A modern classic of Japanese whisky, boxed with two glasses ready to pour. Nikka From The Barrel marries malt and grain whiskies from the Miyagikyo and Yoichi distilleries and rests the blend in casks for a few more months. It is bottled at a punchy 51.4%, a strength Nikka’s blenders chose for maximum flavour. Expect spice, orange, caramel, vanilla and ripe fruit over warm oak, with a long, fruity finish. Powerful yet balanced, it is wonderful neat, with a drop of water, over ice or in a highball. The compact square bottle is as distinctive as the whisky, and the glasses make this a genuinely thoughtful gift.