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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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mghcanuck
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Recently opened a bottle of Bowmore - Mariner 15 yr old - and was very pleased. Has the peat/smoky character of Islay malts, although a little tamer than others, and is very nicely balanced.

Balvenie 12 and 15, as well as Lagavulin, are favourites. Aberlour Cask Strength is a little too hot for me, but the Aberlour Antique is very nice. Tried a Springbank bottling at a restaurant a few years ago and was very impressed.

So much Scotch, so little time (and money).
wildoats
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Talisker, lava of the God's
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pehare
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for the buck...dalmore 12. thanks fellas........
larryi
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For the money, the 16-year Lagavulin is pretty good.

But, of the Islay Scotches, my favorite, so far, is a 30 year old Laphroaig. I like that strong burnt peat and Iodine taste (okay, some say it has the hint of the ocean, I say it tastes a bit like iodine).
r3fico
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9 out of 10 stores I've been to in the last 6 months are out of Lagavulin. I've heard Lagavulin's bottled everything it had.

Anyone know?
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