I actually had been sticking with Macallan for a while, but went to a JW tasting with friends a few weeks ago, and discovered that I like their Gold about as much as Macallan's single malt.
Have you tried the 18yo sherry cask Macallan? I bet it's better than JW Gold :)
Ah, quite possibly. I haven't had anything in Macallan but 12 year old. In spite of nearing 40, I only started drinking, really, this year. So I have much study, yet. ;)