In the current economy, if it's better than The Famous Grouse ... i can't afford it. ;o)
I have a business partner who always orders Famous Grouse.
[I have to qualify “partner” these days...]
The Wife likes Famous Grouse in her “Rob Roy’s”.
Make mine Highland Park neat, ( No Ice )
“Freedom an Whisky Gang th’giver.”
I buy The Famous Grouse by the 1.75l for about $32 plus tax. That’s for “every day” drinking, not that I drink every day. The distinction is between a common Scotch and a Scotch for an occasion.
When I want to splurge, it’s Glenlivet.
I’m considering purchasing a 250ml bottle of JW Blue, just to see if it lives up to its rep. A Christmas present to myself.
Famous Grouse is somewhat hard to find, but it’s a great value for a blend.
If money were no object, I would go for a single malt - and that malt would be Lagavulin. I am partial to Islay malts.