Malt whisky suggestions wanted.

[glasgowcyclist]

If it has to be a recognised source then I would also recommend Highland Park but if you want something a little unexpected yet outstanding quality then try Amrut, an Indian single malt.

https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/amrut-single-malt-whisky/

“Malty, biscuity, sugarcane, caramelized nuttiness, apricot, citrus, ripe banana, roasted oak spices.​

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This is a well rounded and solid entry dram with a nice malty new oak core.​

No fancy cask finishes to hide behind, malt and oak is what you get here but it is high quality malt and oak which rivals that of good scotch.​

Good maturation the Indian barley and new oak barrels work harmoniously together, a solid display of the Amrut house style.​

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Complex, rounded and full bodied beyond its years due to the hot climate with continuous maturation which pulls every drop of flavor out of the oak and makes the malty Amrut spirit special.​

Bottled at 46% NCF and non-colored its a soft but full flavored exotic dram.”​

 

[Brandane]

want something special

A special Highland Park?

 

[Dave7]

A special Highland Park?

Had HP but not a "special" one. I will check it out.

 

[Brandane]

Had HP but not a "special" one. I will check it out.

If you've got £3600 burning a hole in your pocket, you could buy a bottle of this! 😄
They also have more sensibly priced special editions.

 

[Fram]

Yet another vote for Orkney's gold, Highland Park.
As previously posted, the peaty flavours tend to come from the western isles, especially Islay. I agree that they are an acquired taste; one that I am ashamed to admit (as an islander originally) I have never acquired after 58 years!

Despite living in Strathspey, I enjoy a nice medicinal LAPHROAIG (among others).

 

[MrGrumpy]

Despite living in Strathspey, I enjoy a nice medicinal LAPHROAIG (among others).

That’s just TCP , vile stuff.

 

[RoubaixCube]

@Dave7 id be interested in knowing what you eventually went with.

 

[MrGrumpy]

Santa came Good

 

[dan_bo]

Dalwhinnie is rockin at the moment. Not peaty.

 

[Fram]

Dalwhinnie is rockin at the moment. Not peaty.

Visitor centre 25th birthday event...
Slàinte mhath!

 

[bikingdad90]

I’ve got a bottle of this whiskey. No idea if it is anygood, it gets mixed reviews

https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/tamnavulin/tamnavulin-double-cask-whiskey/

 

[mistyoptic]

I’ve got a bottle of this whiskey. No idea if it is anygood, it gets mixed reviews

https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/tamnavulin/tamnavulin-double-cask-whiskey/

Rule of thumb: If you like it, it's good

On the rare occasion I don't like one, it is reserved for folk who want to put something in it, or my hot lemon when I have a cold...

To address the OP, Nikka Whisky from the Barrel is an alternative well worth considering IMHO

 

[Tribansman]

These are my favourites and reckon they fulfill your criteria:

Edradour 10 or
Bunnahabhain 12

Both smooth, rich and not too peaty 👍

 

[Dave7]

@Dave7 id be interested in knowing what you eventually went with.

Well........
I decided to go with Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban. The problem being I can only find it online as none of the stores seem to stock it.
Meanwhile someone bought me a decent bottle of Jura.

 

[RoubaixCube]

Depending which Jura it is, It might be peated (i cant remember if it was the Elixir or Superstition)