Whisky drinkers of SW

I want to get my brother a really good whisky, price around £70 but I don't drink so I have no idea what to get. Does anyone have any recommendations?

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DrWatson · 70-79, M

I like Oban Scotch. Their most expensive variety costs more than the equivalent of 70 pounds in the US, but that includes import duties. So it is probably within your budget if you buy it on your side of the pond.

MartinII · 70-79, M

@DrWatson Unfortunately it currently costs £70 on Amazon in the UK, and that’s just the ordinary 14 year old. I’m not sure why it’s so much more expensive than other malts, but it’s my favourite.

DrWatson · 70-79, M

@MartinII I buy Little Bay, which I think has a unique kind of flavor. It is the least expensive of the Oban scotches. I just checked online and discovered that in addition to the 14 year old, there is also an 18 year old, of which I was unaware. I was referring to the 14 year old when I responded. (It was $94 when I looked on the shelf at my local liquor store last weekend.)

MartinII · 70-79, M

@DrWatson I must look out for the Little Bay. I finished my bottle of the 14 year old a week or so ago. I’ll have to splash out on another soon.

Beautifullyderanged · 41-45, F

@DrWatson thank you :)