What is the best kind of scotch?

Scotch is a kind of whiskey. It's just not always listed as such. I'm not a scotch drinker myself, but my boyfriend is - and it's one of his favorite subjects. If you're into rough stuff, for instance if you find bourbon "too sweet," aim for Isle, which comes in a range of prices depending on the brand and year. His favorite lately is 18-year-old Lagavulin. It's $99.99 around here. If you're not into peatiness, you might want to try a blend - which he doesn't chatter about. Hope this helped some.