dude you opened a can when you ask about scotch. beware Laphroaig as a beginner, it might turn you off. Aberlour is a favorite. there are so many rabbit holes you can go down asking someone about scotch. if you're just beginning enjoying Scotch, start at the benchmark, The Glenlivet is the Scotch that pretty much everything is compared to..it's either better than Glenlivet or it's not as good...

Navy had me serving in several places around Europe..thats where I got my education. Those blokes know their scotch. smile