raymoall Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 I've always been big on peat...the Ardbegs, Laphroaigs, all things Islay. But I've been looking to branch out a bit and after trying an Arran 10 on a whim, I bought another style from the distillery and really got into the Arran Amarone. I have a couple put away, but soon, I know, they will disappear. I need some help figuring out where to go from here in the $75 range. Seems like anything finished in Pedro Ximenez casks is popular, but Are these the sherry-bombs everyone talks about? Would I like them since I like the Amarone finish? Recommendations are appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Arran has done some nice single barrel releases including sherry and the few I have tried were very good but sadly already way above your price range. But I don't think of Arran as typically being a "sherry bomb". If you want to try something more like a "sherry bomb" I suppose Aberlour A'bunadh which is probably in that price range or close to it. But it is an NAS fully matured in Oloroso sherry, not PX. PX tends to add a lot more sweetness than Oloroso sherry finishes. Something fully matured in a fresh PX cask would likely get to be pretty dominated by the PX I should think. Since you like peat the Bowmore 15 "Darkest" might be worth a try in or around that price range (haven't bought one in a while). But again I believe it is Oloroso not PX sherry finished. Lagavulin Distillers Edition is aged in PX sherry but if you can find it then it will likely be more like $100+ I would guess these days. A much softer Highland whisky but Glenmorangie Lasanta has both PX and Oloroso finishing for a couple of years at a pretty affordable price as I recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymoall Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 Thanks for the reply. I was really surprised I liked the Amarone finish. I've seen some other wine cask finished malts (Arran has a Sauternes that I'm a little hesitant to try based on some reviews), so this is a new area for me beyond the peat. The Glenmorangie sounds interesting -- I'll see if any are around my area. Thanks again for adding a few to my list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megawatt Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Glenmoarangie Nectar D'Or is amazing if you can find it. But that Arran Amarone is a unique whisky for sure. The only pink whisky I've ever tasted. Natural colour, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonMPyle Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I enjoy the Lasanta and Nectar D'Or as well. Glenmorangie has a tasting pack of 100ml bottles that includes the Original, the Lasanta, the Nectar D'Or, and the Quinta Ruban for around $50, if I remember correctly. Good way to try them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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