Why do so many people consider single malt scotch to be the top/premiere/most elite type of whiskey?
In a general sense, single malt scotch is the type of whisky that has a) the widest range and depth of flavors; b) the widest range of individual distillers and thus choices, c) arguably the richest traditions, although it is predated by Irish whiskey and earlier forms. And of course, d) single malt scotch is the most expensive type of whisky.
