FUJIKINRAN 富士金襴日本调和威士忌 (1x70cl)

富士金襴 Fujikinran 日本調和威士忌 - a Japanese blended whisky, 70cl. Blended means malt whisky and grain whisky married together rather than a single distillery's malt on its own, and that usually makes for a smoother, easier drink than a single malt.

Which is exactly why it belongs in a highball: tall glass, plenty of ice, cold soda, a lemon twist if you like. Straightforward bottle to keep at home for weeknights or to bring to a dinner without making a fuss about it.

Tasting notes

Japanese blends of this kind usually read light and clean rather than heavy, which is what lets the soda carry them. Build it cold, keep the ice large, and it works next to fried food, yakitori or a plate of dumplings.