Huge bourbon and scotch fan here too, but my tastes are pretty rich (Glenlivet Nadura 16, Glenlivet 18, Talisker, Glenmorangie 18, etc).
I despise JD after trying much better bourbons like Makers, Woodford, Eagle Rare,etc. I just tried some Elijah Craig 18 year old single barrel.... OMFG that...