Fuck THAT bullshit, Graham. You want something that'll really put hair on your balls? I have a bottle of House Spirits single malt, pre-barrel, white dog that runs 100 proof. They sell it from their tasting room. It's local. You can shake the hands of the people who made it. Get some.
The Johnny Walker Black Centenary Edition blended Scotch is very good. I found it on sale for a few bucks more than regular Black Label, possibly because it is a close-out. It's very smooth, a touch smokey and all around a very enjoyable blended Scotch.
I think Scotch is an aquired taste for most people. I, personally don't like Scotch, at least neat. The nice thing about Crown Royal is the purple bag it comes in. Very handy to stow things in, like my GPS when I'm not using it. Plus I have a CR bag with an Oregon anniversary badge on it.
I'm with luckymike - that's the best sipping whiskey I've ever tried. I rotate between Walker Black, Beam rye, Wild Turkey, & Crown for the most part. Oh, and good ol' Evan Williams green label when cash is tight.
Absolute favorite: Balvenie 21 year portwood. It used to be decent value, but it's insane now.
Decent choice: Glenmorangie 12 (or 10? I forget) portwood, about $50
Good value: Abelour.
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Let me know when you get a bottle of Pyrat Cask 1623. Single best thing I've ever smelt in my entire life.
Decent choice: Glenmorangie 12 (or 10? I forget) portwood, about $50
Good value: Abelour.
For bourbon, nothing beats Booker's.