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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
stevecham
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Macallan 18
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cpdunn99
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For me, Lagavulin, Taliser, Aberlour. Got a bottle of Macallan 18 yr as a gift. It's very smooth, sherried, but I like more heft to my single malts!
dsr314
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Glenmorangie, madeira wood finish
bunglesplat
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Any Islay malt is worth a go if you like peat and smoke, but I echo the earlier recommendations for Laphroaig Lagavulin. Consider also the outstanding Ardbeg and Port Ellen malts (the latter no longer being in production and thus a bit harder to find). As previous posters have indicated, Talisker on Skye is also an excellent dram (and worth a visit if you're in the area).
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cpdunn99
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I'll hafta keep a lookout fer that Port Ellen!
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