The aroma is quite powerful, with boozy malt balanced out by soft fruits and warming spices. Using whiskies from Nikka’s Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries, it’s the kind of drink we would want to sip slowly late at night. This is one of the more expensive whiskies on our list but it’s a great example of how impressive Japanese blended whisky can be if you can afford to spend a little more money. So if you still believe that decent whisky only comes from Scotland, or are a Japanese whisky convert looking for something new to enjoy, we think we’ve got you catered for. And to further get you in the mood, we’ve consulted an array of experts and sipped our way through numerous glasses of golden liquid to bring you this list of barrel-aged treats all for under £100. Trying to pick out a bargain for consumption on British shores can be a tricky task, so a good way to start exploring Japanese whiskies is with a tasting set, such as those produced by Drinks by the Dram. Without the restrictions or historical shackles of the Scottish market, those experiments can be a little more adventurous and will often include various grains, different yeasts and alternative distilling methods, but they’re generally all undertaken with a level of care that means quality is often very high.
The two biggest whisky companies, Suntory and Nikka, lead the way with a number of high profile brands, but they’re being joined by an increasing number of smaller, craft distillers willing to bring new levels of experimentation to the nation’s whisky scene. Recent demand for Japanese whisky has been so great that distilleries have been running out of stock, further causing prices of many products to spiral. Japanese whisky is big business, with over 20 distilleries now producing single malts and blends throughout the country, and with sales of some bottles reaching prices not previously seen outside of Scottish auction houses.
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