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Originally Posted by Red Bread
I actually avoid older ones and prefer younger as the flavors are more pronounced and less mellowed. My dad has a long time Scot friend who says they don't keep anything over 12yo, they just sell it to the Americans and Japanese.
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I'd agree with this myself as well. There are some older ones that are great, but often you are just paying for the years. It is mostly a taste issue, but to me the older ones often taste more leathery and woody, especially beyond the 16yr mark. I also prefer non-chill-filtered varieties, especially cask strength; these seem to have the most flavor.