The Orientalist Dragon 12 Year Old Whisky 70cl, Pan-Asian blended whisky from Japan, Taiwan & India, aged 12 years with Oloroso sherry cask finish, 43% ABV – smooth sipping, cocktails & gifting

FLAVOUR & FINISH: Honeyed cereal and vanilla lead into orchard fruit and gentle florals, then rich dates, figs and raisin. The palate brings cherry, plum and redcurrant with caramel, milk chocolate and roasted almond; long sherried warmth

PAN-ASIAN CRAFT: Created by The Orientalist Spirits (Taiwan) from spirits distilled in Japan, Taiwan and India, matured for 12 years then finished in Oloroso sherry casks for extra depth. A modern world-blend

FOUNDER’S SILK ROAD STORY: The brand says its ‘journey through the Silk Road’ began with founder Michel Lu in Shangri-La (3,300m above sea level). Dragon 12 draws on that pan-Asian idea, marrying whiskies from Japan, Taiwan and India in one bottle

SERVE: Sip neat in a tulip glass, or over a single cube to open the sherry notes. For a ‘Martini’ style serve, shake 50ml whisky with 25ml dry vermouth and 2 dashes of aromatic bitters; strain, garnish with lemon zest and a green olive