkers.

**CDNSushi** · 26th December 10, 05:40 PM

I would recommend staying away from anything overly peaty. Islay whiskys (IMO) are very much an acquired taste, and do not have as broad an appeal as something milder and middle-of-the-road. I for one, am not a fan of peaty whiskys I'm afraid.

Glenmorangie sounds like the best option! Failing that, many Speyside or Highlands whiskys would make an excellent donation.

**Andy Proffitt** · 28th December 10, 10:09 AM

Oban, Cragganmore, Highland Park, Old Pulteney. The first three are my favorite non-Islay all rounders. Old Pulteney is an oft overlooked malt that is top notch.