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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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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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Oban is king
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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.
grinnell
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I love Lagavulin 16yo but also have a nice weakness for Balvenie Portwood.
I also love strange national liquours like Unicum, Talla Vannin, Cynar, Bechorovka, Balsam, etc.
abe_av
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Lagavulin 16 is awesome!!! Costco carries for only $62 per bottle -- got 4 for myself ;-) hehehe.....

I am new to whisky but Lagavulin opened a whole new area for me. Put a large order from local Liquor store and will have some serious A/B'ing in summer vacation:

Balvenie 15 Year Old Single Barrel Single Malt Whisky 750ml

Glenmorangie Nectar D'Òr Extra Matured Range Sauternes Cask 750ml

Laphroaig 10 year old Islay Single Malt Whisky 750ml

Laphroaig 10 year old Original Cask Strength Islay Single Malt Whisky 750ml

Laphroaig 15 year old Islay Single Malt Whisky 750ml @

Springbank 15 year old, Distillery Bottling Single Malt Whisky 750ml

Talisker 10 year old Isle of Skye Single Malt Whisky 750ml

1992 Talisker Distillers Edition Isle of Skye Single Malt Whisky
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