[ What I love about malt whisky is the hugely varied character; there really is a malt for your every mood.
Agree 100%!
My favourite of all time is a "Silent" distillery since 1983, Brora. It is a peaty whisky from the east coast of Sutherland, just across the road from Clynelish but totally different. The limited supply that comes out of the owners are now silly prices. But Diageo is re-opening it!!
Otherwise, Highland Park and Talisker are both great.