Single malts are a journey, not a destination.

Much of the advice given already is spot on.

Single malt is intended to be enjoyed as it is. Maybe with a bit of pure water. No ice, no soda and just at room temp. Once I learned what I liked in scotch, I never looked back.

There is no "everyday drinking" scotch, in my opinion. All quality singles are standouts on their own, and shouldn't be mixed or cut with anything, as with most any fine drink.

There are several regions, or "styles" of scotch. Which one fits you is your decision.

I personally like Islay malts, but they take a getting used to. Not for the first time scotch taster.

The lowland malts tend to be lighter and sweeter, with a fast finish. The opposite is the Islays'. Bold, smokey, peaty, medicinal, maybe iodine, oily and looong finishes. Most people who try an Islay malt for the first time turn their noses up at them. I did the first time I tried one...

Start with the lighter malts, like the lowland malts, then work your way to the Islay malts.

In other words, there is no easy answer to your question. You're just gonna have to try them all!

Like I said, it's a journey, not a destination....

T.