Good Scotch in a Moderate Price Range
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What is a good price for Single Malt Scotch Whisky?
Let me establish the price range I decided was 'Good' for a bottle of Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
The minimum price range is 30GBP, $48 US Dollars or $45 Australian Dollars. For cheaper options click here.
The maximum price range is 50GBP, $80 US Dollars or $78 Australian Dollars. For more expensive bottles click here.
Of course these prices will shift as the exchange rate does and are based on currency conversions in July 2011.
The minimum price range is 30GBP, $48 US Dollars or $45 Australian Dollars. For cheaper options click here.
The maximum price range is 50GBP, $80 US Dollars or $78 Australian Dollars. For more expensive bottles click here.
Of course these prices will shift as the exchange rate does and are based on currency conversions in July 2011.
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Award winning Single Malt Scotch
in the 'good' price range
BOWMORE TEMPEST / 10 Year Old / Batch 2 - Islay - Price 39GBP AWARDS Gold Medal "Best in Class" International Wine and Spirits Competition 2010.
The first bottling of Bowmore's Tempest was one of our favourite whiskies of the year so far, and it looks like you all must have agreed - they've run out! Here's a new batch, which we're sure will be just as good.
ARDBEG 10 YEAR OLD - 35GB -Islay - Price 35GBP
Smokey. Peaty. In your face.
The Ardbeg 10-year won a series of medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition between 2006-2010, winning two gold and three silver medals.
TALISKER 10 Year Old - Islands (Non Islay) Price - 30GBP
AWARDS Gold "Best in Class" International Wine and Spirits Competition 2010
The first bottling of Bowmore's Tempest was one of our favourite whiskies of the year so far, and it looks like you all must have agreed - they've run out! Here's a new batch, which we're sure will be just as good.
ARDBEG 10 YEAR OLD - 35GB -Islay - Price 35GBP
Smokey. Peaty. In your face.
The Ardbeg 10-year won a series of medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition between 2006-2010, winning two gold and three silver medals.
TALISKER 10 Year Old - Islands (Non Islay) Price - 30GBP
AWARDS Gold "Best in Class" International Wine and Spirits Competition 2010
Cheapest Scotch
in the 'good' price range
TALISKER 10 Year Old - Islands (Non Islay) Price - 30GBP
AWARDS Gold "Best in Class" International Wine and Spirits Competition 2010 / Malt Maniacs Awards 2010: Best Natural Cask Award 2010 (Daily Drams). A massive success as the island representative in Diageo's 'Classic Malts' series, Talisker 10yo's profile keeps increasing as more fans discover its intense coastal spicy, peaty character. A truly elemental malt.
BALMENACH 1999 / CONNOISSEURS CHOICE - Speyside - Price 30GBP.
A youthful Conniosseurs Choice vintage bottling of the little-seen Balmenach, a blend-fodder Speyside distillery whose owners Inver House have yet to release an official bottling despite buying the distillery in 1997 and bringing it out of mothballs the following year. Hopefully that will be rectified soon.
GLEN ELGIN 12 Year Old - Speyside - Price 31GBP
Glen Elgin 12yo is a top-quality malt, highly sought-after for blends. This is a little-seen single malt expression that represents great value for money.
ABERFELDY 12 Year Old - Highland - Price 31GBP
An Eastern Highland malt that was almost unknown until it was bought by Bacardi in 1998, Aberfeldy's main claim to fame is as the heart of the excellent Dewar's blend. Clean and polished malt with a touch of honey and spice.
BRUICHLADDICH WAVES - Islay - Price 31GBP
This is the repackaged edition of Bruichladdich Waves, which has now dropped its age statement (and the peating level slightly too, we're told). In this case, the finishing casks are Madeira.
AWARDS Gold "Best in Class" International Wine and Spirits Competition 2010 / Malt Maniacs Awards 2010: Best Natural Cask Award 2010 (Daily Drams). A massive success as the island representative in Diageo's 'Classic Malts' series, Talisker 10yo's profile keeps increasing as more fans discover its intense coastal spicy, peaty character. A truly elemental malt.
BALMENACH 1999 / CONNOISSEURS CHOICE - Speyside - Price 30GBP.
A youthful Conniosseurs Choice vintage bottling of the little-seen Balmenach, a blend-fodder Speyside distillery whose owners Inver House have yet to release an official bottling despite buying the distillery in 1997 and bringing it out of mothballs the following year. Hopefully that will be rectified soon.
GLEN ELGIN 12 Year Old - Speyside - Price 31GBP
Glen Elgin 12yo is a top-quality malt, highly sought-after for blends. This is a little-seen single malt expression that represents great value for money.
