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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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Hi Rich,

Macallan 18 is stunning and despite its expense, it competes well with much more expensive whiskys

Glenmorangie always good for a solid, slightly sweet and smooth whisky

Balvenie 21...some love, some like. Very agreeable though i much prefer the Macallan 18 which is ridiculously drinkable.

Enjoy!
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roscoeiii
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I am curious about that Jura 16. Only had younger versions of it.
bdgregory
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I was given a bottle of The Balvenie 12 year old for my bd earlier this year. It's my new favorite. I'll probably try the other ages when I finish this one, but the 12 yo is fantastic.
ksl822
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The Jura is a smooth, but peaty scotch. I prefer it with some ice.

The Macallan 18 is the best IMHO.

Happy Holidays!
lloydelee21
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If anyone likes Macallan 18, alternatives that may be fun to try:
- Macallan 30 (25 over-rated imho)
- Glenrothes 1985
- Midleton (older stuff)

If you like peat (ie, smoke) in your whisky:
- Springbank 18-year
- Ardberg Supernova (very smoky)
- Lagavulin 16-year (in between the above 2 smoky whiskys)

Enjoy!
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