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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
lloydelee21
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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.
lloydelee21
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Hi Learsfool,

Yes...i was surprised after many years of not trying it, that the Laphroig 10 year is actually quite good. I think the last time, i had yet to be introduced to real peat...and i found it way too smoky. Now that i find myself enjoy Islay whisky's...i was quite pleasantly surprised by Laphroig. Very, very sweet, thick (or oily as they describe it)...and very nice rich smoke.

I have the Lagavulin 12, 16 and distiller's edition at home...would love to get 21-year but too expensive!!!

Am on the waitlist for a 21-year Springbank!!!!!! whoo hoo!
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rja
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I had a dram of 25YO Longrow at a friends the other night, really impressive stuff.
I've also enjoyed 30 and 40 YO Laphroig both great but the 30 might hold a slight edge.
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nietzschelover
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21 year-old The Balvenie, purchased about nine years ago, is the best I have tasted.
However,I have not tasted many.
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