KB24 Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 What are some of the milder or lighter Speyside scotches in the $50 range? Looking for what might be considered a beginner whiskey??? Thanks and have a nice weekend everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKA27 Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Glenlivet 12 Year Old is quite nice for that price point and I highly recommend the Glenlivet 18yo but the price point gets higher. Unsure what a bottle goes for in the States. Enjoy your weekend Sir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrubber Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I would recommend Glenlivet 12 as well. Nice Whisky for that price point. I also think Glen Moray 12 or 12 would fit with what you want. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 In the US, you could get decent Speyside whiskies that are 'lighter' and good for beginners such as Glenlivet 15 or Glenfiddich 15 for that price. Later on, you might like something from a sherry cask (i.e. something sweeter). In this case, try Macallan 12 or Benromach 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusguy Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Does it have to be Speyside? If not, I highly recommend Yamazaki 12 - the best Macallan I ever had Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMonk Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I definitely prefer Glenlivet over Glenfiddich, at least until the 21 YO comes into play. Anyway, not being a fan of very fruity whiskies, I'd say a Balvenie 12 or Macallan (haven't tried the new NAS) would be more of a beginners whisky, at least for my palate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shlomo Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Balvenie doublewood or Aberlour 10. Very easy slippers and certainly under your budget. Like water. Delicious, delicious water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sengjc Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 An Cnoc 12 Year Old. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarveyBoulevard Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 The Glenlivet 12 is my everyday scotch of choice and it's about $25 USD per 750ml bottle. Thank you Costco The 15/18/21 are great but price inches up as you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesNYC Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Not so easy to find, but I would suggest Tamnavulin. Light, some nice vanilla notes, easy drinking Scotch whisky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB24 Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 Thank you for the recommendations. Think I might go with the Macallan 12 and/or the Glenlivet 12. Have a nice weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rob Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 In the US, you could get decent Speyside whiskies that are 'lighter' and good for beginners such as Glenlivet 15 or Glenfiddich 15 for that price. Later on, you might like something from a sherry cask (i.e. something sweeter). In this case, try Macallan 12 or Benromach 10.I'd agree on the Glenlivet and Glenfiddich recommendations. A little less so on the Macallan. However, and sorry to disagree, but I think the Benromach 10 is anything but 'light and mild'. It's bottled at 43%, and viscously rich, with complex arrival and development. It's one of my favourite affordable drams - highly recommended, but certainly not fitting the OP criteria. Patrick, you may find the picture below of some use as a bit of a guide: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangolf18 Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Try Laphroaig Quarter Cask...very mild dram (jkjk). Glenlivet 12 is pretty decent stuff and fairly mild. Great beginner's scotch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB24 Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 Thank you Rob I'd agree on the Glenlivet and Glenfiddich recommendations.A little less so on the Macallan.However, and sorry to disagree, but I think the Benromach 10 is anything but 'light and mild'. It's bottled at 43%, and viscously rich, with complex arrival and development. It's one of my favourite affordable drams - highly recommended, but certainly not fitting the OP criteria.Patrick, you may find the picture below of some use as a bit of a guide: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 In the US, you could get decent Speyside whiskies that are 'lighter' and good for beginners such as Glenlivet 15 or Glenfiddich 15 for that price. Later on, you might like something from a sherry cask (i.e. something sweeter). In this case, try Macallan 12 or Benromach 10. I'd agree on the Glenlivet and Glenfiddich recommendations. A little less so on the Macallan. However, and sorry to disagree, but I think the Benromach 10 is anything but 'light and mild'. It's bottled at 43%, and viscously rich, with complex arrival and development. It's one of my favourite affordable drams - highly recommended, but certainly not fitting the OP criteria. No Rob, please don't apologise, it is I who should do so! I certainly cede to your expertise when it comes to enjoying Whisky. I should have written something like..."if you want something more complex in a Speyside whisky later on, try... Macallan or Benromach etc." in my original post. It is I who has confused things here! Thank you for your guide, it is excellent. I look forward to catching up and learning more from you at Havanathon 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rob Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Cheers John - looking forward to meeting you also. Though, don't expect much - my 'expertise' is relatively limited compared to some of the more experienced malt maniacs here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM-US Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 In addition to the suggestions above, might I add: Tamdhu 10 (price went up a ton, so maybe not worthwhile any longer, good at $20). Dalwhinnie 15 Glen Garioch 12 Cardhu 12 I can't tell you which of these are Highland or Speyside. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 In addition to the suggestions above, might I add: Tamdhu 10 (price went up a ton, so maybe not worthwhile any longer, good at $20). Dalwhinnie 15 Glen Garioch 12 Cardhu 12 I can't tell you which of these are Highland or Speyside. Half and Half! Tamdhu 10 and Cardhu 12 are Speyside, Dalwhinnie 15 and Glen Garioch 12 are Highland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surucipe Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Not Speyside but very accessible light and mild whisky: Glenkinchie 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicycorona Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Light brings Scapa 16 to mind, though $70 and island. Sticking to your criteria, I second Cardhu 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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