So let's attack this from a different angle. I decided a long time ago that I like the smokey, peat flavor that some single malts offer (eg - Laphroaig), so I suppose that represents my bias. However, in a pinch even relatively neutral spirits such as Glenfiddich and Glenlivet are pleasant to my palate.

Because it was on the shelf of my local liquor store, I grabbed a bottle of MacAllan 12yr. Well, I've certainly tasted much worse liquor in my time but have to admit this just isn't grabbing me. Don't get me wrong, I'm not pouring it down the drain. If fact, I have a nosing glass in hand at the moment, however, it seems a bit too phenolic to my taste. I doubt that I'll buy a bottle of this again.

Which ones do you not like and what about them was the turn-off?