The lighthouse on the label is Japan's oldest of its kind - a symbol of safety and guidance that Hatozaki has borrowed for its own name.

Expert Description

Hatozaki The Kaikyo Distillery is a Japanese Blended Whisky, bottled at 40%.

The whisky comes from Kaikyo Distillery in the town of Akashi, run by Akashi Sake Brewery, which has made spirits since 1856 and whisky since 2017. Hatozaki is named after Japan's oldest stone lighthouse, located near the distillery, honouring the Yonezawa family's long craft tradition.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Apple and pear with a light, floral aroma and a touch of honey.

Palate

Soft and round with caramel and a mild spice.

Finish

Short to medium, clean and gently sweet.

Specifications

Name: Hatozaki The Kaikyo Distillery
Distillery: Kaikyo
Region/Country: Akashi, Japan
Type: Japanese Blended Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4970860800002

Flavour Profile

Soft · Round · Sweet · Light

Did You Know?

Hatozaki is named after Japan's oldest stone lighthouse, a protected historic structure near Akashi Sake Brewery, which has made spirits since 1856.

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Hogshead Fine Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 43%

Hogshead Fine Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky is one of those bottles that doesn’t reveal much on paper, yet still manages to spark curiosity. A blend with no age statement, no disclosed distilleries and no grand explanations – but with a charming little pig on the label, playing on the name while nodding to the classic hogshead cask of around 200 litres used throughout Scotland. The whisky is bottled at 43% and appears in the glass with a light amber colour that already hints at a gentle and approachable style.

The aroma is far from the intense Islay smoke one might expect after hearing the rumours about its composition. Instead, you’re met with fresh oranges, a touch of pepper, soft smoke, mint and a light yeasty note that gives the nose a rounded and mellow character. The flavour follows the same path with sweet and friendly smoke that drifts into sherry sweetness, fruit candies and a subtle maritime breeze. The finish stays on the sweet side with notes of grapes, sweet Finnish liquorice and dark bread, before a hint of fruit acidity lingers as the final impression. It isn’t long, but it is pleasant and well balanced.

Although the bottle is presented as a blend with a significant Islay component, the overall expression is far more accessible than many peat lovers might expect. This is a whisky that appeals to a wide audience because the smoke is gentle, the sweetness clear and the whole experience easy to drink. The combination of smoke, sherry and what feels like a touch of Highland or Speyside malt creates a familiar and comforting profile without becoming dull. It’s a dram perfectly suited to those who don’t usually go for the heaviest peated whiskies but still appreciate a mild smoky note wrapped in a sweet and rounded character. The first sip is soft and balanced, and the whisky unfolds quietly without pushing itself forward. A sweet little piglet of a whisky that works beautifully both as an introduction to smoke and as a relaxed everyday dram for the experienced enthusiast.

Distillery: Hogshead
Age: NA
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 43%
70 cl
Other: A perfect gift for farmers or anyone fond of pigs.

Isle of Skye 12 Years from Ian MacLeod Distillers is a well-balanced blended Scotch whisky with clear Highland character and a gentle touch of peat. Bottled at 40%, it offers complexity, elegance, and a maritime note.

This 12-year-old blend is part of the Isle of Skye range, created by Ian MacLeod Distillers with an unusually high proportion of malt whisky from both the islands and Speyside. The result is a whisky with depth, structure, and a distinct regional identity. It is matured for 12 years in oak casks, contributing to a rounded and integrated flavour profile.

Nose: Creamy vanilla, orange peel, coriander, honey cake, and a distant hint of heather smoke
Palate: Dried apricot, gooseberry, and mild spice with balanced sweetness
Finish: Long and smooth with peat smoke, lime, dark chocolate, and fresh mint
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years
ABV: 40%
Style: Highland-led blend with peated Island malts
Origin: Scotland
Bottler: Ian MacLeod Distillers

Isle of Skye 12 Years is an excellent choice for curious newcomers and seasoned whisky lovers seeking a blend with depth, elegance, and a touch of smoke.

