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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
pittsflyer
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Balvenie 21 year-old spoiled me. I used to really enjoy Glenlivet, but the Balvenie just seems to disappear across your taste buds. Unfortunately, $75 disappears from my wallet whenever I buy a bottle.
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gliderguider
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Timchen, for good books on single malts, look for anything by Michael Jackson (no, not THAT Michael Jackson). A good place to start might be "Michael Jackson's Complete Guide to Single Malt Scotch" available on-line.
islandear
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Timchen, Jim Murray's "Complete Guide to Whiskey" is a comprehensive and enjoyable introduction to whiskeys - Scotch, Irish, Bourbon, Rye and Canadian.
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hbarrel
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I keep returning to plain ole Glenmorangie 10 Year Old
For whatever the reason and after much experimentation I've decided to just keep the Glen around the house.
tfkaudio
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Hbarrel,
I've always far preferred the 18 year old Glenmorangie to the 10 year old. Do you prefer the 10? I'd love to hear your comparison of the two, if you've tried them both, which I'm confident you have.
In other news, Lagavulin 16, which definitely shows as a favorite in this thread, is no longer available (at least in the USA). It is sorely missed.
As for my own favorites...

1) Laphroaig 10 yr. (Although it seems to have lost some of its world-famous attack over the past 15 years.)
2) Springbank. Any vintage you can get your hands on. I've always loved the 15 yr. old. Does anyone else taste licorice here?
3) Royal Lochnagar. 10 years old, although I don't think it carries an age statement, has always been a favorite of mine.
4) Talisker. What else tastes ANYTHING like Talisker?

Tom
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