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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
hpk
8 posts
 
Althou Lagavulin is one my fav's. I had the opportunity to sample (ie 1oz) a 1965 Talisker. Best scotch I ever had, we won't mention the price to my wife though....
beam
29 posts
 
During my last trip to Scotland I fell in love with Oban. It is from the western shore and has a velvet texture and not too smoky taste.
vayasteve
171 posts
 
ARE You kidding arent we talking about AUDIO not BOOZE..Anyway SCOTCH SUCKS...
hifiharv
351 posts
 
Glendronach seems sanely priced considering it's quality. Silky, smokey, smoooth. Much better than the 15 year old Aberlour. You will all probably hate me for this, but, I like it with chocolate!
redkiwi
1,092 posts
 
Frogman, you did a much better job than I did getting this topic going. On those cold winter nights the combination of a good malt and good music forms a combined magic that is obviously shared by others here. This thread is intriguing because I agree wholeheartedly with so much that has been said. Of what I consider the affordable single malts, I agree with the Lagavulin, with Talisker coming in a close second with the Dalwhinnie, Bowmore and Oban up there too, but there are some nights and moods when I find myself in agreement with Dekay and prefer one of the Balvenies. When you step up to the more pricey vintage malts, I agree very much with the Springbank recommendation too. Hifiharv - chocolate or cheese are what I like, you are not alone.
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