Awarded Products

Region: Kagoshima, Japan

Distillery: Wakashio Shuzo

Ingredients: Murasaki Imo (Purple Sweet Potato), Rice Koji (Black)

Age: NAS

ABV: 25%

Size: 720 ml / 1800 ml

Made using murasaki (purple) sweet potatoes and a wooden pot still for a shochu with a complex yet delicate depth of flavor, with a mellow aroma with hints of red wine, earl grey, and nuts. 

Award: 97 points at IWSC 2021, IWSC2021 Gold Medal 

Region: Kagoshima, Japan

Distillery: Wakashio Shuzo

Ingredients: Mugi (Barley), Barley Koji (White)

Age: NAS

ABV: 25%

Size: 720 ml / 1800 ml

Mugi shochu that has been carefully aged in kame pots for a clean, fruity aroma with hints of caramel.

Award: 91 points at IWSC 2022

Region: Kagoshima, Japan

Distillery: Kokubu Shuzo

Distillery Method: Atmospheric

Koji: Sweet Potato Koji

Age: NAS

ABV: 26%

Size: 720 ml / 1800 ml

Region: Kentucky (USA)

Distillery: Heaven Hill Distillery

Age: NAS

ABV: 40%

Cask: Oak Barrel

Size: 750 ml

This bourbon whiskey is the flagship product from Heaven Hill Distillery, which is named after the spring that ran through the distillery grounds. Aged in oak barrel and charcoal filtered before being bottled at an enjoyable ABV of 40%. A great combination of sweet, spicy and fruity character. No box available for this product.

Region: Kagoshima, Japan

Distillery: Wakashio Shuzo

Ingredients: Satsuma Imo (Sweet Potato), Rice Koji 

Age: NAS

ABV: 25%

Size: 900 ml / 1800 ml

This 2022 version of GLOW used a different variety of sweet potato than originally planned, due to the effects of the local sweet potato blight. To our surprise, we ended up creating a wonderful flavor. 

Grand prize winner, also in the shochu division, 1st “ Sakai ga erabu shochu taisho ” Awards (chosen by liquor stores across Japan) 

Award: 1st & 2nd “Sakaya ga erabu Shochu Taisho” Awards 

The Wakashio GLOW Shochu series transcends traditional specifications, driven by a simple desire for enjoyment. GLOW series challenge the possibilities of shochu, inviting everyone to explore and savor its unique flavors.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Kokubu Shuzo

Age: NAS

ABV: 26%

Size: 720 ml

Region: Kagoshima, Japan

Distillery: Wakashio Shuzo

Ingredients: Imo (Sweet Potato) Shochu, Juniper berry

Age: NAS

ABV: 42.4%

Size: 500 ml

The only craft gin in the world that is made in a wooden pot still. Several types of sweet potato shochu are blended for a harmonious balance with juniper berries. The sweet aftertaste of the sweet potato shochu and the rich aroma of juniper result in a striking spirit. 

Award: IWSC2022 Bronze Medal 

Wakashio Distillery was established in 1968 as the cooperative partnership of 5 local distilleries. With the theme of “diversity,” they strive to make the most of our unique personalities and strengthen our framework for producing high-quality and appealing spirits. 424 GIN series is the world’s only craft gin made in a wooden pot still. A brand that seeks out a new form of Japanese gin to share with the world.

Region: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Laphroaig

Age: N/A

ABV: 40%

Cask: First Fill Ex-Bourbon Quarter Casks, Pedro Ximenez Sherry Hogsheads, Triple Wood (European Oak Casks) and New American Oak (Virgin) Casks

Size: 700 ml

Laphroaig Select is aged in a combination of First Fill Ex-Bourbon Quarter Casks, Pedro Ximenez Sherry Hogsheads and Triple Wood (European Oak Casks) with the heart of the spirit being drawn from Whisky which has undergone a final maturation of about 6 months in New American Oak (Virgin) Casks placed in the highest parts of the warehouse to maximise the impact of the Scottish summer. In general it is quite unusual for Scotch Whisky maturation in New Oak Casks.

Awarded Gold Medal in 2020 & 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. 

Color: Sparkling good appearance with layered tones. Nose: Forward peat smoke followed quickly by ripe red fruits. Palate: Sweet at first, followed by peat smoke and dashes of ash and seaweed. Finish: Long finish with lingering floral notes. Touches of marzipan and lime. (Distillery Tasting Notes) 

Region: Cuba

Distillery: Maestros del Ron Cubano

Age: NAS

ABV: 40%

Size: 750 ml

The Rum Masters 2014 - Gold

Region: Jamaica

Distillery: Various (Jamaica)

Age: NAS

ABV: 57%

Cask: Unknown

Size: 700 ml

The Navy Island Navy Strength rum is a 100% pure Pot Still rum. The blend is made from 11 carefully selected small batch distilled rums of various ages. Navy Strength refers to rum that is bottled at exactly 57% alcohol by volume.

Tasting Notes: (From Distillery)

Colour: Deep Amber

Nose: Typically, Jamaican: full-bodied, complex with a high density of fruit starters, citrus notes and some wax.

Palate: Vanilla, banana bread and other fruits can be clearly seen. Oily with spices

Finish: A lasting sweetness develops, which is accompanied by figs and oak spice. It remains long and constantly evolves in the mouth.

IWSC Silver 2018, ISC Silver 2018 and 2019. 

