[OldGoatCPO]

I used to drink only scotch. While in the UK I was able to try Scotch brands not sold in the USA. Some really good tastes, earthy flavors especially in the “non-chilled” scotch. I preferred the non-cold filter Scotch after my time in the UK. I like my liquor with an ice cube and do not like mixers. For some reason Scotch would often give me a mild headache especially if I had a second drink. I don't know why, but it did.

A few years back I tried Bourbon while in Louisville. Yes, there is more often than not a burn with bourbon, but I never get a headache while drinking it. I have switched to bourbon. While Scotch always had a very earthy flavor, (to my palate) Bourbon has a sweeter flavor. That said, an ounce of Johnny Walker Blue is hard to beat.

[Mariner]

They BOTH pale in comparison to a good Irish Whisky.

Scotch without the smoked peat.

Nectar.

[ComputerGuy]

I think that stuff, JWB, is about $200 at our local ABC store.