Isle of Skye 18 Years Ian MacLeod Distillers Blended Scotch Whisky 40%

Isle of Skye 18 Years from Ian MacLeod Distillers is a matured and coastal-inspired blended Scotch whisky, bottled at 40%. It offers a refined balance of sweetness, spice, and gentle peat, shaped by 18 years of oak maturation.

Although often mistaken for a single malt, Isle of Skye 18 Years is a blended Scotch whisky composed of aged malt and grain whiskies. The blend includes peated Island malts alongside Highland and Speyside components, creating a layered and harmonious profile with maritime character.

Nose: Gooseberry and cinnamon on a sea breeze, with hints of lime, chili, and black pepper
Palate: Soft peat smoke opens to citrus zest, fruitcake, and smooth toffee
Finish: Lingering and mellow with fading smoke, rounded malt, and a touch of dark chocolate
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
Age: 18 years
ABV: 40%
Style: Highland-led blend with peated Island influence
Origin: Scotland
Bottler: Ian MacLeod Distillers

Isle of Skye 18 Years is a great choice for experienced whisky lovers seeking depth without overpowering smoke, and for collectors who appreciate age-stated blends with regional character.

Isle of Skye 25 Year Old from Ian MacLeod Distillers is an elegant and mature Blended Scotch Whisky that shows just how refined a well‑aged blend can be. It brings together selected malt and grain whiskies, where maritime and lightly peated island notes meet deep sweetness and cask‑driven complexity.

The nose opens with rich oak, ginger, vanilla, red apple and citrus, enhancing the whisky’s natural sweetness and mature character. The palate is silky and rounded with fruit notes, malt and apple, accompanied by a touch of light peat smoke that adds depth without overpowering. The finish is long and balanced with a delicate hint of apricot that completes the experience with finesse.

Bottler: Ian MacLeod Distillers
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
Age: 25 years
Strength: 40%
Style: Highland‑led blend with peated Island character
Origin: Scotland
70 cl
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Johnnie Walker Blue Label James Jean Limited Edition Year of the Dragon 2024 Blended Scotch Whisky 40%

Johnnie Walker Blue Label James Jean Limited Edition Year of the Dragon 2024 is an exclusive release of the iconic luxury blend, created to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Dragon. Artist James Jean has designed the bottle with a modern interpretation of the Wood Dragon, using dynamic colors and flowing shapes that mirror the whisky’s depth, elegance and rarity. This limited edition brings art and whisky together in a way that appeals to both collectors and enthusiasts.

The whisky is crafted from some of the rarest casks in Johnnie Walker’s extensive reserves, including whisky from distilleries that have long since closed. The flavor profile is silky and complex, offering layers of dark chocolate, dried fruit, honey, vanilla and hazelnut, rounded by a gentle smoke that adds depth without overpowering the palate. The aroma presents spice, caramel and light citrus, while the finish is long, warm and refined with lingering sweetness and a soft smoky touch.

This edition of Blue Label is made for celebrations, gifts and special moments where only the most exclusive whisky will do. The combination of artistic design, rare casks and the signature Blue Label experience makes the Year of the Dragon 2024 one of the most sought‑after limited editions in the series.

Distillery: Johnnie Walker Blue Label
Age: NA
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
Alcohol: 40%
70 cl
Other: James Jean Limited Edition Year of the Dragon 2024
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Some whiskies don't need to surprise – they just need to be good, every time. Loch Lomond Reserve is the distillery's take on a classic blend, where both malt and grain come from the very same address on the loch's shore.

Expert's Description

Loch Lomond Reserve is a Blended Scotch Whisky matured in American oak and bottled at 40%.

The whisky is composed entirely of malt and grain whisky distilled and matured at Loch Lomond Distillery – with no whisky sourced from other distilleries. That makes it a rarity among blends: a "single-site blend", where the entire process happens in one place.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sweet honey and caramel with a touch of toffee and light vanilla.

