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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
emorrisiv
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Some of the worse roads and some of the narrowest. When I was there in 2001 I went over Conners Pass to Dingle. The road was as wide as a sidewalk, but the views; spectacular!

One Scotch you want to try and should be able to find is a excellent blend called "Bell's". It is not imported to N. America and is reputed to be made with Lagavullen. I have had several bottles and it is my favorite blend.Smoke and peet in a blended whiskey.

Have fun over there. I am envious.

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polk432
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When the only way you can drive is to look at the guy's tail lights in front of you. He drives into the ditch, and you follow him. I'll have another CARDHU please.
ebm
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Bad for the liver!!
lloydelee21
1,202 posts
 
My favorites:

Macallan 30-year, 18-year
Springbank 18, 21-year
Ardberg Supernova
Lagavulin 16, 21-year
St. Magdalene 26-year
Yoichi 21-year

I tend towards the Islays as you can see...but still find the 18- and 30-year Macallans to be 2 of the greats.
learsfool
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Lloydelee21, have you ever tried Laphroig? Lagavulin next door is also one of my faves.
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