I am a fan of Highland Park 18 and Talisker 18. I like a balance of sweetness, smoothness, and also some peat/smoke. Laphroaig is nice, but a bit too peaty for my tastes. I am one of the few who drinks bourbon or scotch neat. Some say some ice brings out the flavor of the whiskey, but it seems to just dilute the spirit for me.
So, any favorite scotch whiskeys? Also, I am curious if you drink it neat, with ice, or with some water?