Scotch was made by men who wear skirts
. Get him a bottle of Evan Williams Single Barrel Bourbon instead. 'Bourbon of the Year' 3 years in a row and counting.
Single Malt does not always mean its better. More expensive, definitely. Single Malt scotch is also a very personal thing, they are all very different. Try Isle of Jura for a decent single malt. Glenlivet 12yr isnt bad either for a $30 bottle. Single malts get ridiculously expensive, and the price tag isnt always a good indicator of the taste.
Dewars is a blend. As far as blended scotch goes, Dewars white label and J&B rare are cheaper and better than some of the more expensive stuff like Johnny Walker Black. Stay away from Johnny Walker Red.