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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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jawats
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Likely, yes - I haven't heard of any scotch-flavored hookah tobacco, though. Could be a huge seller for the guy who invents it.

-j.
jawats
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The local place carries loose blends of turkish and Virginia tobacco, flavored and un-. I usually prefer one with a mild expresso edge, cool and long-smoking - but I experiment (just like with Scotches).

Most tobacco aficianados prefer non-flavored, but I've found one with a light expresso flavoring is very nice.

-j.
jawats
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I don't care much for cigar smell - I prefer pipe by a longshot. Unsound, do you prefer loose tobacco or tinned / prebagged?

-j.
jawats
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OH, one which I should have mentioned for excellent taste for the value is Old Pulteney.

-j.
jawats
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Unsound,

Sorry - I hopped back into Single-malt land for a post there. Old Pulteney is a Single Malt from the Highlands - see here:

http://www.maltwhiskey.com/html/northhighlands.htm#Old%20Pulteney

That's an excellent site, by the way, for Single Malt reviews.

-j.
jawats
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Ardbeg has always had an excellent taste to me, as have Cragganmore and Springbank.

With a tobacco pipe, Ardbeg works very well because of its intense flavor.

--Jonathan
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