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Hey all,
I'm thinking about saving some money to buy my first 25 year old scotch. The idea is to have a dram once a year for the next 15 years or so. I doubt there are any BAD 25 yr scotches out there, but I'm sure there are overpriced ones. So, I'm asking those who have had at least two different ones: what would you recommend?
I guess my main point is to have something reasonably priced. I'm also thinking I should stay away from peated scotches, as I'm guessing the peat is way subdued after 25 years (although a 25 yr Talisker sounds delicious!
I'm leaning towards bunnahabhain, glenmorangie or edradour port finish, but would love to hear recommendations from people who know their old scotches!
in that context I would probably splurge on a Dalmore 25, but the Glenmorangie Quarter Century would be good too, or maybe the Glenrothes 25. I'm imaging that it should be a good sweet and old dram without too much complicated drama.
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I've only ever sampled 4 25 year olds (Glenmorangie, Glenlivet, Glenfarclas and Glengoyne) but they were all fantastic, with The Glengoyne 25 being my favourite. If I had to put them in order:
If my memory serves me right - the Glenfarclas is a lot cheaper than the others at around £110, the others being at the £250 mark.
@Chappers I haven't gotten around to Glengoyne yet, so it seems a little odd to start off with a 25 year. glenfarclas is the most affordable for sure, and that's a big appeal. but if I'm spending that kind of money, I want a nice presentation case (petty, I know); glenmorangie fits that bill nicely.
@kroman
Glenfarclas is not big on presentation as they want people to drink their 25yo and not display it
I have reviewed Lagavulin 25yr and Yamazaki 25yr and both are without doubt excellent whiskies - but way beyond $1000/bottle.
As for more affordable Single Malts with a 25 years age statement, I certainly recommend Caol Ila and Bunnahabhain. Glenfarclas 25yr is not a bad choice either, but I'm not sure if it's much better than the 21-year-old expression.
Of all whiskies mentioned, I'd probably pick Bunnahabhain 25yr.
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@kroman
greetings, the big question is what is your budget, then from there, Bourbon or Sherry cask, and there are not a lot of official bottlings at 25 year worth the big bucks, before you drop the coin, you should at least give a consideration to the wonderful independent bottlings from Gordon & Macphail and Signatory and Cadenhead and a few others, the bottles are also usually very nice and you can get some amazing whiskies this way
I like Aberfeldy 18 and 21 very much, there is an Aberfeldy 28 priced very reasonably around 250-300 EUR. but I think it may be a travel retail exclusive.
@kroman
The peat in an old single malt will reduce largely over the years. But it does not go away but changes into complexity. Most often into the better.
I would also have a look at:
Bowmore 25yrs
Benriach Authenticus 25yrs (quite rare)
Springbank 25yrs (a little expensive)
Highland Park 25yrs (a little expensive)
Aultmore 25yrs
Balvenie Triple Cask 25 (a little expensive)