I like to try different brands and types of bourbon and scotch. Give me your favorites. Imo, you get what you pay for especially with some of the scotches I have tried. Your opinion is severely discounted if you add anything other than a little water and or ice.
Single Barrel Jack is my favorite TN whiskey.
Johnny Walker Gold is my favorite scotch but I can't help thinking some of the higher priced stuff must be better. It is hard for me to go over $60/bottle.
I tried some Buffalo Trace this past weekend. It is a Kentucky whiskey at about $23/bottle.