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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
pardales
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This is a great thread. If I may inject a small bump into the road of this thread......what are your favorite blended Scotches? I know.....so pedestrian........well here it goes:

2. Dewar's is my regular choice.

1. Dewars 12 is even better, but just barely worth the $10 more a bottle than regular Dewar's. I don't get it often.

3. Famouse Grouse is good too but I prefer either of the Dewars.
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rsuminsby
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Gliderguider - you have a true appreciation for fine malts! Have you ever been to Islay? A very remote spot - I've never set foot there, but have flown over it many times during a tour of duty flying fighters in England.
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gliderguider
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Blended? Pinch, probably. It's been so long... :-)

I had a shot of Johnny Walker Blue in a bar once, courtesy of my boss (it was during the tech bubble, 'nuf said). I was seriously underwhelmed.
redkiwi
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I will "third" Gliderguider's list. I rarely bother with Laphroig these days, and if I wander away from the Lagavulin and Talisker, then it is to sample a less powerful, more gentle drop such as the Balvenie or even the Glenmorangie that they mature in port kegs.
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gliderguider
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And let's not forget the cask strength whiskies!

There are quite a number of distilleries that have "cask strength" bottlings, with an alcohol content ranging from 55% to 65%. They can be a remarkably potent experience, from the alcoholic start, through an usually complex middle to a finish that goes on for days :-)

I opened a bottle of Aberlour Abunad'h last night (60%, sherry-cask matured) and I was reminded again whey I like this style so much. It's robust, involving deeply satisfying. Kind of like a really good SET amp.
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