Thank you, budget would be up to 100gbp, I'd happily try a non malt, maybe the Hibiki as I know I can get it at the airport

 

Sometimes Hibiki is more overpriced at the airport compared to other Japanese whisky. You really cannot go wrong with most Nikka or Suntory offerings. I really like Nikka from the barrel, but it is 50% alcohol, I hope it’s not too strong for you!

EDIT
Actually it is 51.4%!

 

Thanks for the tip - I did try the Yamazaki which was also very nice and something different for me.

 

I'll keep an eye out for the Nikka, 50% is good, I like a cask strength offering

 

It is great value, it is my favorite Nikka along with Coffey Grain and Coffey Malt. I have not tried Nikka 12 and it is sadly discontinued now.
If you like you liquor strong, you should try Wild Turkey Rare Breed if you haven't already. It is a bargain especially if you are located in the US!

 

Tonight’s beverage of choice.

 

A “gin-a-cillin” :



Essentially it’s a Bee’s Knees, but this Caol Ila cask-aged gin has a nice smoky peatiness that brings it within a shout of a penicillin. (No ginger though)

 

It’s a kaku highball despite what the glass says.

 

My first Bishops Farewell.... but not my last. Very nice pint for a sunny UK bank holiday weekend.
I am not normally a golden ale or IPA fan - but this was very well balanced and rather moreish.

 

Great collaboration here.

 

I'm a little late to the party but this is what we were drinking last weekend.

 

I usually go for Black Nikka if I’m drinking a highball that isn’t Kakubin. But when the Sunday Scarries are raging, Taketsuru is the only choice. Vatted with Yoichi and Miyagikiyo malts, and generally the same price as Nikka from the Barrel, it is really tasty in almost any format.

 

Greetings from the southern tip of Africa! A pair of Dark & Stormy cocktails for Mrs Kaapstad and myself...

 

My favorite Japanese are the Hibiki Harmony, the Hibiki 12, and the Yamazaki 12 & 18 (when I can get it). All wonderful examples of Japanese whisky.

 

All of these are exquisite, Hibiki 17 is also great but sadly quite unaffordable lately.

 

I try not to drink during the week, but mostly it is wishful thinking.