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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
unsound
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-j., I used to like the imported and therefore packaged "Amphora". That's no longer availble here in the states. I now get most of my pipe tobacco loose from Barcley Rex in NYC. A good cigar has beautifull aroma, that is until it lingers. I tend to do the vast majority of my smoking outdoors. I've never heard of the Old Pulteney. What's it made of? I have to see if I can find some.
jawats
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Unsound,

Sorry - I hopped back into Single-malt land for a post there. Old Pulteney is a Single Malt from the Highlands - see here:

http://www.maltwhiskey.com/html/northhighlands.htm#Old%20Pulteney

That's an excellent site, by the way, for Single Malt reviews.

-j.
unsound
7,332 posts
 
-J., guess I'd have to put in a hookah to smoke it?
jawats
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Likely, yes - I haven't heard of any scotch-flavored hookah tobacco, though. Could be a huge seller for the guy who invents it.

-j.
matt_zak
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Do any of you live in Central Ohio? If so do you know of a store with a good single malt selection? I'm in Columbus and it seems hard to find anything other than the usual suspects (Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, Glenmorangie, Macallan & Bowmore).
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