Don't get seduced by the price or age of Whiskys/Whiskeys.
I've done loads of 'blind tests' and it amazes me how many connesiours and experts cannot tell the difference between a simple blend or a 15 year old maccallan.
BTW, I'm no expert etc, but over the years I understand my pallette, anything over 15 yrs is wasted on me, i cant really enjoy the complexity.
I flip flop between scotch, Irish, Canadian, bourbon etc dependant on my mood and the food I'm eating or beer I've drank before.
I really suggest rather than buying bottles, fine places that have a whisky range that includes not only scotch but other regions. In Nottingham they used to do whisky festival/tasting sessions with over 200 whiskies. I'm lucky ive got bottles from everywhere ive travelled, and some are shit and some great, so lots of wasted money.