I only get to see more than half of my friends and family during the holidays, specifically when it is Christmas. Our family, just like a lot of families, gather in our grandmother’s house just outside the urban cities in Singapore to celebrate the birth of Jesus and, in one way or another, welcome the new year together. I admit that it is something that I do not exactly enjoy, but if it were not for my fun cousins, I would have stopped coming every year. They are the ones I approach and hang out with when that day comes. I love that even when we are in different age ranges we still get along! So, I make sure that I buy them gifts that are extra special. Last year, for instance, I bought two of them a bottle of Yamazaki whiskey. We drank it the same night and they enjoyed it a lot! Of course, I would let this year past without getting them a taste of good whiskey again. So, let me tell you about the time that I brought bottles of whiskey in our Christmas gathering for everyone to enjoy.
Choosing variants of whiskey
I agree when people say the more the merrier. I believe that alcoholic beverages like Japanese whiskey are more enjoyable to drink when you share it with other people. You get to know them deeper because people tend to get a little more honest when they have a drink in their hand. So, I wanted to explore the different sides of my family members with different variants of whiskey. For this year, I leaned on Wines N Spirit to supply me with the whiskey that I would need. They did not disappoint! Allow me to tell you why I chose these variants of whiskey from them.
Chita Single Grain Japanese Whisky
Other than they have this in a bundle right now, the Chita single grain Japanese whisky is a highly recommended variant today. My auntie liked this variant, especially. She said that she enjoys adult drinks that taste like Sugar Puffs, orange blossom, and vanilla with a spike of cinnamon! She liked it in highball style. So, I know what I will be getting for her birthday next year!
Hibiki 21 Years Japanese Whiskey
Hibiki Japanese Whiskey has been my grandfather’s favourite since he first discovered it when he was still working for a high-end hotel. That is what I learned when I brought him a bottle in the Christmas gathering. I felt like I opened a faucet when I gave him a glass of it. He suddenly got to talking about his younger to teenage years! I like it when old people share their youth. It reminds me of the gap that we have, but it is still fascinating that some parts of their lives were still relatable.
Yamazaki Whiskey
If you are looking for a layered taste of sweetness, then you would want to have Yamazaki Whiskey. My cousin likes this one. She said it makes her feel like she is a lady but with a moustache. It confuses me, too! I think she is saying that the malt of this whiskey is strong, but the sweetness negates it in some way. So, she is having mixed feelings about it. I think she liked that dissonance, and I agreed with her. It is one of my favourites. My wife likes this one as well.
Alcohol brings the family together
With these bottles of whiskey, I loved that it all united us. Even with the varying flavours, they were still enough to enjoy the spirit of being together. It is amazing what simple things can bring a family together like this. I am deeply grateful for Wines N Spirits! If it were not for their whiskey variants, I would have had a boring Christmas time this year.
Do I recommend Wines N Spirit?
For the first time, I was excited about next year’s Christmas gathering. I learned a lot about my family and their choice of drinks! With this knowledge, I know that it would be my way to be closer to them while they are still alive. I know that it sounds sad, but these are the precious moments that we all should be treasuring. You would not want to realise that you deeply love your family after they are gone. So, for me, I highly recommend that you find a bridge that would close the gap between you and them! One of those bridges might be to buy whisky in Singapore. Well, you have Wines N Spirit that you can trust to provide you with the best ones!
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