Talisker 10 is a great scotch! It's almost sort of an Islay-type without quite being there. Very interesting and highly enjoyable.
I am a scotch drinker myself but I've been getting into bourbon lately. I have tried Maker's Mark (not worth drinking in my opinion), Bulleit Bourbon which was decent, and finally Blanton's which is actually really good.
I was dissapointed in Bulleit Bourbon seeing as I find Bulleit Rye to be quite good and while their Bourbon is drinkable, it isn't anywhere near as good as their rye.