[ QUOTE ]
follow-up question, is a novice scotch drinker missing out on much by going cheapo and getting the red label? We're talking someone with a developing palette<sp?> here.

[/ QUOTE ]

This was a gift, so my own personal finances are a non-issue. Not sure what your point is.

In any event, if i were in the liquor store myself, i would go for a single malt anyhow. I'm a glenlivet guy. It's not overly expensive and it tastes much better than dewards or johnny walker red, or any of the other cheap blended types.

I'm just curious if the quality upgrade from johnny walker red to johnny walker blue is commensurate with the price upgrade. That is the only info i was looking for.

Your point doesn't apply to me, as this is a gift. I didnt go out and buy it myself. Thanks anyway for the comment though.