Below HK$5000

Region: Kagoshima, Japan

Distillery: Kanosuke Distillery

Age: 58 Months (~ 4.8 Years)

ABV: 53%

Cask: Bourbon (Rye from Knob Creek)

Size: 700 ml

Region: Scotland and Japan

Distillery: Various Scotland and Japanese

Age: Various

ABV: Various

Cask: Various

Size: 30 ml x 6

Experience a curated set of six 30 ml samples of Scotch and Japanese whisky, each from a distinct region and showcasing unique cask finishes. Embark on a sensory journey through these exceptional whiskies, each offering a distinct character and heritage.

This tasting gift set includes the following bottlings:
Blair Athol 23 Years, 1989
Distilled in 1989 and bottled in 2013, aged for 23 years. Located south of Pitlochry in the Vale of Atholl, Perthshire, Blair Athol is one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries, operating on this historic site since 1798 and often called the gateway to the Highlands.

Tullibardine 500 Sherry Cask Finish
Released in 2013, this rich, malty whisky was finished for 12 months in premium 500-litre sherry casks. It features intense notes of toffee, apples, cereal, vanilla, dates, and spice with a deep, dark brown color.

Caol Ila 1979, 34 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
This rare and vintage Caol Ila single malt Scotch whisky was distilled on May 2nd, 1979, and matured for 34 years in a bourbon hogshead cask (#5308). Bottled on June 6th, 2013, by Three Rivers Limited in Tokyo, this expression offers a remarkable journey through decades of aging.

Kohaku (Karuizawa) 10 Years Old Single Malt Whisky
A superb opportunity to taste whisky from the now-closed Karuizawa Distillery. Distilled in 1995 and aged for 10 years in a sherry butt, this expression was bottled in 2005. The distillery was mothballed in 2000 and permanently closed in 2011.

Ichiro’s Malt Double Distilleries
This bottling combines malt from two distilleries, Chichibu and Hanyu (Ichiro’s grandfather’s distillery). The nose reveals honeyed sweet berries with hints of spices. On the palate, honey sweetness leads to ginger spice, maltiness, and subtle oak.

Ichiro’s Malt & Grain (World Blended Whisky) Blue Leaf
A limited edition from 2018 and one of the earliest Chichibu releases, this expression blends malt whisky from Chichibu with grain whisky from abroad, creating a distinctive “World Blended Whisky.”

Please note these sample bottles have been specially prepared by the Mizunara Team.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Shinshu Mars

Age: Over 3 years

ABV: 45%

Cask: Bourbon barrels, Sherry casks, Port casks, Wine casks

Size: 700 ml

Introducing this new expression from Shinshu Mars, the much anticipated flagship of their Komagatake range produced at their Shinshu Mars distillery in Nagano. Crafted without chill filtration and aged across Bourbon barrels, Sherry casks, Port casks, and Wine casks, this whisky achieves balance and can be enjoyed by beginners and connoisseurs alike. On the nose, discover inviting aromas of apple tea and apricots. The palate presents a velvety texture with honeyed warmth, toasted almonds, and stone fruits. A gentle, lingering finish with subtle sweetness provides a nice end to this well crafted Japanese single malt.

Region: Japan

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

Age: 2017-2021

ABV: 49%

Cask: Primarily Bourbon & Sherry

Size: 700 ml

Discover the 2025 Edition from Tsunuki, Hombo Shuzo's innovative second distillery nestled in Kagoshima, Kyushu. This year's annual release marks the fourth in the series, crafted from carefully selected malt whiskies matured across bourbon and sherry casks. After eight years of dedicated experimentation, Tsunuki has perfected a harmonious blend that showcases their commitment to quality. Expect an inviting nose of raisins, orange peel, and chocolate notes, followed by a palate of cacao and bright citrus freshness. The finish delivers a gentle smokiness balanced with lingering sweetness—a testament to Tsunuki's evolving mastery of maturation and blending.

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.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Hombo Shuzo co., Ltd. 

Age: NAS

ABV: 43%

Cask: Pedro Ximenez Sherry, Port Wine 

Size: 700 ml

Mars Whisky “The Lucky Cat Double Individuals May & Hana” is the 10th release in the popular “Lucky Cat” blended whisky series by Hombo Shuzo. This limited edition celebrates the personalities of two cats from the distillery’s founder’s household, May (20 years old) and Hana (8 years old), symbolizing contrasting traits of calmness and playfulness.

Mr. Hombo shares: "May and Hana are the only two among our four cats who prefer staying indoors. May, in particular, limits her activities to about 5 meters, from the living room to the kitchen. While her eccentric personality has mellowed significantly, she remains an old cat with a childlike spirit. Hana loves being on my wife's bed and often stays there all day, her gentle nature unchanged. And when it comes to doting on my wife, they're neck and neck! The sweet flavors of this blended whisky, derived from PX Sherry and Port casks, bring to mind these two sweet and affectionate cats."

