Dick says...
Don't succumb to single malt hype. Yes, there are some fantastic single malts (not all are great, mind you), but you'll pay dearly. Choose nice blends that cost half as much—and will fool your snooty friends in a taste test. Try Té Bheag, Grant's or Johnnie Walker.

Dick Snyder eats, drinks and writes in downtown Toronto. Click here to send him your questions.