An odd question, I know!

Anyways, when I visit the Scotch section of my favorite liquor store, on the bottom shelf (literally) is the cheap stuff - blended Scotches of various brands. I can think of these names: House of Stewart, Inver House, Clan MacGregor, Grant's, Duggan's Dew.

So, what is the best of the "not-so-best"? The prices are all comparable. The reason I ask is that I want a half-way drinkable, cheap Scotch on hand for certain occasions - like when my son and his goofy friends are over and I don't want to waste good stuff on them! Or, for making Scotch-based concoctions like Atholl Brose.

Bring on the "swill" debate...!