A mellow gift from Johnnie Walker that deepens the intimacy between two people.

. give a drink , and have a good time together.

. I like the idea of a gift that can be used by both of us and that will become a treasure. Do you choose gifts for your friends differently?

TaiTan:. we have in common that we choose something that will be an asset. A friend of mine from junior high school recently had a baby, and I gave her two gifts: a rug that helps her memorize the Japanese syllabaries and a classic picture book. I wanted her to be able to use them for a long time, from learning words to reading picture books at the age of three. Although we cannot know everything about the recipient's situation, I think it is important for the gift giver to consider how much he or she can think about the recipient.

HARU:In my case, I also take into account my own preferences. I give gifts that I think would be wonderful if that person had it, and that I would like to see him or her wearing.

Have you ever given alcohol to a friend?

TaiTan:We don't have any, but it would be nice to pick out a drink. If you bring a bottle to a house to visit, it will lead to a desire to spend a few hours together. I thought it would be nice to be able to share time together through alcoholic beverages. I don't know much about brands, so I would rather give a bottle of sake as a gift with the intention of having a good time together than to give a rarely available premium sake as a gift that will make the recipient happy.

HARU:When visiting a friend's house, a gift of sake is nice. Sometimes I go to my friend's house with a gift of sake, but I am not familiar with the brand, so I choose a recommendation from the store. . I would like to take this opportunity to include whiskey as an option.

What do you think of Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old? In addition to the iconic smoky flavor, you should be able to taste the oak aroma from the 12-year aging, vanilla-like sweetness, and fruity flavors such as orange and raisin.

TaiTan:I usually only drink highballs when I'm with my really casual friends or in the privacy of my own home, but on those occasions I often drink highballs. . It is true that you can really feel the smokiness in this drink. I collect spices because I make curry, and I think it would go well with spices. I'm collecting spices because I make curry, and I think it would go well with spices as well.

HARU:It looks good with honey in it!

I like spices and honey. They have a diverse flavor structure, so they seem to enhance the attractiveness of the food they are combined with. Whiskey is great because you can drink it in many different ways. Depending on how you mix it, you can change the flavor and intensity.

HARU:I'm not a strong drinker , so I'm glad that I can adjust the strength of the drink.

TaiTan:The price is also very affordable. . perfect for a casual gift for a friend. If a few people get together, it will be empty in a night, so if someone brings this, it would be thoughtful. I hope that when someone comes to visit this house, they will bring a bottle of Johnnie Walker (laughs).

. I'd be happy to receive it as a gift (laughs). On the bottle of Johnnie Walker, there is a gentleman walking (striding man). This is a reference to the brand's concept of "Keep Walking," and the fact that the brand has made many important decisions in its more than 200-year history, and has kept on walking. What have you two thought about when making decisions in your lives?

TaiTan:In my case, I choose to do something that looks interesting and that I can win in a way that I like. I don't want to fight a losing battle, so when I start something, I never move unless I have at least a small chance of winning. Other people may think that I am doing something out of the ordinary, but I am the type of person who thinks things through before taking action. After that, I think about how I can make my choice interesting.

HARU:On the contrary, I don't think much. . When I get an idea, I just go for it. Even if I make a plan, there are things that I cannot predict or control, so I am not good at making precise plans. So, to some extent, I trust my intuition. But I think I have in common with him that I choose the one that looks interesting.