Aberlour 10 Year Old

G'day Mosis, I've been eyeing this one off in Dan Murphy's for a while but I never end up buying it, I always go the extra 10 bucks and end up with a Laphroiag 10 ! Worth a go you think?? But have been going through too much expensive whiskey of late and am looking for a nice cheaper scotch as alternative to JW black... Any suggestions for over here in Oz for around $35 for your everyday dram ? I was thinking of having a go at the J&B rare - tried that??

@Scoey1975 Aberlour 10 is much sweeter and no peat or smoke compared to Laphroaig, but all in all I really enjoyed it and think it is a great place to start when trying a sherry style whisky. I am sort of on the same journey as you trying to find affordable whiskies that are not rubbish. I really didn't like J&B, teachers or dewars all that much, (for drinking straight anyway, they are all fine with coke or soda water) I do like JW black and monkey shoulder but for me Bailie Nicol Jarvie is my favorite in that cheap price range. I also noticed 1st choice is stocking 'Black bottle' which is an islay blend, I am pretty keen to check that out also. Hope this helps! Do you have any recommendations at all?

This is a great first review of what is probably one of my favourite whiskies. Best of luck on your journey, @mosis522! I've heard that Black Bottle is good, but it is unavailable in Ontario. Depending on what your tastes are, The Balvenie 12yr Double Wood is also a nicely sherry-finished whisky, and Highland Park 18 is a nice balance of sherry and peat.

@YakLord Thanks for the kind words, I am definitely enjoying the journey! Black bottle haas just begun being stocked here, pretty keen to try it out. It is nice to have the other Aussies and Canadians help each other out as we seem to be in the same boat with our whisky prices and selections. The Balvenie is on my list to try and you just convinced me to do it soon! Cheers