Awarded Whisky

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Lagavulin

Age: 25 Years

ABV: 51.7% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Sherry

Size: 700ml

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: Miyagikyo

Age: 10 Years Old

ABV: 56 %

Cask: Various

Size: 700 ml

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: Japan

Distillery: Nagahama X World

Age: NAS

ABV: 47% 

Cask: Koval Cask

Size: 700 ml

Koval Distillery, founded in Chicago in 2008, using diverse grains such as rye, wheat, oat, millet etc. resulting in flavors distinctly different from traditional whiskies. To explore the impact of different casks on whisky flavor profiles, Nagahama Distillery acquired a batch of casks previously used by Koval for maturing their whiskies and named them "Koval Casks."  

The Amahagan World Malt Edition KOVAL is the original World Malt Whisky Edition 1 which has been further aged in Koval casks for 2 years and 3 months significantly enriching its flavor and complexity. 

Nose: Sweet and sour notes of tropical fruits like pineapple and mango, gradually revealing a cotton candy-like sweetness in the mid-to-late stages. Palate: Smooth with lively notes of pineapple, sweet grains, and green apple. Finish: Slightly dry with a hint of spiciness, and the finish is of medium length.

Ranked 95 points at the IWSC International Wine & Spirit Competition.

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: New Zealand

Distillery: Pōkeno

Age: NAS

ABV: 46%

Cask: First fill 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.

Totara is the indigenous tree that built Aotearoa. From the arrival of Maori, the timber from this tree was used to build waka, homes, carvings, weapons and containers for storing food. After a full maturation in first fill bourbon casks, we have transferred the whisky to the totara barrels for a second maturation period.

Nose: Creamy coconut, sweet-scented sap, ripe white peach, and freshly cut wood. Palate: Bitter lemon, stone fruit, and hints of dark chocolate. Finish: A long and sweet finish, leaving a lasting impression of the Totara influence. (Tasting Note from distillery)

Awarded Gold Medal 95pts in the 2024 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC). 

Region: Highlands (Scotland)

Distillery: Aberfeldy

Age: 12 Years

ABV: 40%

Cask: Oak cask

Size: 700 ml

Mellowed for 12 years in handmade oak casks, this smooth, sweet dram offers rich rewards for those who like to DIG DEEPER. We lose a fair bit to the angels though, almost a third of every cask has disappeared into the ether before we’re ready to bottle. (source from distillery) 

Won a Gold Medal at the 2008 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, another Gold Medal at the 2014 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and a Silver Medal at the 2015 International Wine & Spirit Competition.

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: Kentucky (USA)

Distillery: Woodford Reserve

Age: NAS

ABV: 43.2%

Cask: Charred Oak Barrels

Size: 700 ml

This double oaked Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey from Woodford Reserve delivers a rich, soft and sweet vanilla and caramel notes balanced with some oak. Matured in charred oak barrels first like the classic Woodford Reserve, this is then finished in a second oak barrel  (new heavily toasted, lightly charred barrel). An awarded Bourbon. Color: Deep Amber Nose: Rich notes of dark fruit, caramel, sharp honey, chocolate, marzipan and toasted oak. Palate: A full-bodied mix of vanilla, dark caramel, hazelnut, apple, fruit and spices. Finish: Long and creamy with lingering hints of honeyed apple. (Tasting Notes from the Distillery). No box available for this product.

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Aberlour

Age: 12 Years

ABV: 40%

Cask: American oak, Spanish Sherry Oak

Size: 700 ml

This Speyside Single Malt Whisky from the Aberlour distillery is "double matured" i.e. a vatting of whiskies matured for 12 years in American oak and Spanish Sherry Oak. Soft and rounded with apples on the nose, the taste is sweet sherry, toffee and spice like cinnamon and ginger. A lingering finish with sweet and warm spice.

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: 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: Japan

Distillery: Yoichi, Miyagikyo & World

Age: NAS

ABV: 51.4%

Cask: Various

Size: 500 ml

An excellent whisky bottled at an impressive ABV of 51.4%. It offers tasting notes of dried fruit, vanilla, spices, caramel, chocolate, and dark fruits, leading to a long, warm finish with lingering sweetness.

Nikka From the Barrel has garnered numerous accolades, including Best Japanese Blended Whisky at the 2016 World Whisky Awards and a Double Gold Medal at the 2018 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, along with high ratings in Jim Murray's Whisky Bible, notably 94 points in 2017.

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Region: Islands (Scotland)

Distillery: Talisker

Age: 18 Years

ABV: 45.8%

Cask: Bourbon, sherry

Size: 700 ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yamazaki & Hakushu & Chita

Age: 21 Years

ABV: 43%

Cask: Various

Size: 700 ml

Region: Kentucky (USA)

Distillery: Evan Williams

Age: About 9 Years Old

ABV: 43.3%

Cask: Unknown

Size: 750 ml

This Evan Williams Single Barrel is one of vintage single barrel Bourbon on the market. Hand-selecting individual barrel#954, by master distillers was barreled on 2004 and.  bottled on 2014. Hand-numbered as a sign of its limited availability it is a consistent award winner. Color: Delicate amber gold Nose: Dark caramel, sweet oak and charred wood Palate: Lush and spicy, oak with honey, apple and orange notes Finish: Long, graceful and relaxed (Tasting Notes from the Distillery)

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