???Favorite Single Malt???

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So I've pretty much always been a fan of the Glenlivet 12 year. It's reasonably priced, readily available, fairly smooth and palatable. Lately, I've been trying scotch from differently regions. Some I've found interesting, some I'm not sure of, and some I'll put away for a few years to see if they grow on me.

It's kind of an expensive proposition to buy a bottle and not be happy with it. I know some try the mini bar sized bottles, but because of the way they're bottled, I'm not sure they are a fair representation of the actual spirits.

Anyone have any favorites they'd like to recommend?

Slainte,
Keith