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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
issabre
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ah yes, lagavulin...think i'll have one come to think of it!
learsfool
1,206 posts
 
I recently tried Laphroig, and think I like it even better than the Lagavulin.
unsound
6,115 posts
 
I'm not a Laphroig fan. Too much flavor of iodine for me. I've been told it's a favored ingredient by the better blenders. To each his own.
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kgturner
601 posts
 
i haven't tried too many single-malts yet, but so far my faves are the macallan 12 and talisker 10. i'll give the 10 year old laphroaig a try in the coming weeks.
stiltskin
499 posts
 
The Balvenie 12 year is my long standing choice.
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