please guide the clueless! with single malt.

[Andrewson]

A nearly impossible request, Corbinj but a very generous thought towards your brother.

The great thing about single malts is that they are individual and, like people, you like some a whole lot better than others. Sorry but it really is a matter of taste.

Mind you you'll not go far wrong if you stick to the famous names (Glenlivet, Bowmore, Lagavulin, Laphroaig, Springbank (if you can find it), Glenmorangie, Macallan etc. etc.). But you could learn a lot - and maybe makeup your mind - if you study earlier threads like http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...highlight=malt

Hope that helps.