Better than Johnnie Walker Blue

[BrianP.]

My dad will be turning 90 in a few weeks. For years now at Christmas time and such we buy him a bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue. What is better? A once in a lifetime bottle for a normal person. A couple a few hundred bucks is fine

[MIL-TFP-41]

I go for Laphroaig 25. Or even the 15. Tho some don't appreciate the peat flavor it does have. The stuff is amazingly good to my taste though.

[RobertELee]

For his 90th, you definitely gotta head to Costco!

[mkd]

Kirkland tequila and vodka are choice.
 Not sure if they have a whiskey.

[Jeff]

What is better?

I don't know anything about scotch, but here's a list of ones that are under $500
https://uproxx.com/life/best-expensive-scotch-whisky-under-500-ranked/

[Surface]

As a scotch drinker, there's nothing wrong with Johnnie Walker Blue. It's smooth and nicely balanced. There's really little "better".
I personally prefer Johnnie Walker Black because it has a little more alcohol 'heat' and I find many of the flavors more pronounced.

That said, your dad won't turn 90 again, so a special bottle is in order.

Since your dad is accustomed to the Johnnie Walker flavor profile, I'd stick with that brand and go with one of their more exclusive bottles.


A bottle of Johnnie Walker King George will set you back $600. Yes, it's a lot of money, however this is a special birthday.

[Smit]

I've never had Johnny Walker Blue but my personal favorite Scotch is Ardbeg Uigeadail. It's not as expensive but pretty damn good nonetheless.

[pmartin]

I've never had Johnny Walker Blue but my personal favorite Scotch is Ardbeg Uigeadail. It's not as expensive but pretty damn good nonetheless.

I think I choked a little bit trying to pronounce Ardbeg Uigeadail.

[Smit]

I think I choked a little bit trying to pronounce Ardbeg Uigeadail.

I don't think a non Scottish person is capable of pronouncing it.