Single Malt on the sweeter side of things?

Between those two options, I would go with the Nectar D'or for a sweet profile (I got a candied grapefruit note off of it when I tried it once, fwiw). The Auchentoshan is a good sherried expression, but it retains the Auchentoshan signature 'grassy' note that would kick it out of the sweet discussion.

For truly sweet, I can't recommend anything other than Brenne Single Malt Whisky from France. Aged in cognac casks, it is creme brulee and/or strawberry shortcake in a bottle. An awesome 'dessert' whisky.

If you can't decide between your 2 choices, I would suggest a visit to your local whisky bar and do a taste test. Any good whisky bar would have both of them avaialble

Thanks for the replies so far. It's appreciated.

How about Glenlivet Nadurra? As of now, I am talking about all of this but will probably end up caving and buying a Caol Ila CS or something of the sort. LOL

@KRB80 The two you mentioned in your last post may not have the sweetness you are looking for

@KRB80

You have access to Caol Ila CS? Lucky you, it doesn't seem to exist anywhere in Canada...

@Nozinan Yes Sir. I also just noticed that they have Longrow 7yr Gaja Barolo as well. Decisions....See how I am already moving away from the original post? It's a complete mystery to me what I'll end up bringing home.

@KRB80 Between the Auchentoshan, and the Glenmorangie - I would go for the Glenmorangie.

@FMichael Thanks Daddy Pig! ;)

If you haven't had Glendronach 15 Revival, I highly recommend that one. Has turned me from a peat head to a Muscovado sugar sherry freak! Decadent,

@KRB80 Why not get your Caol CS AND SATISFY YOUR SWEET URGE WITH CUTTY SARK PROHIBITION, A BIG FLAVOR BLEND WITH A TRUCK LOAD OF SWEET AT A RIDICULOUS SMALL PRICE.?

I would go for the Glenmorangie Nectar D'or.... Let it oxidize a little and it turns into a true gem.

I have to say that contrary to popular opinion I was quite underwhelmed when I sampled highland park 18. At that price I'd say that there are more interesting whiskies available. As for your other purchase I have tried the nectar d'or and it's delicious. Sweet, pleasant glenmorangie! Thought about the aberlour a'bunadh? Heavy sherry with some lovely spice

I remember thinking the Auchentoshan Valinch was the sweetest whisky I've ever had when I tried it. But Nectar D'Or is probably your best bet between the two you mentioned.

'Arran', especially the 14 & 16yo OB's, both of which I can recommend.

Tormore 16yo at 48%. Very lightly sherried and nicely sweet.

For a malt that has not been finished in an ex-wine or sherry cask, the Strathisla 12 yr 43%ABV is rather sweet

Or grab one of those 40- or 50-year-old Strathislas that Markjedi1 just reviewed. I bet those are pretty reasonably priced.

@Pudge72 I second that recommendation for Brenne, if you can find it (although I'd describe it as bananas flambé rather than strawberry shortcake). The Scapa 16 is also pretty decent - almost like a salted caramel over vanilla ice cream.

@YakLord...I haven't had bananas flambe to make it a reference point, but I can definitely see any sort of 'sweet fruit' dessert profile as applicable to the Brenne...it is a great 'dessert whisky'! mmmm.

@Pudge72

Definitely try the bananas. really easy to do. butter and brown sugar in a pan until it starts to caramelize, then add bananas, turn over once (a little browning and softening), a good dose of dark rum (I like Havana Club or Flor de Cana) and a lighter...poof.. Serve over ice cream...

@Nozinan...thanks for the recipe. Sounds like something I will definitely have to try soon!

Since everyone's throwing in a different whiskey, I'd say Aberfeldy 12yo.sweet sweet sweet

I guess this may be too late but if you're still in the market for something sweet I would recommend you buy the Auchentoshan valinch 2012. It is a sweet lemon meringue pie of a dram!