Puni, Italy's pioneer whisky distillery, is situated within the Alpine village of Glorenza, which we like to think of as the 'Italian Highlands'. The name comes from the very river that flows through the valley in which it resides, and the distillery utilises its enviable geographical location to full advantage, incorporating pristine alpine waters and locally sourced malted grains into its whisky-making arsenal. Expect to be enthralled by notes of vanilla, yellow pear, citrus and tropical fruits, which create an interesting counterpoint to the subtle spiciness of the oak. Softly floral, the smooth and lingering finish is light and clean. They call this their purest expression yet, and if this is the future of Italian whisky, well, what an utter delight we're in for mofo.