Let me say first that my absolute favourite is a very good Scotch BUT, having said that, UIZ, you is more than welcome to bring that bottle of Jameson's round to my place and convince me otherwise. . . . . And I will promise to be totally objective.
FWIW, I don't reckon it's like comparing Chinese campers, I think that there are a number of great places that make a good whiskey (or whisky). Scotch, obviously, American Bourbon, if you have a spare dollar or two, try Lark Distillery in Tasmania - SUPERB. Open you rmind team, enjoy the drop, not the label!
Off my soap (whiskey) box now!
http://www.larkdistillery.com.au/