My surprise present from my son was superb--the presentaion box is absolutely delightful,and my 1st sample tasted of Yamazaki 12yr old was really impressive. This easy-drinking blended whisky from their extensive range is light in aroma and flavour, making it a good option for newcomers to the whisky world, or for lovers of cocktails who, with this, can serve a highball with a punch. This tasting set is a great introduction to Japanese whisky for beginners with five 30ml single malts and blends - each with tasting notes - from famous Japanese distilleries such as Suntory and Nikka. Firm believers of 'try before you by', this tasting set lets you try five small versions of blended malt, blended and single grain Japanese whiskey. On the palate, that coolness gives way to a smooth alcohol warmth, mint notes and some lemon that mingles with the sweetness of the malt.

All three are Single Malt whiskies, but each boasts a different flavour - from rich and fruity notes in the ex-Bourbon barrelled classic Single Malt, to toffee, oak and red fruits in the Founder's Choice sample. This luxury set from Fortnum and Mason could be the perfect gift for Scotch Whisky lovers - with single malts from three of the most famous Scotch Whisky regions. Some of the data that are collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously. The set comes with three unique whisky samples, in stout 20cl bottles: a Single Malt that has aged in French oak barrels for four years, a Rye Malt aged for five years, and a complex, sweet and savoury Triple Malt. Don't leave the cocktail-making to the pros at fancy bars - try a classic Old Fashioned yourself, from the comfort of your very own kitchen.Think jam-packed hampers, boozy baubles and advent calendars, 'mature your own' kits and even personalised whisky tasting sets. The equivalent might be if Glenfiddich’s original master blender had gone on to found Glenlivet after a false start with Budweiser. Experience five delicious sherry-flavoured drams to determine your favourite winter warmer, with this tasting set from Master of Malt. Whilst there are not currently equivalent budget options, there are very decent whiskies that don’t cost the earth.

The flavours are so rich and varied in the sachet set, and range from whiskey mixed with banana liqueur, to Vermouth notes with peppercorns, fig and cherry.Look away if you don't want spoilers, but the tasting set boasts drams from Speyside, Macduff, Abelour and many more Scotch whisky aficionados. Despite only arriving on the whisky playing field comparatively recently, Japan has some of the very greatest malts in the world.

These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. On the nose there's gentle peat smoke and caramelised citrus fruits, and the palate carries the peat and fruit through, with melon and fresh apple being the most notable flavours. A blended whisky from Suntory, this pulls in malt whisky from their Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries, and grain whisky from Chita. Nestled behind 12 doors are 12 wax-sealed 30ml glass bottled drams, spanning a range of whisky styles and flavours. WHISKY is a spirit that can be like Marmite to even the most seasoned of spirit drinkers - it can seem tricky to pin one down that you actually like.The mere existence of Japanese whisky might be a surprise to the mainstream drinker, despite the best of it being as complex and refined as anything being put out by the Scots. You can almost taste the Scottish influence in this dram, but Nikka's Yoichi has a distinctly Japanese flavour profile. The palate shows a continuation, with delicate grass and floral notes before a full barley-malt sweetness. As with scotch, there are differences between the output of distilleries that reflect the equipment, methods and local climate. Mars Shinsu is a heritage distillery that's had a complicated journey, closing several times along the way, although it's enjoyed a resurgence in recent years.