What are your non-Scotch Single Malt winners?

The two best whiskies I've ever had, Japanese or otherwise, Yamazaki 1984 and Yamazaki 25 yo. The best. Other great whiskies have been Yamazaki 18, Yoichi 15, and Bushmills 21 Madeira.

I will concur with CanadiannNinja about the Yamazaki 25 and 1984, two top whiskies. I would also recommend anyone to work their way through Miyagikyo range, a distillery often overlooked in favor of Yoichi, but one of my favorites all the same.

Completely agree with @CaptinTom's comment about Miyagikyou.

Amrut Single Malt, Nikka Taketsuru 12...as much as I'd like to try Two Continents or Portonova, they're not available near me...

My experience list is fairly short, but would include: Glen Breton 10 (Canadian), McCarthy's Oregon Single Malt (US), Sullivan's Cove Double Cask (Australia), Yamazaki 18 and Yoichi 10 (Japan). From this list, Yamazaki 18 would win handily, with an honourable mention to McCarthy's. The Sullivan's Cove was just opened within the last two weeks, so the jury is still out.

Would Old Potrero 18th Century and Lot 40 (Canadian) qualify as they are 100% rye (single grain therefore) whiskies?

Hibiki 12 years old is really good, especially for its price.

In the more expensive range, Ichiro's Malt Three of heart.

Oops, sorry, just read you asked for single malt. Hibiki 12 is a blend (but really really good nonetheless !)

I have to go with Yamazaki 18. But Amrut Peated or not is a close winner too since they are way younger and afordable.

Kavalan Soloist Sherry. It's just beautiful stuff. Just a few years old as well!

From Taiwan Kavalan Soloist Sherry, Vinho and Bourbon have all recently blown me away and really made me not regret my determination to put my hands on bottles from that distillery.

Australia: A couple of the Limeburners have blown me away: M31 and M66 have been a few of my favorite expressions, sadly however when it's a release of just a couple hundred bottles I'm not sure if it counts to list them. I've just picked up a independent bottling: Heartwood's Convict Unchained which has me panting in anticipation and a rare cask strength Lark which also has me panting until I crack the bottle open!

@SquidgyAsh - which lark did you get my friend? Theres a number of single cask expressions available to buy for me near by. And im excited for you for the convict!

Oh god. The Japaneses. The Yamazaki 18 and the Yoichi 15 have completely blown me away. 2 of my all time favorite whiskies. So sorry I missed out on the Karuizawas, but K&L does not ship to my state :(

@Chookster Sending you an email with the details on the Lark my friend!