Laphroaig quarter cask is also great. Its aged in smaller casks so its got an amazing soft sweetness, along with the peatiness. Its also about 48% alc so goes loads further
I'll second that, the quarter-cask is awesome - smoother, but just as smoky.
For something a little more heterodox, there are some great Japanese single malts out there - many of the mroe famous ones are really expensive, but there are still good deals to be had. Another really good one is the Welsh single malt, Penderyn. It can hold its own with the best the scots can do, and it's good value. I got one for a mate at Gerry's (on Old Compton St, isn't it?) and got a snifter glass with it, for about 20 quid, I think.
I'll second that, the quarter-cask is awesome - smoother, but just as smoky.
For something a little more heterodox, there are some great Japanese single malts out there - many of the mroe famous ones are really expensive, but there are still good deals to be had. Another really good one is the Welsh single malt, Penderyn. It can hold its own with the best the scots can do, and it's good value. I got one for a mate at Gerry's (on Old Compton St, isn't it?) and got a snifter glass with it, for about 20 quid, I think.