Same, I've been focused on bourbons for some time as the "good" tier is far more accessible. It's not that it's technically out of budget to go higher, just more on principle - like why did scotch decide to take off like this...it's like OPEC or something.

Caol Ila - nope, hadn't heard of it actually. I tend to prefer the highland ones/less smoky etc. Though the stuff about seafood is intriguing. I may well check it out just on that basis.

Edit: "Caol Ila is pronounced 'Cull Eela'." Ah er

Same, I've been focused on bourbons for some time as the "good" tier is far more accessible. It's not that it's technically out of budget to go higher, just more on principle - like why did scotch decide to take off like this...it's like OPEC or something.

Caol Ila - nope, hadn't heard of it actually. I tend to prefer the highland ones/less smoky etc. Though the stuff about seafood is intriguing. I may well check it out just on that basis.