$1000-$5000

Region: Japan

Distillery: Asaka Distillery (Sasanokawa Shuzo)

Age: April 2017 - June 2021

ABV: 50%

Cask: First fill bourbon barrel

Size: 700ml

This Japanese Single Cask #17155 Single Malt Whisky has been matured in a first fill bourbon barrel and only 287 bottles were released in June 2021.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Shinshu Mars X Chichibu (Aged at Shinshu, Nagano)

Age: NAS

ABV: 54%

Cask: Bourbon barrel, American white oak, Sherry oak

Size: 700 ml

This is a special bottling released by the Shinshu Mars Distillery and is a vatting of malt from two distilleries, "Komagatake" and "Chichibu", which has been matured at Mars Shinshu Distillery in a variety of Bourbon Barrel, American White Oak and Sherry Oak for more than 5 years. In 2015, Mars Shinshu Distillery and Venture Whisky (Chichibu) Distillery began exchanging their new make spirit, which was subsequently matured in their respective locations. 10,918 Bottles were released.

Nose: sweet maple syrup, oak spices and some notes of varnish along with plum and a hint of caramelised orange peel Palate: Sweet caramel, some brandy cake, cacao and nutmeg with a hint of smoke and spiciness Finish: Gentle tannins along with some black tea on the finish. With water, more caramel and toffee notes are evident along with oak spices. 

The Chichibu Distillery release of their vatting with Komagatake malt is available HERE. 

Region: Various (Scotland)

Distillery: Various (Scotland)

Age: 12 Years Old

ABV: 43%

Cask: Various

Size: 1000 ml

Region: Highlands, Scotland

Distillery: Glenmorangie

Age: 10 Years

ABV: 40% for 700 ml (43% for 2 x 5cl Miniatures)

Cask: Various

Size: 700 ml (with 2 miniatures of 5 cl each)

Region: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Bunnahabhain

Age: 12 Years Old

ABV: 43%

Cask: Unknown

Size: 700 ml

A 1980-90s bottling from Bunnahabhain capturing the older light peat with rich and oily notes style from this distillery. A lighter, milder and delicate Islay Whisky.

Region: Highlands, Scotland

Distillery: Clynelish

Age: 1992-2007

ABV: 46% 

Cask: Oloroso Seco Cask Wood

Size: 700ml

Double matured in Oloroso Seco Cask Wood, after its initial maturation this Clynelish is a limited edition/special release bottled in 2007. Velvety, beeswax, honey, soft and creamy vanilla. Rated 85+ on Whiskybase across 158 votes.

The label is slightly damage. Please refer to the photos. Sold in "As-Is" condition. 

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Bowmore

Age: 15 Years

ABV: 54.1%

Cask: Sherry

Size: 700 ml

Matured for 15 years in Spanish Sherry Oak Casks (Butts) at the legendary No.1 Vaults (the oldest maturation Warehouse in Scotland and the only one below sea level) of Bowmore, Laimrig is Gaelic for "Pier". This bottling was released in 2014.

Color: Teak brown Nose: Sweet dark sherry along with figs, cocoa balanced with smoky peatiness and a salty tang Palate: Rich combination of chocolate, sherry, raisins and smoke Finish: long and lingering. (Tasting Notes from Distillery)

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Imperial (Demolished)

Age: 18 Years Old

ABV: 53.4% (Cask Strength)

Cask: Bourbon

Size: 700 ml

Imperial's history has been dogged by periods of closure and changed ownership several times, until it was finally demolished in 2013. Usually very difficult to find and has somewhat of a fan following of its floral, cream soda, gentle style of spirit.

This bottling by Independent Bottler Signatory Vintage is part of their Cask Strength Collection. Distilled in August 1995 and matured in a Hogshead #50142 for 18 years, it was bottled in January 2014. Only 293 bottles were released.

Nose: Citrus, minerals, almost alkaline balanced with some sweetness. Overall, the nose is quite elegant Palate: Citrus fruits, lemony sweetness with earthiness Finish: The citrus fruits remain with some oak and a warming finish which stays for quite some time. 

