My spouse has been having a small glass of scotch (with one ice cube) every evening for as long as I have known him (more than a half century). Lately he has been buying Shieldaig, which he says is as good as the more expensive brands. I wouldn't know, since I rarely drink any alcohol other than wine or the occasional gin and tonic.
Many years ago, a friend and I did a driving tour in Scotland, during which we stayed in Grantown-on-Spey, and visited a distillery--I don't remember which one, but there are several in the area which welcome visitors.