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Best single-malt Scotch...

I have to give credit to Redwiki for the inspiration to start this thread. Yes, certain malts better compliment certain music or certain moods. Of the fifteen or so different malts in my cabinet right now, my favorites are: Aberlour "Antique", similar to the popular Macallan, but not as syrupy; a bit drier, light hearted and less complicated; great with Mozart and Brubeck. Mortlach "Limited Edition" cask strength. Powerful, smoky, mysterious. Great with Bartok, Berg and late 'Trane. Loch Morar 25 yr old. Incredibly complex and intense, with a hint of honey and flowers. Great with Poulenc, Stravinsky and Bill Evans. Any other single-malt aficionados out there?
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david12
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I was in an Isle of Mull hotel 30 years ago, when one of you colonials came in, and asked for the best malt in the house , with ginger ale. The barman grabbed him by the throat in a friendly fashion " You DOONT put ginger ale in malt whisky sur"
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kennyt
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David,

A friend of mine was in Scotland and his boss ordered a Macallan 25 on the rocks with water....

The barman looked at him and shook his head and said 'Aye, I'll do it, but it pains me heart!'
bongofury
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15 year old Rum from Haiti
learsfool
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I have to agree with all of the posters who said Lagavulin. I will have to try this Laphroig many of the Lagavulin lovers also mentioned, haven't had that one. For me, Lagavulin is far better than Oban, Talisker, Glenlivet, and MacCallen. It was the first single-malt I ever had, actually, but I have yet to find a better.
jppenn
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I was introduced to Scotch with a 16 year Lagavulin and now many years later, after trying just about every Scotch on the planet, have not found anything better...oh yeah, cheaper maybe, but not better!
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