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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
abe_av
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in no particular order:

Lagavulin 12 cask strength
Hbiki 17 blended
Laphoriag 10 cask strength
Old Pulteney 21
Old Pulteney 17
Hakushu 12
Clynelish 17 A. D. Rattray
Talisker 18

above are readily available. There are some individual bottling "oddities" that are fantastic but you probably won't find them in your area.
lloydelee21
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setting money aside, I actually prefer the 18-yr Macallan to the 25 year (or certainly do not consider it worse)...and then I find the 30 year just in a class almost by itself...or possibly alongside the 30yr Springbank.
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akg_ca
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Speyside single malt:

DALLAS DHU 1975

- distilled: 15/08/1975
- bottled: 21/08/2007
- aged 32 years, bourbon barrel;
- cask strength

-- mine was bottle #8 of 189; cask # 1491;

IMO: ambrosia and nirvana ......
lloydelee21
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Wow! sounds amazing. how does it compare with some of the older Speysides like Glenrothes or Macallans? I have had Glenrothes from '85, plus 25, 30-yr Macallans.
unsound
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If you're ever in New York City, may I suggest a visit to Park Avenue liquors, which is now actually on Madison Ave. (292). A fine selection of unusual Scotch whiskies.
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