The Valentine gift to capture a whisky lover’s heart

London January 2012: If your Valentine likes whisky this is your answer to the problem of what to give on 14th February. The reputation of Suntory for producing some of the world’s finest malt and blended whiskies is at an all time high, with over 60 major international awards gained for the quality and excellence of their Japanese whiskies since 2003. Whether your friend or partner prefers whisky neat, over ice or with water a Yamazaki or Hakushu 12 year old single malt or 17 year old blended Hibiki will enhance your discerning taste in their eyes and make for a memorable Valentine’s Day.

Should either of you like cocktails try a seasonal Yamazaki Risshun, created to welcome spring by Suntory’s UK Brand Ambassador, Zoran Peric. With a calendar of 24 seasons the Japanese have got 24 reasons to celebrate. Try this simple recipe for a sensational Valentine’s Day tipple.

Yamazaki Risshun – Spring will soon be in the air (4 February)

Recipe:

35mlml Yamazaki 12 year old single malt whisky

25ml Ume honey blended with umeshu (Japanese plum liqueur)

Finely shaved ginger

Build in an Old-fashioned glass over ice

Here’s to my Valentine – here’s to Spring!

Suntory world beating Japanese whiskies are firm favourites here in the UK and Europe. There is something about their subtle aromas and delicate flavours which appeals to the palate whether taken neat, over ice or in cocktails.

Enjoy them and the warm glow that comes with other gift giving occasions.

Note: Pronouncing Suntory names

Yamazaki – (Ya-ma-zarkee)

Hakushu – (Ha-koo-shoe)

Hibiki – (Hi-bi-kee)

Yamazaki and Hakushu single malt whiskies are available from: Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, The Whisky Exchange, independent specialist retailers and drinkon.com priced from:

Yamazaki 12 year old £42

Hakushu 12 year old £49.95

Hibiki 17 year old £70

The Suntory range of Japanese whiskies is distributed in the UK by Cellar Trends. For all sales enquiries contact: sales@cellartrends.co.uk