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Region: Japan

Distillery: Akkeshi Distillery, Hokkaido

Age: 3~5 Years

ABV: 55% 

Cask: Bourbon, Sherry, Wine and Mizunara Oak Cask

Size: 700 ml

The Akkeshi “Rikka” Single Blended Japanese Whisky is a 2025 release from Akkeshi Distillery in Hokkaido, Japan. It is part of the distillery’s “24 Solar Terms Series,” specifically the 19th release, symbolizing the beginning of summer. This whisky is made using Hokkaido-grown malt and matured primarily in Mizunara oak barrels native to Japan.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Mars Tsunuki Distillery

Age: N/A

ABV: 50% 

Cask: Bourbon barrels

Size: 700 ml

Mars Tsunuki distillery is the second distillery of the Hombo Shuzo Group, launched in 2016. This is the 2023 release by the Mars Tsunuki Distillery in Kagoshima (where with a wide range of temperatures and blessed with high quality spring water from the Mt. Kurata mountain), with a release of 35,800 bottles. This is the 4th product release of single malt whisky distilled at Tsunuki (The Second Release of the Annual 'Year Edition').

Matured in the bourbon barrels for about 6 years. Nose: Marmalade jam along with sweet notes of honey, pancake, and a subtle smoke Palate: Citrus fruits, lemon peel and fresh malt Finish: Full-bodied sweetness balanced by a pleasant bitterness.

Region: Kagoshima, Japan

Distillery: Komasa Jyozo

Age: NAS

ABV: 45%

Size: 500 ml

Ingredients: Authentic shochu, roasted green tea (Kagoshima Prefecture), juniper berries, and other botanical ingredients

"KOMASA GIN Hojicha" is Komasa Brewery's second craft gin, following KOMASA GIN Sakurajima Komikan. It is made by adding carefully selected botanicals, such as juniper berries and Kagoshima-grown hojicha tea, to rice shochu. It combines the dry flavor of gin with the fragrant aroma of hojicha tea. 

Hojicha tea, carefully sourced from Japan’s renowned Kagoshima region, lends gentle roasted notes and a subtle wood-like sweetness, creating a rich yet smooth profile. With hints of juniper and a comforting tea aroma, this gin offers a sophisticated taste experience.

Enjoy KOMASA GIN Hojicha neat, with hot water or soda, or try it in creative cocktails like the Hojicha Gin Latte, where its creamy texture shines alongside milk.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Sakurao Distillery, Hiroshima

Age: 3 years

ABV: 43%

Cask: Bourbon barrel

Size: 700 ml

Togouchi Single Malt Japanese Whisky also produced by the Sakurao Distillery is aged in a historic railway tunnel surrounded by lush forests and clear streams in Togouchi, Hiroshima for more than 3 years. This unique maturation environment maintains a cool, stable temperature year-round, allowing the whisky to develop slowly and smoothly.

Tasting Note: Nose: Vanilla, apple, marmalade, melon. Palate: Light and smooth taste, clean sweetness. Finish: Refreshing and gentle with a crisp finish.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Mars Tsunuki Distillery (Hombo Shuzo co., Ltd.) 

Age: 2017-2022, mainly from 2020/2021

ABV: 49%

Cask: Primarily Bourbon & Sherry

Size: 700ml

The 2026 Edition of Single Malt Tsunuki is composed of carefully selected malt whiskies, matured in a variety of casks, with a focus on bourbon and sherry casks.
This release marks the fifth in the Annual Edition series and the seventh overall, including “The First” and “Peated.” It reflects the continued evolution of Tsunuki’s house style, balancing fruity vibrancy with depth and energy.

The label design pays tribute to the distillery’s original tower, set against the serene natural beauty that surrounds Tsunuki.

Crafted at the Mars Tsunuki Distillery, nestled in the lush mountains southwest of the Satsuma Peninsula, the whisky benefits from a distinctive basin-like climate with marked temperature variations, as well as pristine spring water sourced from Mt. Kurata—ideal conditions for maturation.

