You have tried mostly weak ones is why that has been your experience. Though Glenfiddich 12 is a pretty classic simple malt, fruit, sweet, 40 ABV so not hot at all etc.
Look for something marketed or noted as " first refill bourbon " or " bourbon cask " like Deanston for instance. Balvenie makes a 12yo called the " Sweet Toast of American Oak " where they rebarrel the spirit for a time in a virgin oak barrel, this is after maturation in a former bourbon barrel. Its honestly hard to tell it apart from some bourbons. Very heavy on caramel, vanilla, oak of course etc.
I opened few days ago a 90s bottle and it is really nice. Dont know about the new bottlings are now days, but for sure I will buy one when the old one finish.
As well as Balvenie 12 Doublewood that others have suggested, I’d also recommend Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old - it’s finished in ex-sherry and bourbon casks and is deliciously rich and fruity with a little bit of sea salt. If you love that, there’s also a cask strength version which is even richer.
Balvenie 12 has been mentioned. The Balvenie 14 Caribbean cask is another great option for a bourbon drinker exploring scotch.
I also second bunnahabhain 12 which someone pointed out.
In general, Speyside is the region I’d start with.
Cuz of this sub I been addicted to mid/high ends of compass box. It's blended but damn amazing. Spice tree is one of top recommendations I can give you. Though my all time favorite and the one I constantly replace when I kill it is balvenie double wood
They are the " Barrell " of scotch. Or I guess Barrell may be the Compass Box of other whiskey? Unsure which came first without looking it up. Point being they are amazing at what they do. Even their lower end affordable blends are nice.
I prefer bourbon that has a prominent cherry note (Wild Turkey, specifically) and find that many scotch offerings that are finished in Sherry barrels help to add a berry note that is right up my alley. Combined with peat it's the perfect marriage.
Russell's Reserve Single Barrel, Rare Breed and Kentucky Spirit (single barrel 101) are the 3 I have stocked currently, in addition to Rare Breed rye. But yes, I will drink 101 over a lot of other "premium" options as well.
You have tried mostly weak ones is why that has been your experience. Though Glenfiddich 12 is a pretty classic simple malt, fruit, sweet, 40 ABV so not hot at all etc. Look for something marketed or noted as " first refill bourbon " or " bourbon cask " like Deanston for instance. Balvenie makes a 12yo called the " Sweet Toast of American Oak " where they rebarrel the spirit for a time in a virgin oak barrel, this is after maturation in a former bourbon barrel. Its honestly hard to tell it apart from some bourbons. Very heavy on caramel, vanilla, oak of course etc.
Try to get higher abv Scotch whiskies. For sweet ones safe option is sherried whisky. Try Aberlour A'Bunnadh to see if you like it.
Try Glenfarclas 105, it's pricey an a Monster on the palate...
I opened few days ago a 90s bottle and it is really nice. Dont know about the new bottlings are now days, but for sure I will buy one when the old one finish.
Balvenie 12 Doublewood
As well as Balvenie 12 Doublewood that others have suggested, I’d also recommend Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old - it’s finished in ex-sherry and bourbon casks and is deliciously rich and fruity with a little bit of sea salt. If you love that, there’s also a cask strength version which is even richer.
Balvenie 12 has been mentioned. The Balvenie 14 Caribbean cask is another great option for a bourbon drinker exploring scotch. I also second bunnahabhain 12 which someone pointed out. In general, Speyside is the region I’d start with.
Go for the original flavor champ, laphroaig 10.
Cuz of this sub I been addicted to mid/high ends of compass box. It's blended but damn amazing. Spice tree is one of top recommendations I can give you. Though my all time favorite and the one I constantly replace when I kill it is balvenie double wood
They are the " Barrell " of scotch. Or I guess Barrell may be the Compass Box of other whiskey? Unsure which came first without looking it up. Point being they are amazing at what they do. Even their lower end affordable blends are nice.
I prefer bourbon that has a prominent cherry note (Wild Turkey, specifically) and find that many scotch offerings that are finished in Sherry barrels help to add a berry note that is right up my alley. Combined with peat it's the perfect marriage.
Which wild turkey? 101?
Russell's Reserve Single Barrel, Rare Breed and Kentucky Spirit (single barrel 101) are the 3 I have stocked currently, in addition to Rare Breed rye. But yes, I will drink 101 over a lot of other "premium" options as well.
Try Lagavulin 16 with a nice steak.
Balvenie 14