Not a fan of bastard barrels... but it really depends on my mood.
Sometimes I like a peaty, smokey scotch, sometimes I like the sweet and creamy speysides.
Highlands are nice for a middle of the road drop too.
Monkey Shoulder is blended, but one of my faves.
I love Irish whisky for a nice clean drink, and I also drink bourbon but only when I'm making old fashions.
I dont drink rye tho. It's &^@#ing gross.