Awarded Products

Region: Taiwan (World)

Distillery: Kavalan

Age: Bottling Date: 25 Dec 2017 

ABV: 54.8% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: American Oak Wine barrels, Cask Number: W120607044

Size: 700 ml

Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique Cask Strength is an unique single malt whisky from Taiwan. This older expression is bottled as a limited single cask release (Cask Number: W120607044), with a total of 203 bottles.

Vinho Barrique Cask Strength series was awarded the title of World’s Best Single Malt Whisky in 2015. Fully matured in used American Oak wine barrels, it offers rich and fruity aromas with layers of vanilla, caramel, tropical fruits, and subtle hints of spice and oak. The influence of the wine cask adds a smooth and complex texture with a gentle sweetness. 

Tasting Notes from Distillery: Color: Deep autumn gold. Nose: A rich fusion of vanilla and caramelized sugars. Ripe melon and mango together with kiwi and a delicate blend of citrus fruits burst. Palate: The taste ends with clean and complex flavours embodying all that is best in the finest malt whiskies and a long aftertaste.

Kavalan Solist Vinho is aged in the finest slow grown white oak which is air seasoned for two years. After soaking with some of the world's best wines the casks are hand crafted with a specially developed toasting and charring process in the distillery's own cooperage to bring out the flavours that characterise this fine whisky. Kavalan Solist Vinho is a perfect example of technology and art blended together in perfect harmony.

Please note that the box shows some wear and tear due to the age of these older release bottlings.

Region: Taiwan (World)

Distillery: Kavalan

Age: Bottling Date: 01 Nov 2017 

ABV: 53.2%

Cask: American Oak Wine barrels, Cask Number: W120607001

Size: 700 ml

Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique Cask Strength is an unique single malt whisky from Taiwan. This older expression is bottled as a limited single cask release (Cask Number: W120607001), with a total of 210 bottles.

Vinho Barrique Cask Strength series was awarded the title of World’s Best Single Malt Whisky in 2015. Fully matured in used American Oak wine barrels, it offers rich and fruity aromas with layers of vanilla, caramel, tropical fruits, and subtle hints of spice and oak. The influence of the wine cask adds a smooth and complex texture with a gentle sweetness. 

Tasting Notes from Distillery: Color: Deep autumn gold. Nose: A rich fusion of vanilla and caramelized sugars. Ripe melon and mango together with kiwi and a delicate blend of citrus fruits burst. Palate: The taste ends with clean and complex flavours embodying all that is best in the finest malt whiskies and a long aftertaste.

Kavalan Solist Vinho is aged in the finest slow grown white oak which is air seasoned for two years. After soaking with some of the world's best wines the casks are hand crafted with a specially developed toasting and charring process in the distillery's own cooperage to bring out the flavours that characterise this fine whisky. Kavalan Solist Vinho is a perfect example of technology and art blended together in perfect harmony.

Please note that the box shows some wear and tear due to the age of these older release bottlings.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Asaka Distillery (Sasanokawa Shuzo)

Age: N/A

ABV: 51%

Cask: First fill bourbon barrels,Imperial IPA casks

Size: 700 ml

This IPA CASK FINISH Single Malt Whisky from the Asaka Distillery has been primarily aged in first fill bourbon barrels and then finished in Imperial IPA casks from HOPJAPAN, a brewery in Miyakoji-machi located near the Distillery.

Bottled in limited numbers as a Non Chill filtered and in Natural color, this Single Malt Whisky has a nose of citrus peels and cinnamon like spices with a complex palate balanced by the vanilla and honey sweetness of the Bourbon Casks and the freshness that is characteristic of hops with hints of dark chocolate at the back.

Released in Oct 2023, there were only 538 bottles. A silver medal award-winning in the 2024 Tokyo Whisky and Spirits Competition.

Region: Tohoku, Japan 

Distillery: Asaka 

Age: N/A

ABV: 54%

Cask: Bourbon, Cabernet Sauvignon Cask (Aril wine)

Size: 700 ml

This Asaka Cabernet Sauvignon Cask Reserve Single Malt Japanese Whisky was distilled in 2019 from unpeated malt and bottled in October 2024. A very unique bottling indeed with the Asaka whisky being first matured in bourbon barrels for 3 years before being aged for an additional year in Cabernet Sauvignon wine casks from Napa Valley, a renowned Californian wine region.

This beautifully whisky is non-chill-filtered with natural color and layered with Asaka's signature notes of bright citrus and subtle sweetness, elegantly enhanced by the influence of the red wine casks. Limited Release with only 1,316 bottles available worldwide.

Awards:
Gold winner on Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition 2025
Silver winner on Concours des Feminalise 2025 

The 62% version of this bottling was awarded the Gold Medal at World Whiskies Awards 2025

Region: India (World)

Distillery: Amrut

Age: NAS

ABV: 62.1% (Natural Cask Strength)

Size: 700 ml

Named after a town on the east coast of India (called Portonova, located on the east coast of India in the Southern State of Tamil Nadu and was co-incidentally also under Portugese control between the 16th and 18th century), this un-peated single malt whisky has been matured in new American oak and ex-bourbon casks before being transferred to once-used port pipes especially imported from Portugal and finally back to ex-bourbon casks. Nose: Fruity sweetness and caramel, burnt apple pie Palate: Spicy and fruity flavor mixed with caramel and oaky saltiness. Finish: Long and fruity with hints of berry fruits. 

