You all need to join the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, if you are at all serious about Scotch. The commercial bottlings listed above are all good, but the best bottles I have had were single malts which were single-cask, undiluted, and not chill filtererd. I suppose my all-time favorite was a 16 year old Ben Nevis, but can not remember the exact bottle number. Some over-30-year olds (which I collect, up to a point - I wouldn't want to die with an undrunk collection) I have had contained bottled happiness. I don't know how they capture that, but some bottles have it.
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?
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