Hibiki

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Hibiki Harmony vs. Yamazaki 12: Japanese whisky icons comparedHibiki Harmony vs. Yamazaki 12: Japanese Whisky Icons Compared

What’s your Japanese whisky of choice? Many people fall on either side of the two titans from the House of Suntory: Hibiki Harmony vs. Yamazaki 12. One, a masterful blend…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Hibiki Harmony vs. Yamazaki 12: Japanese whisky icons comparedHibiki, resonance, and Japanese whisky

Hibiki – meaning ‘resonance’ in Japanese – does just that. It resonates. The name, the packaging, the whisky itself.  For anyone familiar with Japanese whisky, Hibiki is a blended brand…

Alwynne GwiltAlwynne Gwilt
Nc'nean Organic Single Malt Whisky is a fine craft whiskySeven beautiful bottles of whisky

While we love what’s in the bottle most, as whisky fans we do love a good bottle design too. Having a stand-out shelf presence, creating a shape that bartenders can…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Hbiki Harmony Blossom New Arrival of the WeekNew Arrival of the Week: Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2022

Hibiki’s latest limited-edition release Japanese whisky, Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2022, is a testament to symbolism, sakura, celebration, and expert blending of course. We had the opportunity to try some ahead…

Alex BadescuAlex Badescu
Q&A: Brian Ashcraft, author of Japanese Whisky: The Ultimate Guide to the World’s Most Desirable SpiritQ&A: Brian Ashcraft, author of Japanese Whisky: The Ultimate Guide to the World’s Most Desirable Spirit

Fancy finding out about Japanese whisky but don’t know where to start? ‘Japanese Whisky: The Ultimate Guide to the World’s Most Desirable Spirit’ certainly sounds like a good place to…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Raise a glass to the Chelsea Flower Show with these floral whiskies!Raise a glass to the Chelsea Flower Show with these floral whiskies!

This week, tens of thousands will descend upon the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to marvel at some of Britain’s most brilliant blooms. Indulge your inner Alan Titchmarsh with these fragrant…

Annie HayesAnnie Hayes
The Nightcap: 18 MayThe Nightcap: 18 May

It’s Friday, which means the weekend is here – and with it we’ve got another edition of The Nightcap! Read on for your handy digest of the week’s biggest booze…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
Mother's DayGet ahead with our ultimate Mother’s Day gift guide!

Mums (and mum-like figures*) are pretty great. They listen to us moan when we get a parking ticket. They talk us out of buying life-sized Bigfoot statues. Some of them…

Annie HayesAnnie Hayes
World Whiskies Awards and World Drinks Awards Winners
World Whiskies Awards and World Drinks Awards Winners

Yesterday saw the World’s Best whiskies and spirits crowned at the World Drinks Awards, including the World Whiskies Awards. Before we get into the results though, some good news! Drinks…

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Jake & Sam’s Top 10 Greatest Ever Whisky Appearances in Film & TV!
Jake & Sam’s Top 10 Greatest Ever Whisky Appearances in Film & TV!

Something of a rarity this – a joint blog post! Jake and Sam are proud to present our top whisky appearances on the big and small screen. So, with Blur’s…

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Master of Cocktails – If The Umeshu Fits…
Master of Cocktails – If The Umeshu Fits…

Greetings all. Time for a cocktail? This week we’re going to be making a very Japanese-y cocktail, heavily inspired by the amazing work of Zoran Peric, a Brand Ambassador for…

Ben EllefsenBen Ellefsen
Master of Cocktails – I am not a Negroni
Master of Cocktails – I am not a Negroni

‘sup cocktail fans. Ready for something a bit special for #MasterofCocktails this week? Of course you are. Just so we’re clear though, we’re not making a Negroni. That’s even clarified…

Ben EllefsenBen Ellefsen
Maltstock 2012: A Dutch Odyssey with its own (Highland Park) Whisky
Maltstock 2012: A Dutch Odyssey with its own (Highland Park) Whisky

Just before we officially launched ‘That Boutique-y Whisky Company’ in the UK (and beyond), we packed up the Mini Malt Mobile (aka Ben’s car, complete with boxes upon boxes of…

Cat SpencerCat Spencer
Japan rules at World Whisky Awards 2012
Japan rules at World Whisky Awards 2012

Japanese distillers made a fine showing last night at Whisky Magazine’s 6th annual World Whisky Awards. Yamazaki scooped the coveted Best Single Malt Whisky award for its 25 Year Old…

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