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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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truemaineiac
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Thanks Llyoyd, I will definitely check those suggestions out, I do not need much encouragement, especially at this time of the year. I have heard good things from others about the Macallan 18 and must try even though I am not a fan of the younger versions.
lloydelee21
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Truemaineiac - please post back your impressions! Enjoy! Regarding Macallan, I think they have taken advantage of their name and started selling some whiskys where I think its just about the label...sad but it is business sometimes. I concur about the 10 and 12...and particularly the 15 in terms of price/performance. The 18 is nice, but frankly for the performance, it too has some real challengers. I like the older Glenrothes...you can buy a 1985 for about the price of the 18 year Macallan. You may like Highland Park 18---a highland but about as smooth as the speyside with a slightly creamier richer flavor.
bongofury
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Bowmore
lloydelee21
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any particular Bowmore you recommend?
mikha65
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Sturg1 is right. Lagavulin 16
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