Tasting Note:
Nose: Rich and vibrant, with aromas reminiscent of cheesecake and orangettes, gently layered with soft white smoke.
Palate: Juicy fruit notes, like pear compote, harmoniously balanced with the nutty richness of almond chocolate.
Finish: Lingering impressions of vibrant fruit lead into a long, full-bodied finish with depth and complexity.

Region: Kagoshima, Japan

Distillery: Komasa Jyozo

Age: NAS

ABV: 45%

Size: 500 ml

Ingredients: Authentic shochu, Sakurajima komikan, juniper berries, and other botanical ingredients

KOMASA GIN-Sakurajima Komikan is a very enjoyable and broadly approachable gin produced by Komasa Jyozo, which has over 130 years of experience making shochu in Kagoshima. KOMASA GIN is based on minimalization of additional elements and focuses on the major botanical i.e. the Sakurajima komikan. The world's smallest mikan, or satsuma mandarin, is an important crop on Mt. Sakurajima as it is unsuitable for rice production due to its volcanic ash soil. With a diameter of only 4-5cm and a weight of 20-50g, the size of this mikan is small but its presence is immense.

Tasting Note: The crisp, dry taste of gin and the gentle citrus aroma of mikan combine for an entirely unique drinking experience. 

Region: Japan

Distillery: Echigo Yakuso, Niigata Prefecture

Age: NAS

ABV: 45%

Size: 700 ml

Ingredients: 9 botanicals (Juniper berry, yuzu peel, coriander seed, cedar leaf, shiso leaf, cinnamon leaf, Japanese pepper, celery seed, green tea)

The Herbalist Yaso Gin Yuzu is a high-quality Japanese craft gin produced by Echigo Yakuso based in Niigata Prefecture, and known for blending the power of fermentation with wild plants.

This gin that balances the bright, lustrous aroma and rich bitterness of yuzu peel with the classic juniper berry flavor. Designed to blend Japanese and Western botanical traditions, this gin features Japanese botanicals such as sansho pepper, shiso leaves, and tea leaves, alongside Western spices including coriander seeds and cinnamon leaves. Each botanical is distilled using specialized methods to preserve its unique character, resulting in a complex and layered flavor where yuzu shines distinctly but harmonizes beautifully with the other elements. 

The gin has won multiple prestigious awards, including:
Silver at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2025
Gold at the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition 2025 
Silver at the International Wine & Spirit Competition 2025

Region: Japan

Distillery: Niigata Prefecture

Age: NAS

ABV: 45%

Size: 700 ml

Ingredients: 12 botanicals including Juniper berry, Valencia orange peel, navel orange peel, orange flower, licorice, spring turmeric, fennel, clove, cardamom, allspice, celery seed, Echigo angelica.

The Herbalist Yaso Gin Orange is a vibrant Japanese craft gin enriched with the juicy bitterness of orange peel. Crafted with 12 botanicals, it features the tart and refreshing Valencia orange and the sweet, fragrant navel orange, creating a beautifully balanced and dynamic finish. Complementing these citrus notes are spices such as fennel, cloves, allspice, and celery seed, which add complexity and depth, giving the gin a firm and robust character beyond just fruity sweetness. This versatile gin is great enjoyed simply with tonic water, while in colder seasons it also shines when mixed with hot water and a touch of syrup to make a comforting hot gin sling. 

The Herbalist Yaso serie is a high-quality Japanese craft gin produced by Echigo Yakuso, a company based in Niigata Prefecture known for blending the power of fermentation with wild plants.

This gin has won multiple prestigious awards, including:
Gold Award and “Best Japanese Craft Gin” at the Tokyo Whiskey & Spirits Competition (TWSC) 2023
Gold at the World Gin Awards 2024 as Japan’s country winner
Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2024
Silver Award at the International Wine & Spirit Competition 2024
Gold Award at the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition 2024
Gold Award at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2025
Grand Gold Award at the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition 2025
Hall of Fame Inductee Bronze Award at the International Wine & Spirit Competition 2025

Region: Japan

Distillery: Hokkaido Akkeshi Distillery

Age: 3-5 Years

ABV: 48% 

Cask:

Malt: Bourbon, Mizunara, Brandy, Sherry

Grain: Mizunara, Wine, Sherry, Bourbon

Size: 700 ml

Akkeshi Single Blended Japanese Whisky “Toji” (冬至), also called “Winter Solstice,” is the first bottle in the Nishi-Nibu (二至二分) special release series of Akkeshi’s 24 Season Series. As the 18th edition, it represents the winter solstice season when the shortest daylight occurs, symbolizing the sun’s rebirth.

