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Don't immediately write off what the supermarkets sell.

Balvenie Doublewood 12 is a rather nice whisky - very palatable (to echo what tzijlstra said), affordable if you don't want to spend a fortune on a present and is available in my local supermarket!

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Starmoreboss is a very good suggestion. Always ready to give advice and won't attempt to up sell to you. Highland Park 12 y.o. Has been my choice of "gift" whisky for some years. An excellent all rounder with a unique quality; it is the most northerly of Scotch Whisky distilleries.

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As already been posted, Mitchells up by the Meadowhead roundabout. I can vouch for them. Bought many a bottle in their store. A good selection right at the back & there's always someone there to point you in the right direction.

 

My choice would be Glen Grant or Tamdhu, which also comes in a lovely shaped bottle.

 

But as another poster says, don't discount the supermarkets. Sainsbury's does Balvennie Doublewood & if you're looking forward for something a bit different, try Waitrose for an Irish whiskey call Green Spot.

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Starmoreboss is a very good suggestion. Always ready to give advice and won't attempt to up sell to you. Highland Park 12 y.o. Has been my choice of "gift" whisky for some years. An excellent all rounder with a unique quality; it is the most northerly of Scotch Whisky distilleries.

 

A nice smooth drink.

Tesco sometimes reduces the price from £33 to £25

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Depends what you are wanting to spend..

 

15 yr old Dalmore is a very nice one, costs around £50

 

If that's too much then you can never go wrong with a glenfiddich, costs vary but I recommend 15yr - 20yr old.

 

If you really want to push the boat out then Macallan is what I would say the nicest whiskey outside of 'rock star' prices :)

 

But I also would suggest visiting Mitchells Wine Merchants, excellent knowledge.. :)

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We watch supermarket whisky prices all the time. They have almost all the brands at £30+ for 3 weeks so they can shout about a reduction to £25 for 1 week. If you've got the time - wait until the price comes down.

 

My tip is Waitrose who sometimes discount more expensive brands. I once saw Green Spot at £25.

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Starmoreboss is a very good suggestion. Always ready to give advice and won't attempt to up sell to you. Highland Park 12 y.o. Has been my choice of "gift" whisky for some years. An excellent all rounder with a unique quality; it is the most northerly of Scotch Whisky distilleries.

 

Ooo, we went on a tour around the Highland Park distillery last year. Dad's Christmas pressie was a no brainer!

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