Started out with the Taketsuru 12 Japanese Whisky. In 1918, Masataka Taketsuru traveled to Scotland to learn how to make whisky. When he returned he built a distillery for what would become the Suntory company at Yamazaki in Osaka. The rest of the story is on the back of the bottle. ($8)

The Hibiki 12 was a bit more complex but still light compared to a 12-year Scotch. You can certainly taste the difference in the Japanese oak from American oak casks (shipped to Scotland). The mouthfeel on this one was much lighter/looser than the others. ($10)

The Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky is distilled on antique distilling equipment, giving it an "original" antique flavor (not to be confused with antique Lead flavor). This one had a richer flavor profile, warming without too much burn, an even shorter finish than the others and a solid mouthfeel. Excellent choice. (Only did a taster but I believe this was $10 or $12)