The old Islay whiskies aren't for everyone. Imagine drinking Stockholm Tar and you'll get the general impression.
And reckon on each sip costing $200. Ardbeg or very old Caol Islas are the closest that mass-market stuff gets.
But don't try it till it is 30 years old. Which costs a lot. If you can't take 3 year old Ardbeg - or Caol Isla (If you can find one that young - personally, I avoid it till it's 10) or Bruichladdich (Which isn't drinkable till it's 20) or the other Islas. Stick to Speyside stuff. The MacAllan is the best unless it was matured in bourbon casks in which case don't drink it. Really don't. My patients' cats leave better n their litter trays.
The old Aberlours - as long as they got matured in sherry casks are among the best (As in they beat the very slightly younger MacAllans) - the bourbon casks (By Federal law bourbon has to be matured in new casks) come out of sick cats.
Also one of the best distillery tours going. Charlestown of Aberlour is about 120km from here. Across a few mountains.