I'm more a bourbon drinker but like a good scotch or Irish whiskey on occasion. I've been trying different whiskeys for a few years and keep finding new ones that I like. There are a lot of good choices some are worth the extra money and some aren't. My favorite bourbons right now are Elijah Craig Single Barrel, Four Roses Single Barrel, and Bookers. All are around $35-$50. Some good less expensive ones are Buffalo Trace and Woodford Reserve. Labrott Graham, the makers of Woodford Reserve, do a special release every year they call their Master's Collection. This year they did a maple wood finish which is very good but a bit pricey. Last year I had their Sonoma Cutrer finish that was even better.
Bushmills is good Irish whiskey especially their 16 year old which is aged in oak and sherry casks then finished in port pipes for a very complex taste.
I have some friends who do a tour of Scotland every year and they have been sharing their good scotch while I share my good bourbon. Good whiskey is best neat or with just a splash of water and shared with friends.