Best Single malt......

[jd_1984]

For around £25-£30. The relative in question likes fine whiskey, but it is a regular birthday not a special one so not going OTT. Anything other than Glenfiddich/GlenMorangie, something a bit different perhaps?

[rowanwitch]

Macallan if you are not sure how his preferences lie.... or how about a taster pack with 4 or more miniatures covers a few bases

BTW JD is a sour mash isn't it?

[scotman]

On here you will get a lot of personal preference. i am not a whisky drinker.
Try here for some objective views.

http://www.scotchwhisky.net/malt/index.htm

[Quizmonster]

There's no such thing as a bad Scottish single malt, but one of my favourites - though rarely heard of - is Glendronach. It may well be an eye-opener for your relative as it was originally for me.

[daffy654]

Old Pultney is a really nice single malt.

[Count-A-Strong]

You can't beat a Wee dram of Laphroaig.

[daffy654]

Monkey Shoulder is another nice one, it also has the benefit of being in a quite unusual bottle. It is a triple malt though, not a single.
http://www.thedrinksh...etail.php?prodid=2600

[EcclesCake]

I agree with others that Highland Park is a nice dram. As much as I like Islay malts they are very distinctive and not the everyone's taste, it could be a risky strategy unless you know you Uncle likes them. Having said that I fully support MarkRae's comment about Laphroaig Quarter Cask!

[beattie819]

Dalwhinnie.........light and moreish!

[Quizmonster]

Given that there are just over 100 active single-malt distilleries in Scotland, we'll soon have recommended ALL of them at this rate!

[Fenwickl]

McKellans cask strength, a treat, about £30, perhaps £35, if your budget can stretch that far.

[jd_1984]

Feedback for all those who kindly posted.
I went with a bottle of 10year old Laphroiag Single Malt @ £28 in Tesco!

[webbo3]

Good choice jd, I hope your relative likes and appreciates it.



Dave.