Best Whiskies for Beginners in 2025: A World Tour in 10 Sips

New to whisky? This guide walks you through 12 beginner-friendly bottles under £65 from around the world, each offering smooth, welcoming flavors without overpowering peat or fiery finishes.
How Good Is Yamazaki 12 Year Old, According to The Whiskey Wash Experts?

Yamazaki 12 Year Old helped introduce the world to premium Japanese single malt in 1984, but critics remain divided on whether this iconic bottle lives up to its reputation and price point.
The Best Value Japanese Whiskies In 2025

Discover six of the best value Japanese whiskies of 2025, from affordable blends to premium single malts that deliver authentic Japanese character without breaking the bank.
Hibiki Japanese Harmony Review: Japan’s Blending Mastery in a Bottle

Suntory’s Hibiki Japanese Harmony stands as an elegant ambassador for Japanese whisky craftsmanship in a market hungry for the Land of the Rising Sun’s spirits.
Why Japanese Whisky Collectors Always Look For The Hibiki 17 Year Old Kacho Fugetsu

Since its discontinuation, the appetite (and prices) for the Hibiki 17 Year Old Kacho Fugetsu has only increased.
Hibiki Launches Special Edition To Celebrates Harrods’ 175th Anniversary

To commemorate Harrods’ 175th anniversary, 175 individually numbered bottles will be released, available exclusively at Harrods.
Elle Fanning Stars & Sofia Coppola Directs In New Campaign For Suntory’s Roku Gin

The House of Suntory is showcasing its Roku Gin through a new global campaign with actress Elle Fanning and filmmaker Sofia Coppola.
Rebrand for Beam Suntory As They Start New Chapter As Suntory Global Spirits

Suntory Global Spirits begins new era for the international spirits company previously known as Beam Suntory
Suntory Celebrates A Century Of Japanese Whisky With Keanu Reeves’ Help

The House of Suntory, a pioneer in Japanese whisky, recently announced it is celebrating its 100th anniversary, including through a special short film showcasing actor Keanu Reeves.
Whisky Review: Suntory World Whisky ‘Ao’

We review Suntory World Whisky Ao, made from a blend of five whiskies from across Suntory’s global portfolio of distilleries.
Suntory Introduces World Whisky ‘Ao’ To The U.S.

The House of Suntory recently announced the U.S. debut of its first world blended whisky, Suntory World Whisky “Ao.”
Suntory Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary Of Whisky Making

Suntory, with iconic whisky brands such as Yamazaki, Hibiki and Hakushu, recently celebrated its 100th anniversary of whisky making in Japan.
Hibiki 30 Year Old Comes Available In US For First Time

The rare Hibiki 30 Year Old Japanese whisky comes to the U.S. for the first time as a new annual release from Beam-Suntory.
New Hibiki Japanese Whisky Finished In Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Casks

House of Suntory, part of Beam-Suntory, recently announced the debut of a new Japanese whisky under the Hibiki label that was finished in Sakura (cherry blossom) casks.
Whisky Review: Suntory Toki

We review Suntory Toki. It’s a popular Japanese whisky formulated for highballs.
Whisky Review: Suntory Whisky Toki

We review Suntory Toki, a Japanese whisky blend of single malts from Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries and single grain from Chita distillery that’s popular for making highballs with.
Suntory Debuts 2021 Hibiki Japanese Harmony Design Bottle

The House of Suntory recently released a specially-designed, limited edition bottle of Hibiki Japanese Harmony, adorned with painted flowers and flowing ribbons of water.