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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
jfkeith
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I am currently enjoying a few nice and reasonably priced single malts.

Lagavulin 16 is, for my money, an excellent Islay malt.

Longmorn 15 (Speyside) is an incredible bargain at approx. $60.

Macallan Cask Strength continues to impress me. I keep a bottle of Macallan 18 in my office, but open it far to infrequently...
pepperdog
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Bruichladdich 18, Lagavulin 16, The Macallan 18, Glenmorangie 21, Highland Park 21, Springbank 18, Bowmore special reserve 25....and on and on.
I gotta admit, there's something to love in any quality single malt over 15 years old....I even like Lafroig 16.
Nice thread,
I think I'll have me a nice dram of The Macallan Special reserve 18 and a Bass Ale.
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kennyt
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I had an 18 yr old Benrinnes last night, only available in extremely limited quantities (single cask) but one of the best scotches I've had.

Pepperdog, I haven't seen the Mac SR 18 for years, loved the purple label, and the scotch of course!
beheme
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audiobroke
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I like Glenlivet 12 year. I know a bit plain, but I'm only 30, I haven't even heard of many of the other ones that are mentioned. Also, for a decent bargain J+B 6 year does the trick. Most often it's just a canadian whisky on the rocks.
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