Whiskey recommendation

Loire

Hi,

I'm having friends over for dinner this weekend. I'd like a nice bottle of whiskey for the gents after dinner. Can anyone recommend something a bit interesting/different, ideally under 50 euro?

Thanks!
Loire.

Lovely Bloke

the inclusion of the "e" kind of says you'd like something Irish.

However.

for after dinner, gentlemanly traditional kind of thing, you may also be smoking either cigars or a pipe.

I can tell you that a smokey, peaty Islay scotch goes very well with that kind of thing.

Laphroaig 10 would be a good place to start

Padraig Mor

Baldy Conscience wrote: »

Laphroaig 10 would be a good place to start

An excellent place to start! Just got a bottle of it last week - my God it's good stuff; like drinking a Bord na Mona peat briquette! You'll probably struggle to find it locally for under €50 though. If you want Irish and peaty, there is of course Connemara - should set you back €35 - €40.

Loire

Hi,

Thanks for the recommendations - I've drank Laphroaig before but way to peaty for me. I might give Connemara a go..

Loire.

Lovely Bloke

Don't get Turf Mór then!

adrian522

I think peaty whiskey is a bit of an acquired taste. You may be better going for something more appealing to most tastes like Bushmills 10 year old single malt (43.99) or Green Spot (49.99).

Both excellent Irish Whiskeys.

If looking for Scotch maybe something like a Glenlivet 12 year old (44.99) or Talisker 10 Year old (€53.99) which is smokey without being overly peaty.

All prices from O'Briens.

gandalf

Got a bottle of Teeling Whiskey Small Batch last week and its a very tasty dram and at €37.99 it's good value as well.

Loire

gandalf wrote: »

Got a bottle of Teeling Whiskey Small Batch last week and its a very tasty dram and at €37.99 it's good value as well.

Sounds interesting!!

am i bovvered

I like crested Ten.

twerg_85

The Teelings is good. A nice bourbon could go down well, especially if peaty isn't your thing.
Woodford Reserve comes in a nice looking bottle and is very tasty.

The Bushmills 10 is a great suggestion too.

F.

snollup

gandalf wrote: »

Got a bottle of Teeling Whiskey Small Batch last week and its a very tasty dram and at €37.99 it's good value as well.

Picked up a bottle of this last week and would highly recommend it.

Azza89

Greenore at 38 a bottle is a favourite of mine. Single grain, hits the spot.

Dartz

At the other end of the scale, just sipping away at a Yamazaki 12 myself right now. It's a sweet and fruity thing, and very smooth to drink, if a little pricy. But for relaxing times, make it Suntory time.

It's definitely a little bit unusual in Ireland - most people don't buy Japanese whisky, but it's exceptional. And will definitely intrigue your guests.

Loire

Dartz wrote: »

At the other end of the scale, just sipping away at a Yamazaki 12 myself right now. It's a sweet and fruity thing, and very smooth to drink, if a little pricy. But for relaxing times, make it Suntory time.

It's definitely a little bit unusual in Ireland - most people don't buy Japanese whisky, but it's exceptional. And will definitely intrigue your guests.

Thanks for that. Went with the Woodford Reserve and it went down well :pac:. Impressive bottle for the price point too.

Loire.