What's the smoothest, most desirable single-malt scotch?

Question

I can appreciate the excellent taste and delicate finish of an 18-year old single malt Glenlivet, but now I'm looking for something finer. What do you recommend?

Answer 1

My favourite is Loch Dhu, but it's a personal thing.  Loch Dhu is a VERY dark single malt, and unfortunately it's very expensive. A bottle is about $350 U.S.  I used to be able to get it for about $6 a glass in Kansas City.  Really smooth and a little sweet.

http://www.loch-dhu.com/

Answer 2

Highland Park 18 is excellent.  I prefer the islays (ardbeg, lagavulin, laphroaig, and talikser (yeah talsiker isn't an islay...)), but I wouldn't characterize them as smooth and delicate.

Answer 3

Any 21 is likely to be very smooth. You've reached an aging where the wood has broken down most of the harsh flavors and mellowed the Scotch. I'm a fan of Glenfarclas, Balvenie, and Glenlivet 21 Archive.

I also like Springbank, although they're pricey and tough to find. Their 21 from 2003 was one of the best I've ever had, but it no longer exists. I haven't had their new 21 Campbelton yet.  

Answer 4

Single Malt's.  My friend, you have taste.  My 2 favorite ones are the Balvenie 21 year Portwood and 21 year Macallan.  Both will knock your socks.