Nose: Raw caramel, milk chocolate, vanilla ice cream, raspberry, tangerine. Palate: Dried mandarin oranges, wine grapes, tannic bitterness, fruit gum. Finish: Oak-derived sweetness and peculiar bitterness linger with mild sweetness from grains.

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: 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: Nagahama

Age: 3-4 years

ABV: 50% 

Cask: Islay Quarter Cask, Bourbon Cask, Mizunara Oak

Size: 500 ml

The sixth batch of Single Malt whisky from Nagahama Distillery features a base of Mizunara oak-aged spirits. Besides showcasing the unique oriental character of Mizunara oak, it also emphasizes the balance between the woody aromas and other flavors.

Nagahama used two distinctly different Mizunara oak cask spirits in the blend:

-First Fill Mizunara oak spirit distilled in 2020, exhibiting strong woody and spicy aromas.
-Second Fill Mizunara oak spirit distilled in the same year, contributing fruity aromas of fresh orange and white peach.

To enrich the flavor profile, Nagahama also added spirits matured in bourbon and Islay Quarter Casks, giving the whisky a touch of sweet tartness and a subtle smokiness. A total of 3,968 bottles were bottled.

Nose:  Woody aroma of Japanese furniture, complemented by the tartness of citrus, the sweetness of toffee, and a light smoky note – quite pleasant. Palate: Medium-bodied, with fruity notes and a sweet-bitter caramel flavor behind the smokiness. Finish: Long smoky woody finish.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Nagahama

Age: 3-4 years

ABV: 50% 

Cask: Islay Quarter Cask, Bourbon from KOVAL Distillery, Oloroso Sherry Hogshead

Size: 500 ml

Nagahama released its first Single Malt, The First Batch, in 2022, followed by Second and Third batches. Entering 2024-2025, the series shows signs of accelerating, with this Fifth Batch released only about six months after the previous "Batch". This release is  approximately 3,000 bottles. 

Nagahama The Fifth Batch was distilled in 2020, aged for 2 years and 8 months in Islay Quarter Cask and the KOVAL distillery Casks of the US, and then further matured for 1 year in  Oloroso Sherry Hogshead.

Nose: Fruity notes of fresh orange and white peach, accompanied by the sweetness of apricot candy. Palate: The mid-palate unfolds with a warm sweetness reminiscent of honey cake and maple pancakes. Smooth with spicy notes of nutmeg and clove. Finish: Dry, elegant tannin from the sherry casks, lingering long after the first sip.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Nagahama

Age: 3-4 years

ABV: 50% 

Cask: Mizunara Oak, Islay Quarter Casks, Bourbon Casks, Koval Casks

Size: 500 ml

Nagahama Distillery has been operating since 2016. During this time, Nagahama has developed its World Blended series, "Amahagan," while also releasing single cask blends. After accumulating considerable experience, they launched their first Single Malt, "The First Batch," in 2022. The subsequent "The Second Batch," with its peaty style, was both critically acclaimed and commercially successful, demonstrating that Nagahama has finally found its own path.

"The Third Batch" uses Mizunara oak, Islay quarter casks, bourbon casks, and Koval whisky casks. The spirits used are aged for 3-4 years and then bottled at 50% ABV. 

Nose: Smoky scent wafts from afar. The first aroma is a fresh malt scent. A deeper sniff reveals notes of raisins, dried apricots, and persimmons, mingled with hints of chocolate cookie, complemented by a moderate smokiness – quite pleasant! Palate: the beer is robust and smooth, with honey sweetness and malt notes intertwined, creating a pleasantly sweet and comforting flavor. Finish: The mid-to-late stages reveal peaty and smoky notes that linger on the palate. 

Region: Japan

Distillery: Nagahama X World

Age: NAS

ABV: 47% 

Cask: Various casks

Size: 700 ml

Edition Peated is the Fifth whisky in the Nagahama Amahagan World Malt series and the first in the series to feature a smoky, peaty flavor. Edition Peated won a silver medal in the Best International Blended Malt category at the 2022 WWA, demonstrating its market recognition.

Since its opening in 2016, the Nagahama Distillery has faced challenges due to limited production, unable to meet market demand on its own. Therefore, Nagahama has been actively seeking collaborations with other distilleries to create blended whiskies, leading to rapid advancements in its blending techniques. This whisky is made by blending Nagahama malt whisky with smoky malt whiskies from other regions, followed by further maturation in bourbon casks, resulting in a more complex flavor profile.

