Light and mild scotch

[KB24]

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!

[MIKA27]

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

[Scrubber]

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.

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[JohnS]

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.

[Lotusguy]

Does it have to be Speyside? If not, I highly recommend Yamazaki 12 - the best Macallan I ever had

[TheMonk]

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.

[shlomo]

Balvenie doublewood or Aberlour 10. Very easy slippers and certainly under your budget. Like water. Delicious, delicious water.

[sengjc]

An Cnoc 12 Year Old.

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[HarveyBoulevard]

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.

[JamesNYC]

Not so easy to find, but I would suggest Tamnavulin.

Light, some nice vanilla notes, easy drinking Scotch whisky.

[KB24]

Thank you for the recommendations. Think I might go with the Macallan 12 and/or the Glenlivet 12.

Have a nice weekend.

[Guest rob]

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:

[dangolf18]

Try Laphroaig Quarter Cask...very mild dram (jkjk). Glenlivet 12 is pretty decent stuff and fairly mild. Great beginner's scotch.

[KB24]

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:

[JohnS]

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.

[Guest rob]

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!

[TM-US]

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.

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[JohnS]

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.

[Surucipe]

Not Speyside but very accessible light and mild whisky: Glenkinchie 12

[spicycorona]

Light brings Scapa 16 to mind, though $70 and island. Sticking to your criteria, I second Cardhu 12.