Region: Jamaica

Distillery: Various (Jamaica)

Age: NAS

ABV: 46.3%

Cask: Ex-Oloroso Sherry Casks

Size: 700 ml

A blend of hand-selected Jamaican Rums, including some of the finest aged rums distilled in Jamaican Pot Still, this rum which has been finished for at least 12 months in Ex-Oloroso Sherry Casks. Navy Island is a small tropical island off the coast of Port Antonio, Jamaica. In the 18th century, the island was used by the British Royal Navy (hence the name).  

This rum takes on the dark flavours of the  Sherry cask including dark dried fruits, figs, raisins balanced by an inherent nuttiness.

Tasting Notes: (From Distillery)

Colour: Deep, Rich Amber

Nose: Delicate notes of oloroso sherry, raisins and citrus in combination with heavy aromas of Jamaican Rum.

Palate: Powerful and spicy with subtle hints of raisins and apricots.

Finish: Full and long with hint of spicy finish

Region: New Zealand

Distillery: Pōkeno

Age: NAS

ABV: 43%

Cask: Bourbon cask

Size: 700 ml

Pōkeno distillery nestled in a warm, misty, humid valley protected by the volcanic hills which from which they source their pure natural spring water and sourced the finest barley from three family-owned farms in New Zealand's richly fertile South Island.

Tasting Notes:Toasted vanilla beans and sweet butterscotch give way to citrus notes, creamy toffee and hints of caramelised banana for a sweet, complex and lingering finish. (Tasting Notes From Pōkeno)

2024 Award-winning:
Silver Medal at the 2024 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC)
Gold Medal at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Silver award at the 2024 World Whiskies Awards
A "Liquid Gold" award with a score of 94 in Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2024

Region: Japan

Distillery: Echigo Yakuso, Niigata Prefecture

Age: NAS

ABV: 45%

Size: 700 ml

Ingredients: 80 types of natural plants plus 20 botanical

The Herbalist Yaso Gin is a craft gin from Niigata Prefecture, produced by Echigo Yakuso, a health food manufacturer specializing in fermented products and medicinal herbs.

The gin is uniquely made from alcohol generated as a byproduct during the fermentation of enzyme drinks derived from 80 kinds of wild plants such as mugwort, turmeric, dokudami, and ginseng, which are slowly fermented and matured in ceramic pots for about a year. 

Tasting Note: Enjoy the classical botanical aroma that blends with the fresh wildflower scents which produced the base spirit. Nice floral aromas (rose, lavender, jasmine, chamomile, & thyme orange flower) balancing with the scent of the unique ginseng berry.

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: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Compass Box

Age: 15 Years

ABV: 43%

Cask: First-fill Sherry casks, American Oak and Ex-bourbon barrels

The Glasgow Blend by Compass Box, introduced in 2014, is a full-bodied blended Scotch whisky composed of 33% Lowland grain and 67% malt whisky from the Highlands, Speyside, and Islay. It ages in a mix of first-fill and refill ex-bourbon barrels, first-fill Sherry casks, and a small portion in new French oak, resulting in a flavor profile rich in sherried fruit and peaty notes. The label features The Wellington Statue, topped with a traffic cone, symbolizing Glasgow's sense of humor.

Tasting Note from distillery: Full, bold and smoky on the palate, Glasgow Blend unites the rich spice and fruitcake-like notes of Sherry cask ageing with the maritime punch of Islay malt whisky.

Winning a Gold Medal at The Spirits Business in 2019, a Silver Medal in 2022 from the same competition, and a Silver Medal at the 2019 International Spirits Challenge. 

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Kilchoman

Age: NAS

ABV: 46%

Cask: Ex-Bourbon, oloroso Sherry

Size: 700 ml

Flagship of Kilchoman. Predominantly matured in ex-Bourbon Barrels (with about 10% Oloroso Sherry Butt). IWSC 2024 Silver and IWSC 2012 Gold. Spirits Business Awards 2024 Gold. Best Islay Single Malt IWC 2016, Scored 98 Points and awarded "Gold Outstanding" in IWSC 2022.

Nose : Lemon zest, vanilla and distinct coastal influence give way to floral intensity, juicy peaches, pears, and wafts of rich spices. Palate : Bursts of tropical fruit and dried sultanas, warming smoke and waves of honey, malt, butterscotch and rich sweetness. Finish : Sherry-soaked fruit, cracked black pepper and sea salt. Long-lasting with layers of citrus sweetness and maritime peat smoke. (Tasting note from Distillery)

Region: Kentucky (USA)

Distillery: Woodford Reserve

Age: NAS

ABV: 45.2%

Cask: New Charred Oak Barrels

Size: 700 ml

This unique kentucky straight malt whiskey has a soft, sweet, nutty character. Unlike a typical 100% malt whiskey, this whiskey is crafted from 51% malt and aged in new charred oak barrels, making it similar to bourbon and provides a new experience for bourbon drinkers. Color: Warm Umber Nose: Soft nutty notes drizzled with light caramel and milk chocolate coat a layer of fruit character (apple, dried fruit, tropical fruit). Hints of brown spice, savory mint and brown sugar mingle with a rich note of freshly milled toasted oak Palate: Dark chocolate and caramel coated nuts are dried out with a dusting of cocoa powder and brown spice. A fruit medley brightens a trace of toasted coconut and rich, bright oak character. Finish:  Nutty and subtly sweet chocolate malt notes. (Tasting Notes from Distillery). No box available for this product.