I have been sampling alot of single malts to go along with cigars. So far I have tried the 12 year Glenlevit and Macallans I was wondering if anybody has any other good suggestions

I think Oban is excellent so that is my first. Cragganmore is my second suggestion. I am always open to suggestions as well.

I would also try the Aberlour 15 yr.

See my recommendations under the thread on Dalmore Cigar Malt!

Check this site out http://www.glenfiddich.com

I drink Glenfiddich, 12, 15 Special Reserve, and 18 year old. The 18 year old is my favorite, aprox $70.00 a bottle. Personally it goes great with what ever I want to smoke at that time, mild to Full bodied sticks.
Don't stay with only one SM, try a few of them.
The McCallans Cast Strength is also an awesome SMS
Good luck

My scotch of choice is Lagavulin. Smoky scotch to go with a good smoke!

I vote for Lagavulin 16 and Bowmore Marnier.

These are Islay malts and have a strong peaty flavor and aroma.

I dislike The Glenlivit.

I found the Lagavulin 16 year for $78 in my local store...good price or no?

I don't know what taxes are in Alabama, but around here Lagavulin can be had for around $65 a bottle. If you wanted to try a couple different bottles, maybe think about ordering from an online vendor.

I can't afford Lagavulin in Connecticut. I wait for a buying trip to New Hampshire (no taxes) and get it there. My supply from last summer is still good, and I don't remember what I paid for it. I don't think anyone can beat NH prices.

I like Glenfiddich as well as Glenmorangie (sp?). The later is stronger and very peaty. Great with any smoke. I am more partial to the blended scotches, though. So far, nothing can beat a glass of Johnnie Walker Blue on the rocks and a long, mellow smoke.

try any single malt from Islay, I prefer Ardbegs,Lagavulins and Bruicchladdies

Lagavullin is always in my top 3, so i love it...but how can any of you drink it with a cigar, or most islays for that matter (except Ardbeg). I love Lag because of its powerful peatsmoke seabreeze...but i have never met a cigar that can stand up to it. it conquors every cigar its met. Don...NH prices aren't that great (i'm in MA), when they have a sale, its great but outside that they are equal to liquor superstores here in ma. except for vodka, for some reason NH vodka is cheap as hell

as for other whisky...glenlivet is great, but that crip fresh fruit flavor usually interact with most smokes, for me. if you are keeping to a lower price. craggenmore (as mentioned) is great, but i find the best cigar drinks to be a tad richer, but not so much to overpower the smoke. highland park 12, glenmorangie port (the winey flavor goes well with smokes).

I'd say my two fav, cigar whisky's are highland park 18 - for a rich well balanced drink, and Macallan 15 fine oak for a lighter floral smoke (absolutely divine with ERDM Choix Supreme) but both are around the $70 mark.

but again, i love whisky and i love cigars, but unfortunately in most case if you combine the two you won't really be able to apreciate the detials of each.

if you are just getting into whisky get the right glassware (kind of a tulip shape).. i didn't for the longest time and then over a friend house i had the whisky in the right glass...it was like another level appreciation..i could actually pick out the flavors in the nose that were pointed out by whisky reviews. and of coarse a must have book is michael jackson's Guide to Single Malt Whisky. best $15 you'll ever spend.

A favourite of mine is Laphroaig - there standard 10 year is affordable and has an amazing taste.
Another is The Balvenie 10 Yr Old Founders Reserve - affordable and very tasty

Scotch is like cigars, your own palate will probably define what match works best for you - I love the Scapa 14 Year Old and a cigar - but my brother who is more of a Scotch purist calls Scapa - "Wussy Scotch"

Go to whiskymag.com - really comprehensive tasting notes, should allow you to read about some of the brands mentioned above, and then match them against your own palate.
Cheers
Gordy

My favs are 10 year Glenmarangie and 10 year Laphroaig (sp). I heard that Oban had a major fire that wiped out half their stalk so it's a bit over priced. Again thats just what I heard.

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Oban or McCallan 18

Anyone ever mix a good cigar with Johnny Walker Blue? I would hesitate to do so. I tried the Blue a few months ago and found it to be one of the best and most delicate spirits I have ever had. And I don't think I could properly pair it with a stogie. It's funny because in all other cases, scotch is the ideal pairing with cigars for me.

SS

I agree... Lagavulin is definitely the way to go. I prefer single malts to blends. Barring that, you may want to try some of the better bourbons out there. They also go well with a good cigar.

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Originally posted by MarkAL:
I found the Lagavulin 16 year for $78 in my local store...good price or no?

I believe it is $63 here. I could be wrong though, I will check tommorow when I am picking up some sticks.

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Originally posted by swishersweet123:
Anyone ever mix a good cigar with Johnny Walker Blue? I would hesitate to do so. I tried the Blue a few months ago and found it to be one of the best and most delicate spirits I have ever had. And I don't think I could properly pair it with a stogie. It's funny because in all other cases, scotch is the ideal pairing with cigars for me.

SS

I have, and I loved it. Blue is so smooth that it takes away nothing from the cigar. However, I would stay away from the stronger stogies and stick with something a little more mellow. You still want to be able to taste the Blue!