Need help...

[WhiskeyRookie]

Hey,
i have totally no knowledge about whiskey...
i want to buy a good whiskey
for a friend of mine who really loves whiskey (especially scotch and bourbon) !
So it would be really nice if you could help me...!

thanks!
yours, 'whiskeyrookie' :D

[Peter]

whiskeyrookie - hello!

Maybe this will help you...Here are some of the best selling single malt single malt Scotches sold in the States: Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, Macallan and Balvenie. Do you know if your friend prefers a single malt or a blend? If he/she does, here are some of the best selling blends (in the States): Dewar's, Johnnie Walker, J&B, Chivas Regal, and Cutty Sark.

I hear that Glenmorangie is the best selling single malt in Scotland and the The Famous Grouse is the best selling blend in Scotland.

There are so many good whiskies - if the above doesn't help you, then try and find out what Scotch your friend drinks now and maybe that will help me help you.

And by the way - have you checked out all the different Scotches on this site? Take some time to read about them which may help you with your decision.

Personally for me, I like Glenlivet 18 Year Old and Glenfiddich 12 Year Old.

[Peter]

OK, now you have me really thinking....

If someone was buying me a Scotch as a present, I'd like Macallan 12 Year Old, Glenfarclas 10 Year Old or Balvenie 12 Year Old....

[WhiskeyRookie]

thanks for your help, im going to look at the whiskeys on this site and check some stores for the ones you told me about...! I have totally no idea what my friend likes..., but im going to ask him soon! Thanks again...

[Peter]

You could always 'trick' your friend and say you were thinking of trying Scotch and ask what he/she recommends... Perhaps you might even get out of him/her..."I like this Scotch, but have always wanted to try this...."

Good luck - let me know what you decide and how your friend likes it!