Best single-malt Scotch...

There are so many reasonably priced Single Malts, how can anyone argue that Scotch is'nt the King of Spirits for price and flavour. Day to day, I still come back to Glemorangie as a distillery, though Laphroig, Dalwinnie come close. If you ever get to the UK, go to the Highlands and follow some of the Malt Whisky trail, the most beautiful scenery and spirits you will find anywhere. I still think the old saying that the best stuff never leaves Scotland is probably true.

Have you heard the old story about God talking to St Peter about Scotland" I gave them the best scenery in the world, clear streams, Scotch whisky". St Peters replies "Why so great bounty Lord". "Wait till you see the neighbours I've given them"

"Aye, ifiT's not ScoT, iT's crap!"

For me it's a tie between 25-year-old Caol Ila and 5-year old Clynelish, with 15-year-old Macallan getting honorable mention, especially with milk chocolate. I have the 10, 12, 15, 18 and 25 Macallan at home, and every so often I do a vertical tasting. I think Macallan becomes less interesting after 15 years. By 25 years, it's a shadow of its former self.

Bowman islay 12 year is a steal at 30.00. It is, to my taste, quite similar to Lagavulin, and at half the price...a hell of a lot like Lagavulin!

Funny I was just thinking of this thread as I just got the details of my birthday trip.... Tuesday we fly to London for two days then to Prague for a week... so I will be visiting my favorite whiskey shop in the world, Cadenheads for some sampling and no doubt buying of rare single casks.....

Happy birthday to me, happy birthday to me.....