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Old 08-14-2009, 10:52 AM
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Default Glenlivet / Bowmore 15 or Macallan/ Talisker / highland 10

what of the above should be my next purchase?
I am pretty new to whiskey, my first single malt was the Glenlivet 15.
Now I have these options:
Glenlivet 15
Bowmore 15
Talisker 10
Macallan 10
and maybe Highland park 10
I am not sure about the last one so take it as an option only.
If so, what should I get then? should I prefer "younger" macallan/talisker to 15 Glenlivet / Bowmore?
And what is preferable anyway, the Bowmore or the Glenlivet?
Advice will be appreciated.
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Old 08-16-2009, 11:57 AM
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Disclaimer: Im a beginner as well and all tastes are different.

That really depends on you. Which you will prefer is imposssible to know. However I can compare them to Glenlivet.

Macallan 12 for more Sherry Flavor (Sweeter).
I believe a traditional 10 yo OB does exist but it may be limited to GB as I have never seen it in the USA.
The "Fine Oak Series" in my opinion just isnt the traditional Macallan. I really dont care for the FO and I suspect Im not alone.

Highland Park 12 for a little more of everything.
It is known as the "Great All-Rounder" for a reason. It is very well balanced.
I find the flavors tend to change order of predominance with the weather and my mood.
Highly recommended. (Disclaimer: May be influnced by the HP12 currently in hand).

Taliskar 10 - Peppery and Smoky.
(Disclaimer: No personal experience.)

Bowmore 15 - Bring on the Peat.
Kind of a poor mans Lagavulin (local pricing). It is known to have an unusual wide range of "Cask Variation" so you will get some flavor drift from batch to batch.
(Disclaimer: No personal experience.)
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