Region: Campbeltown (Scotland)

Distillery: Springbank

Age: 18 Years Old

ABV: 46%

Cask: Refill Sherry/Bourbon

Size: 700 ml

First distilled in 1973, Longrow is the double distilled, heavily peated style Single Malt from the Springbank Distillery. This Longrow 18 years is a limited edtion, and reportedly a vatting of 60% matured in refill sherry casks and 40% in bourbon casks, bottled in 2017 with 4500 bottles released. 

Nose: sweet fruits, vanilla, oak with smoke and maritime notes Palate: very creamy and oily mouth feel with grapefruits, passion fruit, caramel and more red fruits Finish: wonderful balance of salty smoke and subtle sweetness of some dark fruits perhaps coming from the refill sherry cask with a dry and long finish.

Region: Campbeltown (Scotland)

Distillery: Springbank

Age: 10 Years Old (June 2007 - May 2018)

ABV: 59.6%

Cask: Refill Marsala Hogsheads

Size: 700 ml

This triple distilled, unpeated style single malt whisky from Springbank distillery is distilled in 2007, matured in Refill Marsala Hogsheads and bottled in 2018 at cask strength for the Open day 2018. Only 1070 bottles released. 

Please note that no box is available.

Region: Various (Scotland)

Distillery: Various (Scotland)

Age: NAS

ABV: 40%

Cask: Various

Size: 1000 ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Eigashima, Hyogo Japan

Age: 12 Years

ABV: 61%

Cask: Sherry

Size: 500 ml

Aged in an Old Sherry Butt #105036 for 12 years, this is a rare single cask and one of the oldest aged releases in recent times from this small distillery in Japan (White Oak Distillery). 480 bottles were released in late 2020.  This is a rich, sherry cask matured whisky with dry figs, raisins and prunes, with a hint of spices and chocolate. 

Region: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Laphroaig

Age: 10 Years

ABV: 58.6%

Size: 700 ml

This Islay single malt from Laphroaig distillery is the incredibly popular cask strength versions released in limited quantities. This is the Batch 11 Release.

Region: Kentucky (USA)

Distillery: Heaven Hill / Bernheim Distillery

Age: 7 Years Old

ABV: 45%

Cask: Unknown

Size: 750 ml

This Kentucky wheat whiskey is made by Heaven Hill and named for the famed Bernheim Distillery in Louisville. It is the first new style of American Whiskey to use soft winter wheat as the main grain since prohibition. Aged for 7 years in the new charred oak barrels. Color: Bright Amber Nose: Mildly sweet; hints of vanilla and honey Palate: Hints of toffee, berries, and spice Finish: Toasted oak; elegant and warm (Tasting Notes from the Distillery)

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Region: Japan

Distillery: Kobe Winery (神户みのりの公社)

Age: 12 Years Old

ABV: 50%

Size: 500 ml

Region: Kentucky (USA)

Distillery: Maker's Mark

Age: NAS

ABV: 45%

Cask: Unknown

Size: 1000 ml

This bottle is a 1000 ml "Founders Series Label" release with the images of Bill Samuels Sr, Bill Samuels Jr (retired in 2011 as the President) and Rob Samuels. Signed by both Bill Samuels Jr and Rob Samuels.

Maker’s Mark generally distil their bourbon to the lowest proof of most US whiskey producers to retain the rich flavours. Developed by Bill Samuels Sr, Maker's Mark is made with soft red winter wheat, instead of the usual rye, for a one-of-a-kind, full-flavored bourbon that's gentle and enjoyable. Nose: Fresh cut fruits with lovely notes of spiced honey and citrus peel Palate: Barley malt, a little nutty and vanilla beans. Finish: Gentle caramel, sweet butterscotch with dry oak spice.

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Region: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Bowmore

Age: 17 Years

ABV: 53.1%

Cask: Bordeaux Wine Barriques

Size: 700 ml

Distilled on 22nd June 1998 and matured in Bordeaux Wine Barriques for 17 years at the legendary No.1 Vaults (one of the world's oldest Scotch Warehouse) of Bowmore, this is a Distillery Exclusive bottling with only 1500 bottles being released.  This has been released under the Craftmen's Collection (and specifically celebrating the Stillmen's role in keeping an expert eye on middle cut or the heart of the distillation). Rich mahogany in color with red stone fruits and baked apple on the nose bursting with tangy stewed fruits on the palate and a lingering sea salt on the finish. 

Whiskybase rated 89+ (over 20 viewer)