This whisky blends malt with grain whisky both of which are produced at Akkeshi Distillery. Their grain whisky, made from 100% Hokkaido-produced ingredients, is produced using their pot stills (unlike the usual continuous column stills that are used for grain whisky) resulting in a bolder profile rather than a very rounded/neutral profile.  

Region: Japan

Distillery: Shindo Distillery, Fukuoka

Age: NAS

ABV: 50%

Cask: Bourbon barrels, Mizunara cask, Oloroso Sherry cask

Size: 700 ml

Shindo Experimental 01 is a Japanese single malt whisky from Shindo Distillery, located in Fukuoka, Japan. It is their debut release. The whisky is unpeated, and matured primarily in bourbon barrels, Mizunara oak, Oloroso sherry casks and some other casks. 

Shindo Distillery started operation in August 2021 in Asakura City, Fukuoka Prefecture.
Based on the concept of "THE QUEST FOR THE ORIGINAL" and the paths laid down by the previous generation predecessors, The "thorough creation of new makes using proprietary yeast," "aging in various types of barrels," and so on, We continue to face unique challenges.

Tasting Notes: The top is gorgeous, tropical and fruity. This is followed by an oriental, sweet buttercream-like aroma. The last part is toffee and milky with a long aftertaste.

Awarded “Best of Category” at the Tasting Trendies Spirits Challenge 2025.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Sakurao Distillery, Hiroshima

Age: NAS

ABV: 40%

Cask: Various cask

Size: 700 ml

Togouchi Peated Cask Finish Japanese Blended Whisky is a blend crafted by Sakurao Distillery, combining single malt and single grain whiskies. It is firstly matured at the Sakurao Distillery and then further matured in a unique underground railway tunnel in the heart of Mount Osorakan, Hiroshima, offering ideal conditions for slow and even aging.

According to Togouchi, this whisky is aged in casks previously used for whisky with smoky aromas to create the distinctive flavor of Togouchi Peated Cask Finish. The result is a whisky with a unique smoky character and rich sweetness, as if it were gently smoked.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Sakurao Distillery

Age: unknown

ABV: 50%

Cask: Bourbon, Sauternes wine casks

Size: 700 ml

The limited release Sakurao Single Malt Sauternes Cask Stillman’s Selection is a lightly peated Whisky, which has been first matured in Bourbon barrels and then finished in Bordeaux Sauternes wine casks, with a deep amber hue and a rich, complex profile shaped by its unique maturation process.

This bottle is part of the premium Stillman’s Selection range, reflecting the master distiller’s personal choice of the finest casks. It balances a light peated character with layered notes of fruit and honey, offering a harmonious blend of sweetness and depth.

The Sauternes cask imparts luxurious layers of honeyed sweetness, ripe fruit such as apricot, apple, and pear, alongside rich vanilla and gentle spices. The nose reveals aromas of golden honey, fresh apple, warm cinnamon, and subtle floral notes. On the palate, expect creamy custard, banana, and tropical fruit richness, complemented by a comfortable smokiness and oak aroma.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Sakurao Distillery, Hiroshima

Age: 4 years (Distilled on Nov 2020, Bottled on Mar 2025)

ABV: 60%

Cask: 1st Fill Marsala wine cask

Size: 700 ml

The Sakurao Single Cask 2020 First Fill Marsala Wine Cask #7162 is a limited edition Japanese single malt whisky. Distilled in November 2020 and matured for over 4 years in a first-fill Marsala wine cask, this release has been bottled in celebration of SG60 (Singapore’s 60 years of growth and achievement). Only 262 bottles have been released.

