I think if you're trying to ultimately replace malt with bourbon, you're in for disappointment. You might find some of the rye whiskey interesting though. And Jameson tends to be available at a reasonable price.
Hmmm, that could be a good plan. I have to admit I'm partial to Jameson's but my thinking was the when in Rome etc. I'm here for a year so try something new. Having lived in Scotland for a long time I developed a very partisan taste.
@bikes_knob and @youramericanlover
Thank you both, I look forward to hopefully finding and trying both.
Definitely thinking I should have brought a bottle of duty free malt with me :(