Well, I've had the flu and lost my taste. It's back now and I've had about half the bottle of Dalmore 12yr. It's getting better and better each time. I'd like to try others but this seems so good. Is Balvanie better?
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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provided it doesn't go in the glass. Redkiwi, a man after my own heart ! I don't add a drop of water even when it's Cask Strength Macallan Cask Strength photo |
Luap, if you like Scapa you'll probably love its Orkadian neighbor, Highland Park. It's smokiness is delightful, much more delicate than the Islays, with an outstanding finish. Great character. Albert, I agree about the Cask Strength Macallan. But if money is not an issue I would recommend you try Bushmill's Single Cask Single Malt - aged in either rum, sherry or port casks. 108 proof and arguably one of the finest whiskeys available, certainly the finest I've enjoyed. Not cheap at $200+, four times the cost of the Macallan - and not a daily sipper - but worth every last cent. And I recently scored a couple of bottle of Edradour's cask strength...wonderful stuff. |
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