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@Aroogah
Stick with Monkey Shoulder. Not a massive fan of Bushmills - I much prefer Jameson's (18 y/o).
Monkey Shoulder* and the other Speyside distilleries are a great place to start. As you start you get into drinking whisky, your palate will naturally lean towards the sweeter varieties (Speyside) until you start to develop your own tastes. Some, however, jump into the deepend and have a natural affinity for the smokier/peatier varieties. Part of the fun is the tasting and learning where your sensibilities lie, and then watching them change over time.
Instead of blends, perhaps you can also start to look at Bourbons. Ex-bourbon barrels make up the most of the maturing casks in Scotland so you will find lots of common ground. My personal favourite is Woodford Reserve but the 13 y/o Rip Van Winkle is good too.
*Monkey Shoulder is done by the same people who do Balvenie, Glenfiddich and Hendrik's Gin. Well worth a visit to the distillery.