Best single-malt Scotch...

For God's sake, man, be sure to have some real ale (The White Horse on Parson's Green is amazing), cheese from the Neal's Yard Dairy, and Asian noodles at Wagamama as well. And that's besides all the touristy things to do.

The Dalmore 21 year is outstanding and priced reasonably for around $80, Dalmore Stillman's Dram 30 year is excellent also., but the 21 year is the best of the line. These are single Highland Malts blended by Richard Paterson, one of the best noses in the business.

Lagavulin seems to me the closest one can come to being overwhelmed by a deluge, a long ebb and tide reeking of peet and smoke without perishing. Almost existential. Otherwise a partiality for Oban, less idiosyncratic, balanced, smooth. Me mate for single malt does like Macallan - 25 when he can afford it. There's still so much to discover

I usually don't like when we get off topic, but, I'm really enjoying this one. I'm not familiar with many mentioned here. Thanks for the the putting me in the know. My favorite is McCallan 18 year old, to my mind their best value. I like Glenliviet on warmer days or before dinner, ironicaly though it's on the light side, I like this one over ice. My favorite "bump" with a beer, is Oban. On a cold winter's night I find Lagavulin warm and inviting. After dinner I like Bunnahabein (spelling?). I detest Laphroiag, taste like medicinal iodine to me. To each his own. Thanks again for the tips.
Can any one recommend a "scoth like" bourbon? I prefer scotch, but I'm intrigued by the possibilty.

McCallan by day, Oban by night...