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Posted 3 days ago

How do Single Malts Compare with Whisky Liqueur's?

Really love Glayva and Drambui with just a little bit of ice.

Got some Morrisons vouchers to use and I'm tempted to try a single malt and like the sound of Glenmorangie 10.
If like those liqueurs, would I possibly enjoy Glenmorangie or another Whisky?

Only Whisky experience is trying Whyte &
Mackay or Bells with coke, not massively keen on them. Can drink a Jack Daniels with cola but not neat.

Should I try a bottle of Glenmorangie or am I wasting my money/ vouchers??!!
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  1. aLV426's avatar
    I just had a quick look at my collection and discovered an old litre bottle of Drambuie - it's going for around £100 (!?)
    Glenmorangie 10 is a lot smoother than Whyte & Mackay, Bells or Jack Daniels, it could be enjoyed neat, but it's not as sweet as Drambuie
  2. RoosterNo1's avatar
    Glenmorangie has a sweet, non smokey taste, but it'll be light years away from liqueurs !
    A few drops of water will tame the bite, and heavens forbid you can add a mixer (but that's sacrilege to a malt)
    It's not massive money, so go on treat yourself !
  3. PeacePipe's avatar
    Try one in a bar or ask friends if they have a malt.
  4. airbus330's avatar
    If you are accustomed to whisky liqueur you'll probably find a single malt a bit of an assault on the palate until you get used to them. Particularly anything described as heavily peated or cask strength. If you want Scottish, I'd suggest buying a miniature or 3. I'd give bruichladdich Classic, Macallan Double Cask and Balvenie 12 a go. If too strong add a TINY amount of water, literally a few drops. Another alternative is the Welsh malt Penderyn Madeira cask, which is sweeter than many Scottish malts and is a fine drink.
  5. DJSlime's avatar
    My recommendation is always Highland Park 12, as it has a little bit of everything and it's normally on offer.
  6. Deedie's avatar
    there is not point in asking anyone which malt you will enjoy.

    the only person who is going to know that is you, by trying some.
    makershaker's avatar
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    Thats not what I asked. I asked how do single malts compare with Whisky Liqueur's ?
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