19yo DS1 wants only one thing for Christmas

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An £80 single malt.

It's something a character in something he watches drinks. DS is not a big drinker, likes a beer with a curry but rarely has a second and he has occasionally enjoyed a single malt with his grandad.

The cost is about what we'd spend. His younger brother has a piece of tech at about the same price he'd like, but that seems like a "good" present compared to buying a 19yo strong drink.

Would you get it rather than come up with something else he doesn't really want? I suppose presents are supposed to be something extravagant you wouldn't buy for yourself...?

Lagavulin is not American and is a very good whisky

@Duanphen

God, I love whisky, but "It's something a character in something he watches drinks." has given me a massive cringe.

I mean... maybe it'll get him into decent whisky, rather than some American advert. There are some absolute crackers out there for that price and far less.

But it’s what he wants? And he has tasted it and likes it.

Why would you give him something different because of some sort of whisky snobbery,

Could be worse. OP

www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/36958/lagavulin-1991-200th-anniversary-charity-bottling

Lagavullin is a gorgeous whisky.

Don't pay £80 for Lagavulin, it's regularly about £55 on amazon.

@Duanphen

God, I love whisky, but "It's something a character in something he watches drinks." has given me a massive cringe.

I mean... maybe it'll get him into decent whisky, rather than some American advert. There are some absolute crackers out there for that price and far less.

Lagavulin's reputation as one on the best and most popular Islay whiskies predates any appearance on any show.

Why does it matter where he saw it before trying it?