Any Single Malt Fans?

[Hedonistman]

1st off, ok, I'll grant you Irish wiskey can be single malted; but those in the know, choose only Scotland for their single malts. Start w/ Highland Park, then perhaps a 12 yo Bowmar. When you're ready for the 'good' stuff move on to Glenmorangie. The 10 yo is nice, but try them all---I guarantee no disappointment. The recent new brews from Mcallum (yes I know that's not spelled right lol) are also quite nice. Near top o my list stands Oban. If you're on the cheap,,,ck out our local blend, Johnny Walker Green,,,

[guiltydreamer]

I was bornin Scotland; my mother worked in a distillery and all of my family enjoy whisky. When I reached my teens, Grandfather would offer us our"morning" dram whilst the ladies drank coffee...my reccomdationis The Aberlour- a wonderful smooth dram.

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Originally Posted by Hedonistman

... but those in the know, choose only Scotland for their single malts. ...

I think it is wise in matters of taste to take care not to make bold (and even possibly arrogant) statements about how "those in the know" make "only" a certain choice in a domain that is a matter of taste. I would match my knowledge against any one here, since any match would be based on three things of which I am confident: a general understanding of whiskeys, an expansive experience tasting them, and a consciously cultured palate. I'm not saying my knowledge is greater, only that it is neither severely limited nor ephemeral.

And just to be clear, I did not suggest that Irish single malts were better or worse than those from Scotland. Read my original post if there's any confusion. It's only a few above this one.