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[Tech]

Seeking recommendations for semi-premium bottles for friends and special occasions. Not looking to drop BIG MONEY ($200 or under) and something I can find on a regular basis (3-4 times a year) .

I've been enjoying Balvenie 21yr for this the past few years if that helps. Price has increased steadily and is now the $140 range so I thought I would seek other options.

Thanks in advance.

[Rooster]

Laphroaig Quarter Cask, around $50/bottle
Lagavulin 16, around $65
Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist, $70-ish
Highland Park 12, $40 or so
Oban 14, $50
Balvenie 17 Madeira, $120
Bunnahabhain 10 Peated, $60-ish
Caol Isla 12, mid $40's
Glenmorangie 18, $80

The Bal 21 is wicked nice!

[5th Star Phil]

Lagavulin Distiller's Edition is my personal current favorite, possibly of all time. ~$120

Caol Ila 18 is my fav under $100.00.

Glenfiddich 21 year Caribbean Rum Cask is extremely unique and the best rum finished cask I've had thus far. ~$120

Glenfarclas 17, Highland Park 18, and any of the Distiller's Editions from Diageo (Cragganmore, Glenkinchie, Oban, Talisker, Caol Ila, Dalwhinnie) are all good, and no I don't work for Diageo. Massive variance of offerings there.

All pair with medium to full bodied cigars perfectly.

Cheers!