Originally Posted by
Kagehitokiri
i thought macallan 25 was stronger initially, more complex, and longer lasting
i didnt think it was not scotch like or not like macallan 18 ? but im an amateur
macallan has fine oak, what are some other regular barrel non-peaty ?
Try the older Glenfiddichs, especially the 30 (if you can find it) and the new 26 recently released. Even the 21yo is special. My hubby likes the 18yo relative to cost. The 30yo is among my all time faves, but low stocks have made them stop producing it (and instead release the 26yo).
Cragganmore (even 12yo) is another excellent choice similar in profile to Macallan but always cheaper.
I'm not as big a fan of Balvenie, but the Balvenie 21yo Portwood is another of my all-time faves.
Highland Park 18yo or older, Aberfeldy and Aberlour 21yo also are wonderful. Dalmore 21yo is as well especially if you like a hint of smoke.
Longmorn 15yo and Springbank 15yo are good ones, too, if you can find them.