Suntory are the gods of the Japanese whisky scene and their Hakushu line is amongst the most popular. The Hakushi distillery is hidden in the forests near the Japanese alps and this particular offering is aged for 12 years. An exceptional single malt, Hakushu 12 year is a light and refreshing offering with hay and mixed peels on the nose and gentle barley malt, smokiness and hazelnut coming through in the taste. Sweetness is perfectly balanced against spice.

FROM SUNTORY’S MOUNTAIN FOREST DISTILLERY, NESTLED DEEP IN MT. KAIKOMAGATAKE.

From the Kaikyo Distilley comes Hatozaki Pure Malt, made with 100% malt whiskies, including stocks distilled in Japan as well as imported malt whiskies. This one features spirits drawn from a trio of casks - bourbon, sherry and Mizunara casks. It's named after the nearby Hatozaki lighthouse, which is the oldest stone lighthouse in Japan.

THE HIBIKI BRAND IS ONE OF THE MOST PRESTIGEOUS AND AWARDED IN HE WORLD

Seville oranges Heather honey Spiced fruitcake Heathered peat smoke

18-year-old highland park is an exceptional whisky that builds upon the already renowned reputation of its younger, 12-year-old brother. All the exceptional stand out notes you’d expect in a quality Orkney note are there with mature oak and aromatic smoke coming through in the nose. The full-bodied flavour hits the palate with gusto, with smoke, peat and honey blending together in a beautiful mix. A soft, long and rounded finish teases you into trying just one more sip.

Matured for 4 months in petite charred new American oak barrels, giving it a deep amber colour and a flavour of oak, smoke and subtle notes of vanilla and caramel.

One for kings and queens alike, Johnnie walker blue king George V is a truly exceptional offering from the famous distillery. King George V was first released for the travel retail market and commemorates the royal warrant the company received in 1934. Pungent toffee apple and malt come through in the nose, with just a hint of smoke and the palate is beautifully soft, buttery and melt-in-the-mouth sweet with toffee fruit, malt and harmonious balance. Cream-laced spices lead into a long malty finish to savour.

Exuding class and a little mystery, our pal johnnie black deserves a spot in your drinks cabinet. deep and complex with a flavour that tantalises the tongue, johnnie black has been perfectly refined with as many as 40 whiskies brought together to create a mature, intricate and enjoyable scotch. a long fruity finish is exceptional amongst others in its class, with currant and citrus notes lingering longest of all.

Exuding class and a little mystery, our pal Johnnie black deserves a spot in your drinks cabinet. Deep and complex with a flavour that tantalises the tongue, Johnnie black has been perfectly refined with as many as 40 whiskies brought together to create a mature, intricate and enjoyable scotch. A long fruity finish is exceptional amongst others in its class, with currant and citrus notes lingering longest of all.