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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

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learsfool
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I have to agree with all of the posters who said Lagavulin. I will have to try this Laphroig many of the Lagavulin lovers also mentioned, haven't had that one. For me, Lagavulin is far better than Oban, Talisker, Glenlivet, and MacCallen. It was the first single-malt I ever had, actually, but I have yet to find a better.
learsfool
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I recently tried Laphroig, and think I like it even better than the Lagavulin.
learsfool
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Lloydelee21, have you ever tried Laphroig? Lagavulin next door is also one of my faves.
learsfool
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Hi Cpdunn - I too probably prefer Lagavulin, but lately it has been so much more expensive than the Laphroig, so I have gone with the latter. My brother is a big fan of Talisker, I don't think I have actually tried that one.

Frogman, I'll have to try some HIghland ones again sometime. It was long ago now that I decided I greatly preferred the Islay ones and haven't ever gone back.
learsfool
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Frogman, what is your opinion of the Islay ones? Laphroig and Lagavulin are my favorites.
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