What's your favorite single malt Scotch Whisky?

[emolas]

Speaking as someone who's not a young 'in nor a stranger to drink, I'll undoubetdly ruffle some feathers with my own personal "tried-and-true" choices. However, please remember that taste is relative...so, don't take personal offense if you disagree.

Dislikes:

Islay malts: For example, Laphroaig has way, way too much of a medicinal taste for me (I liken its taste to the odor of a band-aid...). In fact, I feel the taste is too strongly balanced not to mention over-board. But, my wife likes it and that's why it's usually "in stock".

Any blended scotch: The work of the devil.

Likes:

Speyside malts: My personal favorite. For example, The Glenlivet is (in my opinion) as good a single malt as any. I know some will bemoan those words but (for me) this is a single malt that I can enjoy all evening, without breaking the bank trying to impress my friends and famliy. Glenfiddich is another popular example and I enjoy it as well.

Highland malts: The Dalmore (12 YO) is a favorite that I'll occasionally pick up for an "private evening" at home with my wife. This, like Glenmorangie, goes down easy yet it will certainly delight your palate along the way. If I'm ever short on cash, McClelland's is the way to go.

Well there's no need for me to put in an opinion because MacSimoin seems to have hit my EXACT thoughts on the matter. I've not had a chance to try Laphroaig yet but the other Islays I have tried I found less than palatable. Glenlivet 15 is my regular choice since it is so cheap. I will definately have to try some of the others mentioned here though since they have such a strong following.

[jdbenson]

I used to be a Highland Scotch fan; I just loved the smoothness of it. But since my brother turned me on to Laphroaig, it's now my favorite. I find now that I actually enjoy the complexity of it more than any other Scotch.

[BEEDEE]

If you find Laphroaig and Lagavulin too peaty, then the Islay to taste is Bunnahahain, IMHO.

http://www.bunnahabhain.com/index.php

Brian

[Kiltedfirepiper]

MmMmmmmm Balvenie......21 y.o. I love thee

Laphroaig....thats what I drank at my moms wake...still have half a bottle to be enjoyed on April 22 2008......or I may just buy another bottle then dont tell anyone!

but my alltime fav........DEWARS!!!!! I'm kidding of course!!!

every time I try to get someone to try scotch, they always make a face and say how gross it is.....usually due to a run in with Dewars.
when I give em a taste of a GOOD scotch....they usually get a big smile on their face!


KFP

[Mr. MacDougall]

It's probably blasphemy in here, but I prefer Bushmill's single malt Irish to any Scotch I've ever had.

[Bob C]

It's probably blasphemy in here, but I prefer Bushmill's single malt Irish to any Scotch I've ever had.

It probably IS blasphemy, but I agree. I'll say, however, that I prefer Jameson's to Bushmill's.

[Pour1Malt]

please tak this threid tae The Pub lads

[porrick]

It's probably blasphemy in here, but I prefer Bushmill's single malt Irish to any Scotch I've ever had.

Here is another sinner - make it Black Bush


But yes, I simply love Scotch too

[Oldhiker]

Personally, I am pleased some of you like Irish Whiskey. That just leaves more real "Whisky" for me !!

[Raptor]

Without a doubt Cock Of The North (even if it is a liqueur it's still a single malt)

My personal pick of the single malts would have to be St. Magdalene, although the distillery closed in the mid-80's. Out of my cabinet at present it'd be the 23yr old Glengoyne. Glenfarklas (sp?) if you can get it, otherwise, you cant go wrong with any Speyside.