Palate

Light and easy-drinking with honeyed sweetness, creamy caramel and a soft, round body.

Finish

Short, mild finish with lingering sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Loch Lomond Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Loch Lomond
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak
Serving suggestion: Neat, on ice or in a highball

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Smooth · Light

Did You Know?

Loch Lomond is one of the few Scottish distilleries able to make a complete blended whisky using only its own malt and grain whiskies, without sourcing anything from other distilleries.

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A signature blend has to do it all at once – be easy-drinking, yet still bring something to the table. Loch Lomond Signature solves that with a solera system that ties the distillery's malt and grain together into one rounded whole.

Expert's Description

Loch Lomond Signature is a Blended Scotch Whisky matured in oloroso casks and re-charred American bourbon casks and bottled at 40%.

The whisky is built on a solera system of 100 casks, where malt and grain whisky from the distillery are continuously blended and replenished. The combination of ex-oloroso sherry casks and re-charred American oak gives the whisky a round, fruity sweetness with a sherried edge.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sweet and fruity with round vanilla, butterscotch and toffee, plus a light sherried tinge and baked apple.

Palate

Honey and vanilla with a shell of black pepper, apple fruitiness, ripe pears, cinnamon, ginger and dark sugar.

Finish

Baked apple and toffee that turn slightly bitter at the edges, with a hint of lemon towards the end.

Specifications

Name: Loch Lomond Signature Blended Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Loch Lomond
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-oloroso and re-charred American oak
EAN: 5016840034230
Serving suggestion: Neat, on ice or in a highball

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Fruity · Sweet

Did You Know?

Loch Lomond Signature uses a solera system of 100 casks – a method usually associated with sherry and port – to continuously produce a consistent, rounded blend.

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This unique 12-year-old blended Scotch whisky from Long John is bottled in a collectible ceramic jug – a true piece of whisky history. Matured for over a decade, this blend delivers a smooth and mellow character, with classic notes of oak, vanilla, and subtle smoke.

The ceramic decanter gives it a vintage charm and makes it a perfect gift for whisky enthusiasts or collectors.
Distilled and bottled in Scotland.

Product Information:

Brand: Long John
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 Years
Alcohol: 43%
Volume: 75 cl
Packaging: Ceramic jug
Unopened / Collectible item

High in the Japanese Alps, 798 metres above sea level, sits Japan's highest-altitude whisky distillery - home to Mars Maltage COSMO.

Expert Description

Mars Maltage COSMO is a Japanese Blended Whisky, bottled at 43%.

The whisky comes from Hombo Shuzo, which has produced spirits in Japan since 1872, and its Shinshu Distillery in Nagano Prefecture. COSMO combines malt and grain whisky in a blend that reflects Shinshu's cool high-altitude location, which gives a slow, even maturation.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Apple and pear meet a light floral sweetness and a touch of vanilla.

Palate

Soft and round with honey, light spice and a fine, clean finish.

Finish

Medium length, mild and sweet.

Specifications

Name: Mars Maltage COSMO
Distillery: Mars Shinshu
Region/Country: Nagano, Japan
Type: Japanese Blended Whisky
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4976881501164

Flavour Profile

Soft · Round · Sweet · Fresh

Did You Know?

Shinshu Distillery sits 798 metres above sea level in the Japanese Alps, making it Japan's highest-altitude whisky distillery - the elevation gives a cooler climate that significantly slows the pace of maturation.

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Roslin Distillers Miniature An Gearasdan Blended Scotch Whisky 5 cl 40%

A classic blended Scotch in miniature format. An Gearasdan offers a harmonious balance of malt and grain whisky, delivering a smooth and rounded taste with a touch of smoke and sweetness. Perfect for collectors, as a gift idea, or for sampling in a smaller size.

Distillery: Roslin Distillers
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
ABV: 40%
5 cl

This whisky offers an exciting flavor of different fruits such as apples and pears and a sweet hint of honey.

also a deep maltiness at the beginning, which develops into a sweeter taste of the aforementioned fruits and honey.