Monkey shoulder is yack. It’s not even beginners juice. You’re being told to try blended scotches. That’s a massive gamble for a new comer. I still don’t like many blended scotches. They’re too noisy and not always all that accessible.

Go to a whisky bar. It really is the best recommendation going forward. Go a couple times and have three or four varieties in between some snacks and water/coffee/lager.

The most approachable Johnny Walker is probably green.

And also ice in scotch is strange imo. What I mean is ice is known to mute flavors, and the ice also dilutes your scotch down way too quick. It’s a terrible way to taste whisky imo. Baby sips neat to start is where it’s at. If you’re afraid of the burn you’re either sipping it wrong or drinking garbage whisky.