My 2¢

The Yamazaki 12 y/o is a nice drop but its expensive and over priced. I haven’t bought any Japanese whiskies for a long time.

Save your 🌽 / fiat and get a nice bottle from the motherland.

Something smoky: Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Something reliable: Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Something Irish and Special: Bushmills 2006 Marsala Cask