Which "single malt whisky" do you prefer?

al_the_bundy · March 6th, 2016, 09:43 AM

I realize that "single malt" is what connoisseurs choose so I hope to get some opinions from you about your favourites. I bought a limited edition a few years ago, Bruichladdish's "Octomore ed. 06.2" 58,2%. It was exceptional, so that must be my vote.

**seldomseen** · March 6th, 2016, 10:13 AM

Another Islay malt Bunnahabhain

**Red Imp** · March 6th, 2016, 11:27 AM

From the most northern distillery on the Scottish mainland.

**andw** · March 6th, 2016, 01:01 PM

Could be any one of several depending on what I feel like at the time

though getting hold of it presents a challenge in itself.

If I had to narrow it down...Ardbeg.

**justme21** · March 6th, 2016, 01:11 PM

Haig Club...when I can afford it.

Marcsimus · March 6th, 2016, 01:16 PM

Ardbeg all the way!

ernesto12 · March 6th, 2016, 02:16 PM

**haroldeye** · March 6th, 2016, 02:55 PM

I always thought Laphroaig tasted like bleach until a Scot advised me to take it one third two thirds with vey cold water. Result absolute heaven.

I am also very fond of Glenmorangie, especially the port barrel one.

**Historian** · March 6th, 2016, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haroldeye

I always thought Laphroaig tasted like bleach until a Scot advised me to take it one third two thirds with vey cold water. Result absolute heaven.

I think it's fair to say that the really big, peaty Islay malts like Laphroaig can be a bit of an acquired taste, especially if you're new to malt whisky.

As much as I love both, I'm not sure I'd ever recommend Laphroaig or Lagavulin (my favourite for many years) to a malt virgin as their first dram...

Marcsimus · March 6th, 2016, 05:32 PM

Glenfiddich Toasted Oak.

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al_the_bundy Blocked! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: sweden Posts: 652 Thanks: 5,821 Thanked 35,314 Times in 679 Posts	Which "single malt whisky" do you prefer? I realize that "single malt" is what connoisseurs choose so I hope to get some opinions from you about your favourites. I bought a limited edition a few years ago, Bruichladdish's "Octomore ed. 06.2" 58,2%. It was exceptional, so that must be my vote.

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ernesto12 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 393 Thanks: 6,339 Thanked 5,478 Times in 367 Posts	Laphroaig

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seldomseen Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 38,203 Thanks: 127,400 Thanked 712,146 Times in 38,112 Posts	Another Islay malt Bunnahabhain

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Red Imp Vintage Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 906 Thanks: 3,606 Thanked 23,307 Times in 889 Posts	From the most northern distillery on the Scottish mainland.

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andw Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 3,871 Thanks: 1,043,134 Thanked 52,366 Times in 3,828 Posts	Could be any one of several depending on what I feel like at the time though getting hold of it presents a challenge in itself. If I had to narrow it down...Ardbeg.

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justme21 Vintage Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 882 Thanks: 7,757 Thanked 16,629 Times in 880 Posts	Haig Club...when I can afford it.

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Marcsimus Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Number 22 Acacia Avenue....... Posts: 287 Thanks: 83,503 Thanked 3,343 Times in 270 Posts	Ardbeg all the way!

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haroldeye Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Halfwitistan Posts: 5,718 Thanks: 113,623 Thanked 59,994 Times in 5,710 Posts	I always thought Laphroaig tasted like bleach until a Scot advised me to take it one third two thirds with vey cold water. Result absolute heaven. I am also very fond of Glenmorangie, especially the port barrel one.

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Marcsimus Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Number 22 Acacia Avenue....... Posts: 287 Thanks: 83,503 Thanked 3,343 Times in 270 Posts	Glenfiddich Toasted Oak.