Aha – sounds like the Scottish to me. 

I personally do like my Whisky straight – but not particularly to be drunk as a shot, more-so to be casually sipped in a gentleman-like fashion. 

I find decent Whisky can be very hit and miss. I’ve not tried Glengoyne but I assume it’d be pretty good. 

I like my Bourbons, though haven’t had one in a long time (JD does not count as Whisky). People keep buying me Bells Whisky, which is alright I guess. 

If you mix Whisky with coke then you need to leave :p