For a first scotch I'd recommend any young Speyside or Highland if you're into light toast and white wine. Try a young Islay if you're into burnt toast and red wine. The latter is what got me hooked. Laphroaig 10 is a good one. If you're into the former, i'd say The Glenlivet 12.

Take a look at http://www.forpeatsake.com/ for ideas. It's a site i've been working on with user submitted scotch reviews and tasting notes.

Colin.