^That site did not even begin to fuck around with letting me in. I'm impressed that they put up such a comprehensive message about it.
Anyways, low end scotch and bourbon can be REALLY bad, especially scotch. If I'm going cheap I'll just get a Canadian blend since it doesn't have the bite but still at least tastes like whiskey.
In America at least, neither Glenfiddich or Macallan are cheap, at all. They're more expensive than mid-tier bourbons like Maker's Mark. I've had both of those, and they're miles ahead of Clan McGregor and other terrible low-end scotches I've had.
Years ago I drank my whiskey with water. With cheap canadian shit I still do. I think it enhances the smell (and the flavor to a degree because of it.) Never was really okay with ice. I also don't like my beer ice old like most Americans. When I drink scotch and (at least decent) bourbon I drink it straight.