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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
bdgregory
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I was given a bottle of The Balvenie 12 year old for my bd earlier this year. It's my new favorite. I'll probably try the other ages when I finish this one, but the 12 yo is fantastic.
ksl822
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The Jura is a smooth, but peaty scotch. I prefer it with some ice.

The Macallan 18 is the best IMHO.

Happy Holidays!
lloydelee21
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If anyone likes Macallan 18, alternatives that may be fun to try:
- Macallan 30 (25 over-rated imho)
- Glenrothes 1985
- Midleton (older stuff)

If you like peat (ie, smoke) in your whisky:
- Springbank 18-year
- Ardberg Supernova (very smoky)
- Lagavulin 16-year (in between the above 2 smoky whiskys)

Enjoy!
baka1969
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I have no doubt Macallan 30 is terrific. At $1000 a bottle versus $80 a bottle for the Macallan 18 and $600 for the Macallan 25, I'm not exactly sure it's alternative.
kennyt
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You are so right, the Macallan's have priced themselves out of the market for me, I remember when the 25 was $99 and was available in the grocery store! Now it's hidden behind the counter in the LLS!
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