This year, Mizunara: The Shop, as a Whisky Specialist Store in Hong Kong is bringing an exceptional lineup of vintage and rare whiskies to the festival—alongside a curated selection of Single Malts, Daily Drams and a variety of Single Cask Whiskies that highlights true craftsmanship, rarity, and innovation. You’ll also find exclusive Mizunara Private Cask Whisky releases that you won’t see anywhere else.
Join our Whisky Shop on the 16th and 17th of May at the InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong for a tasting journey like no other. You can explore bucket-list drams like Macallan from the 1950s, a 35 year old Lagavulin, an old bottling of Laphroaig 30 years, the first annual release of Port Ellen 1979, a 90 pointer Highland Park 30 from the late 1990s/early 2000s, as well as hidden gems that really showcase terroir and the art of cask selection. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just curious to try something new, there’s something here for you. And we will be pouring these at very reasonable prices too so that you can try as many of these!
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Make sure to check out “The Vault”—this is where the magic happens. We’re talking about legendary bottles like the 1979 Port Ellen Annual Release and the 1948 to 1961 Royal Marriage Series by Gordon & MacPhail, many of them rated over 90 on Whiskybase. These are truly once-in-a-lifetime pours. Do not miss this opportunity.
Lined up of vintage and rare whiskies:
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Macallan Glenlivet 1950 by Gordon & MacPhail 25 Y/O A Pure Highland Malt (WB: 92+) |
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Lagavulin 35 Years old 1979 The Syndicate's Scotch Single Malt (WB: 91+) |
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Laphroaig 30 Y/O Single Malt (Old Bottling) (WB 92+) Old-school Laphroaig—medicinal peat softened into layered, coastal sophistication. |
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Port Ellen 1979 Annual First Release 22 Y/O Single Malt (WB: 92+) |
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Clynelish 21 Years Old Single "Cask of Distinction for Boyao Zhao" 1997 Single Malt (WB: 91+) |
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Springbank 30yrs, Cask #24120003/2 |
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Suntory Prestige 25 Y/O Blended Whisky Premium Japanese blended whisky, exceptionally smooth, balanced, and luxurious. |
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Strathisla Vintage 1948 and 1961 Royal Marriage Series by Gordon & MacPhail Bottled 1981 (WB: 90+) Historic Speyside vintage whisky, highly collectible with elegant aged character. |
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Rosebank 1981 Diageo Limited Release 2007 25 Y/O (WB: 90+) |
| Rosebank 1992 Diageo Limited Release 2014 21 Y/O (WB: 91+) |
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Mars 20 Y/O Single Cask #618 Japanese Single Malt Whisky |
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Mortlach Vintage 1959 and 1960 Royal Marriage Series by Gordon & MacPhail Bottled 1986 (WB: 90+) Rich and powerful Speyside vintage whisky with deep sherry and umami character. |
| Glenfiddich 30 Y/O XXX Scotch Single Malt (Old Bottling 2000s) (WF: 90) |
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Highland Park 30 Y/O Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Bottled 2000s) ABV 48.1% (WB: 91+) |
| GlenDronach Grandeur 24 Years Batch 9 Single Malt (WB: 91+) |
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Balvenie Tun 1509 Batch No. 2 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 2015 Release (WF: 90) |
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Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2012 Pinot Noir Wine Cask #5073 (WB: 90+) |
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Hibiki Early 1990s Gold Cap Old Bottling Japanese Blended Whisky A nostalgic classic—soft, rounded, and harmonious, representing early-era Hibiki blending artistry. |
| Clynelish 1997 Single Cask #7107 18 Y/O Single Malt Scotch Whisky by Kingsbury (WB: 89+) |
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Bowmore The Devil's Casks Small Batch Release II (WB: 88+) |
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Bruichladdich 15 Y/O Islay Single Malt Whisky (1980s bottling) (WB: 88+) |
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Imperial 1995 Signatory Cask Strength Collection 18 Y/O (WB: 88+) |
At the Mizunara booth, you’ll discover a range of exclusive pours, including our premium limited independent bottlings—shaped by over a decade of expertise and a true spirit of discovery. Each cask is carefully hand-selected for its character, expressing its origin and terroir while honoring the distillery’s craft and the whisky’s unique soul.
