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Originally Posted by LightningNZ
Not sure if it's been mentioned yet, but my wife and I love Caol Ila 12 year. It's seriously peaty (tastes to me like distilled cigars) and that's the attraction. We tend to sip it neat because it's a bit pricey to go diluting but it's pretty awesome with pretty much any other classic combo (Drambuie anyone?).
I haven't tried the 18 year and 25 year versions, but I'm perfectly happy with the 12 year. For a more affordable and middle-road whiskey, we also really like Glen Livet 12 year. Personally I think it's underrated but maybe that's because it's a bit too easy-going?
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I'm a fan of Caol Ila 12 yr. If you like that try Auchentoshen Three Wood for some serious flavours. Held in three different casks over a period.
Several whiskies have come out of the old 45 South\Wilsons Distillery in NZ which shut down umpteen years ago. There was about 700 casks left in a warehouse which sat for a number of years till some one figured out it was all single malt and was starting to really taste good.
First expression was 'The Milford' at 10 yrs I think then a couple of 12 and 15 yr old releases. Not many casks left now so the price has gone up considerably and they have sold them to boutique resellers who have selected and created their own expressions now up in the 25 yr old category under a variety of names.
I beleive there is a new distillery down Otago way using water and grain from the Southern Alps but it will be a while before anything comes out of that.
I had a bottle of Suntory 15 yr old from a Japan trip I did few years back. Beautiful stuff but I have never seen it over here although I've searched. Our major liquor wholesaler, Glengarry's has a selection of Japanese whiskies. I must attend one of their tastings if they offer that.