I had some when Iain Banks died as a 21yr rum finished Glenfiddich was his favourite when he toured various scottish distillieries to write Raw Spirit. It was great.
I'd actually steer clear of Aberlour A'Bunadh, or at least the 60% stuff. It's just too much and was christened 'gut rot' by popular acclaim the next morning.
As most people here suggest, I'd get an Islay malt, although probably not Laphroaig - something like Ardbeg or Bunnahabhain are better in my opinion.
It might also be worth getting hold of Iain Banks "Raw Spirit" book, which are him driving round scotland, drinking Whisky. Not the Culture, but an entertaining way to learn something of the distilleries.
This one: http://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/glenfiddich-21-year-old-caribbean-rum-finish-in-presentation-box-whisky/?srh=1
I had some when Iain Banks died as a 21yr rum finished Glenfiddich was his favourite when he toured various scottish distillieries to write Raw Spirit. It was great.
(Also buy Raw Spirit: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Raw-Spirit-Search-Perfect-Dram/dp/0099460270/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415549021&sr=8-1&keywords=raw+spirit )
Raw Spirit by Iain Banks
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Raw-Spirit-Search-Perfect-Dram/dp/0099460270
A tragedy he died too soon.
I'd actually steer clear of Aberlour A'Bunadh, or at least the 60% stuff. It's just too much and was christened 'gut rot' by popular acclaim the next morning.
As most people here suggest, I'd get an Islay malt, although probably not Laphroaig - something like Ardbeg or Bunnahabhain are better in my opinion.
It might also be worth getting hold of Iain Banks "Raw Spirit" book, which are him driving round scotland, drinking Whisky. Not the Culture, but an entertaining way to learn something of the distilleries.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Raw-Spirit-Search-Perfect-Dram/dp/0099460270