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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?
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david12
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There are so many reasonably priced Single Malts, how can anyone argue that Scotch is'nt the King of Spirits for price and flavour. Day to day, I still come back to Glemorangie as a distillery, though Laphroig, Dalwinnie come close. If you ever get to the UK, go to the Highlands and follow some of the Malt Whisky trail, the most beautiful scenery and spirits you will find anywhere. I still think the old saying that the best stuff never leaves Scotland is probably true.

Have you heard the old story about God talking to St Peter about Scotland" I gave them the best scenery in the world, clear streams, Scotch whisky". St Peters replies "Why so great bounty Lord". "Wait till you see the neighbours I've given them"
david12
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I was in an Isle of Mull hotel 30 years ago, when one of you colonials came in, and asked for the best malt in the house , with ginger ale. The barman grabbed him by the throat in a friendly fashion " You DOONT put ginger ale in malt whisky sur"
david12
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If you are going to Scotland, the best distillery tour, not necessarily best whisky, is at Aberlour.

A word of warning to drivers, it ends with 6 small whisky samples, including 2 cask strength. I went 2 years ago and had to walk about breathing in lungfuls of fresh air for 2 hours, before I felt it was safe to drive.
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