There are many good whisk(e)ys out there, if i would buy a scotch as a gift i would avoid Ardberg, Lagavulin or anything else that is peated, this is for veterans only, between 50 and 100 $ i would recommend JW black or Green label, Chivas regal 12yo Aberlour 10 or 12 yo, tullibardine 228 etc...