ABERFELDY 12 Year Old - Highland - Price 31GBP
An Eastern Highland malt that was almost unknown until it was bought by Bacardi in 1998, Aberfeldy's main claim to fame is as the heart of the excellent Dewar's blend. Clean and polished malt with a touch of honey and spice.
BRUICHLADDICH WAVES - Islay - Price 31GBP
This is the repackaged edition of Bruichladdich Waves, which has now dropped its age statement (and the peating level slightly too, we're told). In this case, the finishing casks are Madeira.
Most Expensive Scotch
in the 'good' price range
Ardbeg Uigeadail - Islay - Price 50GBP
A fine drop of Ardbeg bottled at cask strength. A marriage of Ardbeg from bourbon barrel and sherry butt which gives a sweet and smokey finish to this malt. Uigeadail is the loch from which all Ardbeg water flows. An absolutely stunning whisky, and following the demise of the Airigh nam Beist this probably represents the best value in the core range.
Balblair 10 Year Old - Highland - Price 50GBP
The now-discontinued Balblair 10yo is a gentle, medium-bodied malt with a pleasantly sweet palate, well-structured with malt, vanilla and honey notes. A great beginners malt.
Glenlivet 12 Year Old / French Oak Finish - Speyside - Price 50GBP
Uniquely finished in French Limousin Oak, from the Dordogne region of France, renowned for bringing flavours to fine wines and cognacs. An elegant 12 year old with a balanced dry, nutty and spicy oakiness.
Imperial 15 Year Old - Speyside - Price 50GBP
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Speyside - Price 50GBP
A fine drop of Ardbeg bottled at cask strength. A marriage of Ardbeg from bourbon barrel and sherry butt which gives a sweet and smokey finish to this malt. Uigeadail is the loch from which all Ardbeg water flows. An absolutely stunning whisky, and following the demise of the Airigh nam Beist this probably represents the best value in the core range.
Balblair 10 Year Old - Highland - Price 50GBP
The now-discontinued Balblair 10yo is a gentle, medium-bodied malt with a pleasantly sweet palate, well-structured with malt, vanilla and honey notes. A great beginners malt.
Glenlivet 12 Year Old / French Oak Finish - Speyside - Price 50GBP
Uniquely finished in French Limousin Oak, from the Dordogne region of France, renowned for bringing flavours to fine wines and cognacs. An elegant 12 year old with a balanced dry, nutty and spicy oakiness.
Imperial 15 Year Old - Speyside - Price 50GBP
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Speyside - Price 50GBP
Best of the Highland Region
in the 'good' price range
OBAN 14 YEAR OLD available for 35 GBP
Malty. Smokey. Heather.
GLENMORANGIE NECTAR D'OR available for $43 GBP
Dessert. Smooth. Sweet
Malty. Smokey. Heather.
GLENMORANGIE NECTAR D'OR available for $43 GBP
Dessert. Smooth. Sweet
Best of the Islay Region
in the 'good' price range
ARDBEG 10 YEAR OLD available for 35GBP
Smokey. Peaty. In your face.
The Ardbeg 10-year won a series of medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition between 2006-2010, winning two gold and three silver medals.
BRUICHLADDICH ORGANIC 2003 available for 40 GBP
Worlds first Organic Islay Scotch
Smokey. Peaty. In your face.
The Ardbeg 10-year won a series of medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition between 2006-2010, winning two gold and three silver medals.
BRUICHLADDICH ORGANIC 2003 available for 40 GBP
Worlds first Organic Islay Scotch
Best of the Speyside region
in the 'good' price range
MACALLAN 12 YEAR OLD SHERRY OAK available for 35 GBP
Smooth. Sweet. Sherry.
GLENROTHES SELECT RESERVE available for 31 GBP
Smooth. Easy drinking.
Smooth. Sweet. Sherry.
GLENROTHES SELECT RESERVE available for 31 GBP
Smooth. Easy drinking.
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gypsyman27
Aug 19, 2011 @ 1:41 pm | delete
- I really don't drink Scotch, but I think some of this is a bit on the lowbrow side. See you around the galaxy...
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Margo_Arrowsmith
Aug 18, 2011 @ 6:17 am | delete
- I don't drink scotch, but I applaud your expertize.
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Tipi
Aug 8, 2011 @ 1:54 pm | delete
- I'm not a Scotch drinker but do appreciate your expertise on the subject for the moderate price range.
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filmic
Jul 30, 2011 @ 5:27 am | delete
- Nice Lens!
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