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Originally Posted by flames_fan_down_under
100% personal taste, a lot of people live and die by JW Blue/Red/Black, all blended. Master Blenders are pretty good at getting really distinct flavours and smells.
I have seen mention of Lagavulin and Oban, two very good single malts. An easy drinking scotch is Glenkinchie, has a really nice sweet smell, almost like maple syrup, the Glenkinchie distillery is inland so it doesn't get the coastal tastes that Lagavulin and Oban have. Also a very interesting one Talisker, it is the only distillery on the Isle of Skye and is very spicy and peaty.
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No doubt Lagavulin is one of the top rated scotches. I think we should mention, though, that Lagavulin, like most of the Islays, is pretty heavy on the peat and smoke flavours, and may be a bit much for a novice scotch drinker.