I'll put that on my list, Currently the cheaper scotches i like are Red label and Dewars
White label isn't terrible (neither is black or red), but blended scotches are what I use to get drunk.
If I'm savoring, right now I've got a Fiddich 15 year, a Morangie Port finish, some Te Bheag, and my favorite, which is Blackadder Smoking Islay.
The last two you can only get in Scotland, unfortunately. Also some Poit Dhubh that some friends are getting, because they asked for Johnnie Walker blue or green or gold or some **** like that simply because it was duty free.
I fully recommend Islay malts, as the peatiness mixed with the extra salt and smokiness makes them wonderful. Plus, you can get them unchilfiltered, which makes them nice. The blackadder is cask strength (59.6% for this cask), and raw cask, so there are pieces of charred wood floating in it for extra character.
As far as ice, drink whatever you like, but I only put a small capful of water in to make it aromatic. The warmer it is, the better you can taste the flavors. At the Fiddich distillery, I had the opportunity to have a dram of their 30 year, which was wonderful. The 40 year was 75 pounds sterling for a dram, and even I don't think $140 is worth 20mL of scotch (at least not until I'm making some more money).
Oh, and I fully recommend the tour.