Best single-malt Scotch...

Hbarrel,
I've always far preferred the 18 year old Glenmorangie to the 10 year old. Do you prefer the 10? I'd love to hear your comparison of the two, if you've tried them both, which I'm confident you have.
In other news, Lagavulin 16, which definitely shows as a favorite in this thread, is no longer available (at least in the USA). It is sorely missed.
As for my own favorites...

1) Laphroaig 10 yr. (Although it seems to have lost some of its world-famous attack over the past 15 years.)
2) Springbank. Any vintage you can get your hands on. I've always loved the 15 yr. old. Does anyone else taste licorice here?
3) Royal Lochnagar. 10 years old, although I don't think it carries an age statement, has always been a favorite of mine.
4) Talisker. What else tastes ANYTHING like Talisker?

Tom

Oban is pretty good; nice clean taste to it..light compared to stuff like the Talisker (which I do NOT like)

Ahh, but if you want the Good Stuff you get Cutty Sark!

Hey guys,

I found a site www.sendvodka.com that has the "Lagavulin 16" that everyone is raving about. I don't know how the price compares to other places. Let me know. I'm eager to get a bottle to try it out. Oh yeah, my favs at the moment is Macallan 18 and 25.

Lagavulin 16 is (or should I say was until stocks ran dry!!)my personal favorite but is a an acquired taste. Each time you drink the more you appreciate it - just like good music. Used to buy in Duty Free for around 50$ !!!
Macallan 25 is a much smoother Scotch - don't try both in the same sitting.

Brought back to the U.S. a 21 year old Talisker from Skye that was incredible. On vacation and spent time at the bed and breakfast that was next door to Talisker's offices. The B&B was also owned by the owner of Talisker. Free tastings upon checking in. Absolutely delightful!