Scotch fans? Favorites? How much does it cost at your local liquor store?

There are many excellent, inexpensive scothes on the market, both single malt and blends. A good, well-known starting place is Chivas Regal. At about $20 or so, depending on location, it is a good blend to learn with. Glenfiddich is a good single malt to start with. I don't know what they're getting for it now but it used to be about the same as Chivas. Remember, however, that you should drink single malts straight and blends with just a little water to help bring out the flavors of all the components of the blend.