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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?
frogman
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kennyt
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Well, I still have a bottle of 25 yr old Macallan, haven't opened it up yet....

Happened to be at the liquor store the other day and they got the new 25 and 30 yr old Mac's. I must say I didn't buy either, they now come in cardboard boxes and are $350 and $600 per!!!

For that I'll go to London and visit Cadenhead's!
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nrchy
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I prefer a butterscotch malt!
timchen
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hi, guys,

is there any good single malt reference book? or any goood thread or discussion group in the net? thanks

Tim
pittsflyer
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Balvenie 21 year-old spoiled me. I used to really enjoy Glenlivet, but the Balvenie just seems to disappear across your taste buds. Unfortunately, $75 disappears from my wallet whenever I buy a bottle.
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gliderguider
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Timchen, for good books on single malts, look for anything by Michael Jackson (no, not THAT Michael Jackson). A good place to start might be "Michael Jackson's Complete Guide to Single Malt Scotch" available on-line.
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