BTW: happy with peated and un-peated! My favs probably are Laphroig, Ardberg and Lagavulin, but for every day I’m not sure - maybe I’m just kidding myself!!!

 

Ta all!

Michael

17 minutes ago, SPR08Y said:

BTW: happy with peated and un-peated! My favs probably are Laphroig, Ardberg and Lagavulin

 

Now ya talkin' my friend 😃👍

 

As to drinking em every day, well if you're old enough to have worked somewhere 27 years then ur old enough to be making sure ur enjoying every moment.

🙏🙏

8 minutes ago, tripitaka said:

 

Now ya talkin' my friend 😃👍

 

As to drinking em every day, well if you're old enough to have worked somewhere 27 years then ur old enough to be making sure ur enjoying every moment.

🙏🙏

Very true...😀

This is my regular drop

Buy Glenfiddich 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL Online (Lowest prices in Australia) | Dan Murphy's (danmurphys.com.au)

 

If everyday means not too heavy then this fits the bill perfectly. One of the best Speysides.

 

There are probably many folks here who know much more than I do.

 

But in my limited experience, one of the most enjoyable things I've ever tasted, booze wise, is Hellyers Road 12 Year Old Whisky. It's Tasmanian, and all I can say is it just tasted "right". I enjoy Glenmorangie and Laphroaig but when the mood strikes, the Hellyers Rd was the go to when I just wanted to indulge. It's slightly over $100 at ~$130 a bottle. But I suggest trying it.

Edited August 16, 20214 yr by Snrub

5 hours ago, Snrub said:

There are probably many folks here who know much more than I do.

 

But in my limited experience, one of the most enjoyable things I've ever tasted, booze wise, is Hellyers Road 12 Year Old Whisky. It's Tasmanian, and all I can say is it just tasted "right". I enjoy Glenmorangie and Laphroaig but when the mood strikes, the Hellyers Rd was the go to when I just wanted to indulge. It's slightly over $100 at ~$130 a bottle. But I suggest trying it.

Agree with you, I like Hellyers Road! Though to 'quaff' (or is that wine) and 'guzzle' (possibly more appropriate), and to have as a 'go to' as regular drop and an album before bed, a bit exxy! Need to get some again soon! 

Edited August 16, 20214 yr by SPR08Y

24 minutes ago, SPR08Y said:

Agree with you, I like Hellyers Road! Though to 'quaff' (or is that wine) and 'guzzle' (possibly more appropriate), and to have as a 'go to' as regular drop and an album before bed, a bit exxy! Need to get some again soon! 

I agree...a tad exxy for a regular drop...

My secret...shhhhh...is not to buy under 45% ABV for a 'go to'...I find that it lasts that little bit longer...whereas the 40% is too easily sniffted, quaffed, guzzled and before you know it...  

"Sniffted!" - nice, forgot about that... Ha!

On 12/08/2021 at 1:53 PM, SPR08Y said:

As I departed a job that I have had for nearly the past 27 years I was given a lovely Tom Dixon Decanter. So my intention is to fill it with an everyday go to Scotch, probably a Single Malt. Would consider blended....

 

What should I put in it? 

 

 

Less than $100 per bottle to be considered. (That's verging on OTT for everyday I know...) 

According to boy wonder son who thinks he is the Inner West of Sydney's hippest and coolest bartenders with nail polish, etc... - what ever has an ugly label dad! Not a bad point actually!

 

Kind regards,

Michael 

 

Also have two of the glasses. Nice!

 

 

 

 

 

Deanston 12

Deanston Virgin oak

Clynelish 14

Bruichladdich Classic Laddie

Glen Scotia Double Oak

Bunnahabhain 12

Ledaig 10 (peated) 

Loch Lomond 12 & 18

Glengoyne 10 & 12

Laphroaig 10 

Oban 14

Bladnoch 10 & 11

Glencadam 10 

Kilkerran 12

Glenmorangie portwood.

 

Just a few samples of many fine drams 👌 some are just over $100, but can be found on sale occasionally under $100👍

I could list more but i'm over thinking about it....

 

 

Edited August 17, 20214 yr by Mushroom01

Wow! Great list, familiar with a few of those! Drank far too much Oban in Oban many years ago...

On 12/08/2021 at 6:01 PM, Neo said:

https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_375519/monkey-shoulder-blended-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml

That's my go to

7 minutes ago, blybo said:

That's my go to

Oh yeah now that does look nice and inviting for a 'go to'...thank you...

2 hours ago, blybo said:

That's my go to

Next on the list!

Or Johnnie Black! (just cause it matches the Decanter)

On 12/08/2021 at 9:12 PM, BugPowderDust said:

If it's a day to day drinker, something to be shared, always in the mood for it, I'd get something easy like a Highland or a Speyside malt. 

 

The Glenmorangie above is a good example, but I'd also consider Johnny Walker Green (vetted malt), Balvenie Doublewood, Dalwhinnie or even Oban 14 yo if you'd like something with some mild peat.

 

While I love peated whisky, it's not a decanter drink unless you are the Marlboro man and have already cooked your taste buds with cigarettes.

 

Upvoting the Balvenie Doublewood. Great drop. Very smooth.

2 minutes ago, nowallet said:

 

Upvoting the Balvenie Doublewood. Great drop. Very smooth.

It is yum! 

Shootout tonight! 
 

 

Leaning towards the Black… 

9 minutes ago, SPR08Y said:

Shootout tonight! 
 

 

Leaning towards the Black… 

Shootouts are great fun and thanks for keeping us in the loop.

 

For $50 JW Black is pretty reliable. Tho putting it up against plenty of other options within your original budget bracket and I think it will be left behind. Maybe you can keep us posted on that as well👍

The $100 budget was more about keeping recommendations in some level of check… I’d prefer to keep it well below that! It’s a bit like ‘recommend me a Turntable’ here on SNA with no ceiling, things go crazy really quickly, if you know what I mean. 

@SPR08Y if you like the JW black, then you should really try the Green if not already. Can be had between $64 to $72

2 minutes ago, jgunner said:

@SPR08Y if you like the JW black, then you should really try the Green if not already. Can be had between $64 to $72

Years ago, thanks! Will revisit! 

I can highly recommend the bunna in the image below

Edited August 25, 20214 yr by jgunner

Glengoooyne Michael 🤩 the 12 yo appeared at one of my locals, now almost two bottles later it's disappeared 😟 

9 hours ago, jgunner said:

I can highly recommend the bunna in the image below

Have been eyeing that Bunnahabhain off since you recommended it...with a long name to rival the 85 character Kiwi Town...the longer the better, it must be good!?!

Have been waiting for your tasting comments...but then I see it's an Islay type whisky which means it's peat tainted?!? So maybe I'll pass...

10 hours ago, BLAH BLAH said:

Have been eyeing that Bunnahabhain off since you recommended it...with a long name to rival the 85 character Kiwi Town...the longer the better, it must be good!?!

Have been waiting for your tasting comments...but then I see it's an Islay type whisky which means it's peat tainted?!? So maybe I'll pass...

I'm pretty sure it's not peated, just like the 12yo I have. They do make a peated one.