Which Macallan (whisky) should I bring to my old best friend's house in the USA from the UK?

Coriolanus
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 06:00:33 +0000
In My Humble Opinion

Which Macallan (whisky) should I bring to my old best friend’s house during my tour of ALL THREE Massapequas on Long Island, New York, next week?

I’ll be visiting mainly to sign closing documents for my Mother’s house. I haven’t seen my friend, Eric, since I left the USA about 11 years ago.

I know for his honeymoon he went to at least Scotland and Edinburgh, and I can’t recall what whisky he brought back, yet it was really good. And I know he still partakes.

I’ll be limited to what Heathrow Duty Free sells, so if any of you know what to look for there, I’d be obliged.

I’m thinking something well beyond 18 years old and double or triple casked. Yet they may only have the one kind that sells. The sky isn’t the limit (last time there, I saw some $2,500 Cognac).

So, comparing to what Waitrose sells (in empty boxes), and on say a $300-400 budget, what is truly worthy of bringing to the USA?

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