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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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gliderguider
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I tried SA Triple Bock a couple of times, but wasn't that thrilled - it was just too thick and unbalanced for me. Samiclaus is about as far as I can go in that direction. I do like Celebrator Doppelbock a lot. It's not much of a cool-me-down lawnmower beer though :-)
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Even though I'm an Islay guy, in my book the "best" single malt for the money has got to be the 18yr Macallan. It strikes the ideal balance between quality and price. IMO it beats the 25yr Macallan and at a considerable cost advantage. There are some mighty single malts out there but with mighty price tags attached. I always feel confident recommending the 18yr Macallan. Again IMO the Islays are best very old (30 - 40 yr), even the Ardbeg. Unfortunately, banks don't give loans for whiskey.
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BTW: If you run across some Longrow your efforts will be justly rewarded!
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Well, I still have a bottle of 25 yr old Macallan, haven't opened it up yet....

Happened to be at the liquor store the other day and they got the new 25 and 30 yr old Mac's. I must say I didn't buy either, they now come in cardboard boxes and are $350 and $600 per!!!

For that I'll go to London and visit Cadenhead's!
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I prefer a butterscotch malt!
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