The Orientalist Dragon 12 Year Old Whisky 70cl 43% 70cl

Why it stands out

The Orientalist Dragon 12 Year Old brings together whiskies from Japan, Taiwan and India, creating a genuinely pan-Asian blend rather than a single-country bottling. Each component is matured for at least 12 years, then the whisky is finished in Oloroso sherry casks, which adds another layer of dried-fruit richness and spice. The result is a bottle that feels composed and deliberate, with age and cask influence working together rather than competing.

Flavour profile

You can expect a richer, darker style than the original Dragon expression. Notes of vanilla, raisin and apricot lead on the nose, followed by sherry, gentle spice and a light thread of smoke. On the palate, dried dates, red fruit and dark chocolate give it depth, while the finish stays smooth, warming and lightly spiced.

Good to know

Bottled at 43% ABV in a 70cl bottle, this is a measured sipping whisky with enough structure to stand up in spirit-forward serves. If you enjoy sherry-cask influence but want something outside the usual Scotch profile, this is a distinctive bottle to explore.