Jura is nice, but a little peaty for my taste -- which is, I admit, a bit on the sissy side. My absolute fave whiskeys are Irish.

The last time we crossed the border, we bought a jeezly big jug of The MacAllan, a delicious potion that goes down very well in January. Aberlour is also very, very tasty, especially in winter.

I like whisk(e)y all the time, but Scotch seems more of a winter drink to me.