The label features artwork by a Japanese artist portraying a Torii gate, symbolizing the transition from the everyday to the sacred, adding meaningful cultural depth to this collectible release.

It features a rich amber hue, enticing aromas of raisins and strawberries, flavours of dates and oranges, subtle notes of caramel. and a lingering finish with hints of berries and citrus. (Tasting Notes from Distillery)

Region: Japan

Distillery: Sakurao Distillery

Age: almost 4 years (Distilled on Nov 2020, Bottled on Oct 2024)

ABV: 62%

Cask: Bordeaux Red Wine Cask

Size: 700 ml

This Sakurao single cask (#7156) single malt whisky bottled exclusively for Whisky Live Hong Kong 2024 with total release of 255 bottles.

Nose: Beautiful red fruit cake, raisins, sweet spices. Palate: Red Fruit, raspberry, clove, cinnamon, refined tannin. Finish: Spiced cherry, black pepper, lengthy sweet spices finish.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Sakurao Distillery, Hiroshima

Age: NAS

ABV: 40%

Cask: Various cask

Size: 700 ml

Crafted by skilled blenders to highlight the distinct character of each whisky, Togouchi PREMIUM offers a harmonious blend. Starting with whisky aged in the Togouchi Tunnel, this journey of innovation has resulted in a refined expression of Japanese whisky.

The blend carefully combines malt and grain whiskies distilled and matured at Sakurao Distillery in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima—a region known for its unique natural environment. The proximity to the Seto Inland Sea and the Chugoku Mountains creates a distinctive maturation climate, where warm sea breezes and cool mountain air influence the whisky’s character.

Tasting Note: Nose: Nuts and fruit Palate: A sweet flavor of vanilla and milk chocolate with moderate acidity. Finish: Full-bodied sweetness with a woody aftertaste.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Sakurao Distillery

Age: NAS

ABV: 43%

Cask: Various casks

Size: 700 ml

Discover the Sakurao Single Malt Japanese Whisky, born from the Sakurao Distillery nestled in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima. This Whisky benefits from its remarkable terroir—where the Seto Inland Sea's gentle warmth meets the Chugoku Mountains, creating ideal conditions for maturation. The result is a whisky of wonderful depth: a dark amber pour that greets you with notes of raisins, citrus, and stone fruits. On the palate, creamy vanilla unfolds alongside subtle layers of bitterness and acidity, leading to a captivating finish of smoky oak and lingering sweetness. An expression of Japanese whisky craftsmanship.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Mars Tsunuki Distillery (Hombo Shuzo co., Ltd.) 

Age: NAS

ABV: 47%

Size: 700 ml

Mars Wa Bi Gin "The Forest" is a Japanese gin produced by the Mars Tsunuki Distillery in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. This gin is crafted from a rice-based spirit distilled twice for purity and delicacy. It features juniper berries, coriander seeds as core botanicals, along with unique Japanese botanicals such as Yakusugi cedar, Hinoki cypress and nine botanicals sourced locally from Kagoshima such as, yuzu, green tea leaves, shiso, kumquat, ginger, and perilla leaves.

Nose: Rich scent of Yakusugi cedar, light citrus notes. Palate: Refreshing sensation like being in a coniferous forest, green flavor of cypress leaves. Finish: Sweet and spicy aroma of juniper berries.

Excellent for sipping neat, on the rocks, or in refined cocktails.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Mars Komagatake Distillery (Hombo Shuzo)

Age: NAS

ABV: 50%

Cask: Bourbon, Sherry and Wine 

Size: 700 ml

The “2024 Edition” is a limited release single malt whisky, bottled in 2024. It is crafted primarily from bourbon barrel-matured whisky and blended with a selection of original whiskies, including richly flavored sherry and wine cask maturations. Single Malt Komagatake is made at the Mars Komagatake Distillery, nestled at the base of the Komagatake mountain range in the Central Alps, an area renowned for its pristine nature and exceptional water quality.