Best Cask Innovation (Premium) at The Malt Maniacs Awards 2011 

Region: Kentucky (USA)

Distillery: Elijah Craig

Age: 12 Years Old

ABV: 68.3%

Cask: Unknown

Size: 750 ml

This Elijah Craig small batch bourbon whiskey is Barrel Proof, meaning cask strength from the barrel, and non-chill filtered. Every batch of Barrel Proof is aged for 12 years in the barrel.  A very highly awarded product. Color: Deep amber Nose: Caramel with toasted oak, fruit notes of apple and orange Palate: Rich vanilla, caramel and butterscotch along with spices of black pepper and cinnamon at the back of the palate Finish: Nicely layered showcasing all flavors, fades slowly then lingers as it cools (Tasting Notes from the Distillery)

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Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Aberlour

Age: NAS

ABV: 59.8% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Oloroso sherry

Size: 700 ml

Matured exclusively in spanish oloroso sherry butts, this A'bunadh is the Batch 67 release from Aberlour. A'bunadh means "The Original" in Gaelic and is a respectful toast to the founder of Aberlour, James Fleming. Bottled at cask strength, this is an intensely rich sherried whisky. Aroma of spices, pralines, spiced oranges with a palate of black cherries, ginger and dark chocolate. The finish is long and balanced with hints of oak.

Usually a vatting of 5 - 25 year old Whiskies, the A'bunadh range is a highly awarded release from this distillery.

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: BenRiach

Age: 21 Years

ABV: 46%

Cask：Bourbon Barrels, Virgin Oak, Pedro Ximenez  and Red Wine Casks

Size: 700 ml

A vatting of whiskies matured in four different casks - Bourbon Barrels, Virgin Oak Casks, Pedro Ximenez Casks and Red Wine Casks - for over 21 years. Color: Bright Autumn Gold Nose: Ripe summer fruit compote with contrasting candied peel and a warming stem ginger background. Palate: Soft vanilla and cinnamon give way to tangy red fruits and citrus peel. Barley sugars and honeyed malt build into the long sweet and satisfying finish (Distillery Tasting Notes)

Region: Islands (Scotland)

Distillery: Talisker

Age: 18 Years

ABV: 45.8%

Cask: Bourbon, sherry

Size: 700 ml

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: 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: 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: Japan

Distillery: Kanosuke Distillery, Kagoshima

Age: NAS

ABV: 57% (Cask strength)

Cask: First fill re-charred ex-bourbon barrels

Size: 700 ml

The second release from the Kanosuke Distillery located on the picturesque shores of Fukiagehama beach in Kagoshima. Distilled from unpeated malt in 2018, this release is largely matured in first fill re-charred ex-bourbon barrels for about 3+ years. About 5,000 bottles have been released at a cask strength ABV of 57%. 

Color: Amber Nose: Citrus, Vanilla, Honey and Lemon Tea Palate:  Grapefruit with some cinnamon sweetness Finish: A balance of sweet fresh fruits, vanilla and dark chocolate bitterness.

Rated 90 Points/Silver Medal at IWSC 2022.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Tsunuki Distillery, Kagoshima

Age: NAS

ABV: 52% 

Cask: Bourbon barrel

Size: 700 ml

Released in 2022 as a special bottling to commemorate the 6th Anniversary of the Mars Tsunuki Distillery. This special release is a vatting of 3 ex-Bourbon barrels with only 657 bottles being released in total.  Winning a Gold medal on 2023 World Whiskies Award.

Tasing Note: Nose: Vanilla, sweet citrus fruits. Palate: Vanilla, cream, chocolate. Finish: Clean sweetness, bourbon barrel aroma.

The "Tsunuki Distillery Festival", traditionally held every November, was canceled in its festival format on 2021 due to the new coronavirus. In its place, a special commemorative bottle was released for the 6th anniversary, marketed as the "Tsunuki Distillery Festival Limited Edition," which has been available annually.

Region: Kagoshima, Japan

Distillery: Kokubu Shuzo

Distillery Method: Atmospheric

Koji: Sweet Potato Koji

Age: NAS

ABV: Various

Size: 720 ml x 12

Region: Kagoshima, Japan

Distillery: Kanosuke Distillery

Age: NAS

ABV: 50%

Cask: Various

Size: 700 ml

"Artist Edition #003" is a lightly peated (around 18 ppm) whisky and is the third release in the Artist Series from the Kanosuke Distillery in Kagoshima, Japan. It has been matured in a variety of casks (bourbon, re-charred ex shochu, sherry, and red wine) which has then been finished in Ex-Kokuto (Brown Sugar) Shochu casks from Amami Oshima Islands of Kagoshima.