Responses to an Informal Survey on Scotch Whisky

29 September 2009

I was looking to buy a new bottle of Scotch whisky and posed the question, "What's your favorite?" Here are the answers that everyone submitted. Hope you find a new, enjoyable drink. And thanks for your help.

Distillery	Region	Type	Age (yr.)
* Honorable mention for 12-year, Redbreast Irish whiskey, which does not get to stand with its Scottish brethren, though is recommended as a good alternative.
Laphroaig	Islay	Single malt
Oban	Highland	Single malt
The Macallan	Speyside	Single malt	12/15
The Glenrothes	Speyside	Single malt	12
Compass Box	Highland	Blended malt/grain
Benromach	Speyside	Single malt
Bruichladdich	Islay	Single malt	15
Rosebank	Lowland	Single malt	15
Bowmore	Islay	Single malt
Glenkinichie	Lowland	Single malt
The Balvenie	Speyside	Single malt
Lagavulin	Islay	Single malt	16
Glengoyne	Highland	Single malt
The Glenlivet	Speyside	Single malt	18
The Dalmore	Highland	Single malt	12
Isle of Jura	Highland	Single malt
Scapa	Highland	Single malt	12/14