Every dram tells its own story. And with guidance from our passionate team, you’ll be led to a tasting experience that’s both personal and memorable.
Lined up of Mizunara Independent Bottling:
Alongside these, we’re featuring standout whiskies from around the world, including Kilchoman, Kanosuke, Asaka and Pōkeno—bringing together peat, precision, and innovation in one place.
Lined up of Scotch Whisky:
| Glenlivet 18 Years Old "George Smith's Original 1824" Pure Single Malt Scotch (Old Bottling) |
| BenRiach 1997 Oloroso Puncheon Single Cask 22 Y/O Single Malt Scotch OLDER RELEASE |
| Bruichladdich 2002 North Star Spirits 15 Y/O Single Malt Scotch Whisky (WB: 88+) |
| Kilchoman Feis Ile 2024 |
| Kilchoman Batch Strength Islay Single Malt |
| Kilchoman Loch Gorm Islay Single Malt |
| Kilchoman 100% Islay Single Malt |
| Kilchoman Sauternes Cask Matured Islay Single Malt 2024 |
| Kilchoman Casado Islay Single Malt 2022 |
| Kilchoman PX Sherry Cask Matured 2023 |
| Kilchoman Distillery New Make Spirit 20ppm |
Lined up of Japanese Whisky:
| Asaka Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Cask Reserve |
| Asaka Sakura Cask Finish, Single Malt Japanese |
| Kanosuke Single Malt 2023 Japanese |
| Kanosuke Double Distillery Japanese |
| Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still 2024 Japanese |
| Kanosuke Double Distillery 2025 Edition |
| Kanosuke Single Malt 2026 Edition |
| Kanosuke Single Malt Japanese |
| Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese |
| Kanosuke Sherry Cask Vatted |
Lined up of World Whisky:
| Pōkeno "Prohibition Porter" First Fill Bourbon & Porter Casks |
| Pōkeno Exploration Series Totara Cask Finish New Zealand Single Malt Whisky |
| Pōkeno Exploration Series Winter Malt New Zealand Single Malt Whisky |
| Pōkeno "ORIGIN" New Zealand Single Malt Whisky | First Fill Bourbon Barrel |
| Pōkeno "DISCOVERY" New Zealand Single Malt Whisky | First Fill Bourbon Barrel, Oloroso and PX Cask |
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And don’t miss our guided blind tasting experience, led by Mizunara founder Chandrakant Mohanty. In this masterclass, “The Philosophy of Our Cask Selection,” you’ll explore the why, what, and how behind our choices. You’ll taste a lineup including Kilchoman “Sado,” an Asaka Private Cask, Arran 15 Years, Milk & Honey Single Cask, plus even some rejected cask samples—and a mystery dram.
Your challenge? Try to pick which ones Mizunara actually bottled.
So get your tasting dramlist ready and swing by the Mizunara booth. If you love whisky—whether it’s vintage dram or classic icons or new discoveries—you won’t want to miss this.
See you there. Kanpai!
About Mizunara: The Shop
Mizunara: The Shop specializes in daily drams at very reasonable prices, rare and vintage whisky, with a strong focus on quality, authenticity, and thoughtful cask selection. Our curated portfolio spans iconic classics, limited releases, and collectible bottles from across the whisky world.
Supported by a team of experienced whisky and spirits experts, Mizunara hosts tastings, masterclasses, and workshops to share practical knowledge and deepen appreciation for craftsmanship, terroir, and maturation. We are also an independent bottler with over a decade of experience, focusing on selecting characterful casks that reflect their origin.
Our selection includes Japanese, Scotch, American, and New Zealand whiskies, alongside shochu and artisanal spirits such as gin, vodka, and rum. With stores in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan, Mizunara: The Shop is a trusted destination for whisky collectors and enthusiasts alike.
