Suntory World Whisky Tasting Experience with James Neil

Join Brand Ambassador James Neil for a distinguished tasting through Bowmore, Laphroaig, and House Of Suntory. Featuring the new Toki Black and including several other premium releases from Suntory Global Spirits such as Bowmore Aston Martin Masters Series Edition 4, Laphroaig Cairdeas 2025, Laphroaig Element 2, Yamazaki 12, and Hakushu 12. This is a must try for all lovers of luxury world whisky.

Discover the products featured in the tasting:

TOKI BLACK : 619145

$69.99

Toki Black presents a captivating sensory experience, beginning with an inviting aroma of baked apple, oregano, and honeysuckle. On the palate, it reveals a delightful butterscotch sweetness intertwined with complex notes of clove, cinnamon, lavender, and toasted rosemary. The journey concludes with a sweet finish that features hints of white pepper and ginger, complemented by a gentle, lingering smokiness that invites you to savor each sip

YAMAZAKI 12YO: 464060

$354.99
The Yamazaki whisky is Suntory's flagship single malt whisky, from Japan’s first and oldest malt distillery. Nose: Peach, pineapple, grapefruit, clove, candied orange, vanilla, and mizunara (Japanese oak). Palate: Coconut, cranberry, and butter. Finish: Sweet ginger, cinnamon, and long.

THE HAKUSHU - 12 YEAR OLD SINGLE MALT : 303787

$299.99

Suntory Single Malt Whisky Hakushu®, crafted in the serene mountain forest distillery deep within Mt. Kaikomagatake, offers a crisp and gently smoky character that showcases the unique essence of Japanese single malts. The nose is invigorated by fresh aromas of basil, pine needle, and green apple, leading to a palate that delights with sweet notes of pear, mint, and kiwi. The experience concludes with a refined finish of green tea and subtle smoke

LAPHROAIG ELEMENTS 2.0 : 672992

$175.99

"The signature Laphroaig smoky, maritime, and medicinal notes are all present, but there’s mainly a lasting impression of gentle balance, with fruit flavors of baked peach, orange, green apple, pear, and apricot, as well as crème brûlée sweetness, all wrapped in maritime salinity and peat smoke. This cask-strength whisky offers harmony and power, carrying its nearly 60% ABV impressively. True to the mission, Elements 2.0 has no cask finishing, but is aged entirely in first-fill bourbon barrels. There’s plenty of X-factor here, but in the end it all came down to the flavor, and our panel reached broad consensus in making it our 2024 Whisky of the Year."

LAPHROAIG CAIRDEAS 2025 RELEASE : 730138

$119.99

Introducing the latest instalment of Laphroaig’s much-loved Càirdeas series, Lore Cask Strength. Made by marrying five of Laphroaig’s all-time favourite casks, each with its own story to tell, this is a cask-strength version of one of their best loved expressions, Cask Lore. On the palate, Lore Cask Strength makes a dramatic entrance with notes of peat and sea salt, before leading to a peppery sparkle, with lemon, limes and caramel, and flavours like minty tea, cumin, cloves and ginger. It finishes with a bold antiseptic burst, and leaves you with a hint of sweet citrus.

: 303812

$920.00

Bowmore Aston Martin Masters' Selection 21-year-old, the fourth and final edition in the Series, is a true celebration of this inspired partnership. Bringing together whiskies matured in Tawny Port American Oak casks and Oloroso Sherry butts, this single malt pays homage to the true intentionality which defines Bowmore. With nutty sweetness on the nose, opening to a rich and spicy flair to taste, this single malt gathers momentum, flavour and intensity at every stage.

Meet your speaker: James Neil

Luxury Brand Ambassador

James Neil joined the Beam Suntory family in 2017. Prior to his time with the organization, he had spent 10+ years running his own hospitality consulting business along with his own restaurant in the Vancouver market. His business took him across the nation focused on quality cocktails, wine, and whisky programs. Upon his arrival in the Hamilton market, he created groups such as the Hamilton Cocktail Showcase — a platform for bartenders to showcase their craft while giving back to the community, which has donated over $5,000 to local charities.

Since being in his role, James has been featured on many podcasts and in publications. Gentologie Magazine, National Post, Cool Hunting Magazine, and also our dear friends at Ciders, Sodas, and Cocktails on Sportsnet 650AM with Darryl Lamb and Joe Leary are just a few.

Spending his past years absolutely immersed in the world of whisky, he has dedicated himself to the world of Single Malts and Irish Whiskey. Visiting and working with teams at each distillery, he has been able to bring life to brands such as Auchentoshan, Bowmore, Laphroaig, Kilbeggan, and Tyrconnell as he shares their stories and liquid across the nation.

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