how to pick a good single malt

at the liquor store:

1) proceed to scotch section
2) locate bruichladdich subsection
3) select a bruichladdich
4) SUCCESS.

at the bar:
1) locate bartender
2) order a bruchladdich
3a) bartender: "a what?" you: "wtf stfu hand"
3b) bartender: "sorry, we're out" you: "nuts, back later"
3c) bartender: "here you go" you: "rock."
3d) bartender: "which one" you: SUCCESS.