Nose: Medium smoky aroma with hints of green apple, creating a pleasantly languid fragrance. Palate: the beer is light and airy, with a sweet grapefruit aroma and a surprising touch of acidity. Finish: followed by subtle hints of mint and ginna. 

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: Japan

Distillery: Nagahama & World

Age: NAS

ABV: 57% 

Cask: PX sherry cask, sherry cask

Size: 700 ml

This limited-edition whisky, themed "The Ultimate Whisky That Perfectly Pairs with Cigars," is a collaboration between Nagahama and COHIBA ATMOSPHERE TOKYO, a premium cigar bar in Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo. During development, the blend was tasted with various Dominican cigars to adjust the recipe. The final design features a fruity, vibrant spirit as its core, blended with Nagahama Distillery PX sherry cask/ Oloroso sherry cask spirit with 50ppm peat.

Nose: Rich and layered, with notes of brown sugar, honey toast, nuts, and a touch of fruit acidity, all enveloped in a gentle smokiness. Palate: Bursting with fresh fruitiness from green apple and pear, transitioning into a smooth, sweet maple waffle-like finish. Finish: balanced interplay of tannins and peat from the sherry casks, resulting in a long and elegant finish.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Nagahama & World

Age: NAS

ABV: 47% 

Cask: Finished in Red Wine Cask

Size: 700 ml

Nose: Raisins and berries from the red wine barrels blend perfectly with the unique malty sweetness of the Nagahama distilled wine. Palate: Refreshing orange peel aroma, adding a bright layer to the overall flavor. The natural sweetness of the grains slowly spreads in the mouth. Finish: Perfectly balanced bitterness that completes the complexion with greater balance and depth.

Awards:
Gold in the World Whiskies Awards 2020
Silver in The San Francisco World Spirits Competitions 2020
Silver in the World Whiskies Awards 2021

Region: Japan

Distillery: Nagahama (Japan) x ARMORIK (France)

Age: NAS

ABV: 50% 

Cask: Crème Brûlée

Size: 500 ml

Nagahama Distillery in Japan and ARMORIK in France collaborated, ARMORIK provided a non-peated whisky made from organic barley, while Nagahama contributed several casks of peated whisky. Using the same whiskies, Nagahama's Master Blender, Yusuke Yaku, and ARMORIK's brand ambassador, Paul Klock, each blended their whiskies in different proportions to create distinctly different flavors. Both blends are limited to 1000 bottles each. This is the ARMORIK version of the Blend. The Nagahama version of the blend can be found HERE

Nose: Fresh, tangy citrus scent. Palate: Medium-bodied, with a light sweetness of cream and custard on the palate. After a short while, the flavors abruptly cease. Finish: gentle resurgence of French custard, caramel sweetness, and a subtle peatiness – an elegant touch. 

Region: Japan

Distillery: Nagahama (Japan) & Armorik (France)

Age: NAS

ABV: 50% 

Cask: Mizunara Cask

Size: 500 ml

This Whisky is a collaboration between Nagahama Distillery in Japan and ARMORIK in France, whereby ARMORIK provided a non-peated whisky made from organic barley, while Nagahama contributed several casks of peated whisky. Using the same whiskies, Nagahama's Master Blender, Yusuke Yaku, and ARMORIK's brand ambassador, Paul Klock, each blended their whiskies in different proportions to create distinctly different flavors catering to their palate. Both blends are limited to 1000 bottles each. This is the Japanese Style version by Nagahama's Master Blender.  The ARMORIK version can be found HERE.

Nose:  Sweet blend of citrus and oak, reminiscent of tanko (Japanese incense). Palate: Sweet blend of wood and saffron, with a very noticeable influence from the Mizunara oak, somewhat like the feel of Japanese furniture. Finish: Woody aroma, accompanied by peaty notes, continues into the long finish.

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Kilchoman

Age: minimum 6 years

ABV: 50%

CASK: Ruby Port Casks

Size: 700 ml

Kilchoman Port Cask Matured 2024 Edition is the third edition of the Port Cask Matured series. This limited release fully matured in refill Ruby Port hogsheads, which draws from casks of the two previous editions—nearly 10 year old stocks from 2014  and 6 year old stocks from 2018.

“The time spent in port casks has added layers of red berries and smoked meat to the natural maritime peat smoke and citrus sweetness of the Kilchoman spirit.”, from Anthony Wills, Kilchoman's Founder.

Tasting Note: Nose: Red berries and figs with citrus, cinnamon and smoked paprika. Palate: Cooked strawberries, smoked meats, sweet tobacco and charcoal smoke. Finish: Warming with waves of fruity sweetness and ashy smoke. (From the Distillery)