There are such a variety of scotches out there, and while I certainly have some favorites, I cannot claim to have tried even close to all of them.
With one exception (Dimple Pinch), if it’s blended, I am not interested. Though I have to say that Passport is good to cook mussels in.
Some Single Malt Favorites
- Ardbeg
- Auchentoshan
- Balvenie
- Bruichladdich
- Bunnahabhain
- Caol Ila
- Cragganmore
- Dalmore
- Dalwhinnie
- Glenfarclas
- Glenfiddich
- Glenmorangie
- Jura
- Lagavulin
- Laphroaig
- Macallan
- Oban
- Speyburn
- Talisker
And yes, I know many of those distilleries and brands have multiple styles and offerings (10yr, 15yr, sherry aged, port aged, etc etc).