From a truly individual and classy whisky company, John Glaser’s Aslya blend has done more to bring whisky, especially blends, into the 21st century. Here is a small-batch product from a forward looking whisky maker with plenty of passion for his craft. The quality and style of the packaging support the contents.

Single malt devotees should note that blending can sometimes be about covering up average product by blending it with superior product (you can see this also with big coffee companies who blend the cheaper robusta with arabica beans) but speak with a tea blender or wine maker and you will see that single varietal does not always mean best. The most sought after Bordeaux wines use a blend that can include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Cabernet Franc varietals.

Recommended for : A good gift for any whisky drinker
UK Availability : Specialist drink shops or online at Speciality Drinks
NZ Availability : Specialist drink shops or online at Whisky Galore
US Availability : Specialist drinkshops or online at Park Avenue Liquor
South Africa Availability : Try Compass Box Oak Cross online at Aficionados