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Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Kilchoman

Age: NAS 

ABV: 55.3%

Cask: Bourbon cask, sherry cask

Size: 700 ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Asaka Distillery (Sasanokawa Shuzo)

Age: May 2017 - August 2023

ABV: 62% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: First Fill American Bourbon Barrel #17164

Size: 700 ml

This Single Cask bottling from the Asaka Distillery Released as "The Share" is a special bottling shared amongst various Bars in Japan (Bar Finch, Bar Furukawa, Bar Happy End, Bar Leichhardt, Bar Luckenbooth, Bar SpeakEasy Malt & Wine, Bar Three Martini, The Trad, Bar United, The Bar Vieux Carre 1, Bar Wizard, Bar Yamazaki)

This Single Malt Whisky has been matured in a First Fill American Bourbon Barrel #17164 and bottled at natural cask strength of 62%. A total of 225 bottles were released in 2023. 

Region: Japan

Distillery: Asaka Distillery (Sasanokawa Shuzo)

Age: 5 Year Old

ABV: 62% (Natural Cask Strength) 

Cask: First Fill American Bourbon barrel

Size: 700 ml

This Single Cask bottling from the Asaka Distillery for Takashimaya (The Japanese Department Store) has been matured in a First Fill American Bourbon barrel and bottled at natural cask strength of 62%. A total of 215 bottles were released in 2023. 

Region: New Zealand

Distillery: Pōkeno

Age: NAS

ABV: 46%

Cask: First fill bourbon, Porter beer

Size: 700 ml

Pōkeno Prohibition Porter Single Cask is a collaboration with Liberty Brewing (a Beer producer located not too far from Pokeno) and has been first matured in first fill ex-bourbon barrels and then finished for 9 months in porter beer barrels which had been first used to mature Pokeno Whisky, then sent to Liberty for their Beer and then re-sent to Pokeno for the finishing. A limited release of 365 bottles worldwide.

While Porters (so called because they were popular with Porters back in the 18th century in London) and Stouts are both dark beers, Porters use malted barley and stouts use unmalted roasted barley. The Prohibition Porter Beer with an ABV of ~ 12% is a dark beer aged in ex-Bourbon Barrels. Product description from the Liberty Brewing website "While insipid bootlegged ales were axed by the pious, sly grog shops and speakeasies continued to serve the good stuff. Those in the know indulged in tipples made all the more sweet by their illicit nature, like this richly textured Prohibition Porter. Secreted in charred oak bourbon barrels it envelopes your tastebuds in chocolatey brown malts before steamrollering them with a heady amalgam of oak and caramel."

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: Smooth and rich single malt, with notes of cocoa and chocolate, which combine beautifully with the citrus and vanilla. (Tasting Notes from Pōkeno)

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Kilchoman

Age: NAS

ABV: 46%

Cask: Oloroso sherry cask

Size: 700 ml

Limited to 18,000 bottles worldwide.

Join James & Peter down by Loch Gorm as they taste the 2024 edition. 

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Kilchoman

Age: NAS

ABV: 57%

Cask: Re-charred red wine, oloroso sherry and bourbon

Size: 700 ml

Kilchoman Batch Strength is a limited edition release that underscores the distillery's prowess in crafting high-quality whisky without dilution. Matured in a carefully selected combination of re-charred red wine casks, oloroso sherry butts, and bourbon barrels, this expression sees the addition of a few drops of water post-maturation to achieve a robust Batch Strength of 57% ABV.

Designed specifically for the discerning whisky enthusiast, this dram delivers a bold profile, with the elevated alcohol content serving to intensify the complex flavors while skillfully maintaining a balance of sweetness and smokiness. The result is a remarkable whisky that marries Kilchoman's signature natural peat smoke and vibrant citrus character with layers of dark fruits, rich spices, and a delightful salted caramel sweetness. Peat Level in 50 parts per million. 

Tasting Note: Nose: Red fruits, fresh cherries, heather blossom, and intense peat smoke. Palate: Toffee, rich spices, vanilla, and lasting peat smoke. Finish: Silky viscosity with fresh crumpets, butter and honey. (Tasting note from distillery)

Region: Japan

Distillery: Asaka Distillery (Sasanokawa Shuzo)

Age: N/A

ABV: 50%

Cask: Bourbon barrel

Size: 700 ml

Yamazakura Single Malt Japanese Whisky Asaka 2024 Edition launched in May 2024, is a non-peated Asaka whisky aged in bourbon barrels which is the characteristic Asaka style. It has a refreshing and floral aroma paired with a clean sweetness, embodying the unique flavor profile of Asaka Distillery.

Nose: Notes of pongashi, honeyed lemon, and citrus Palate: Flavors of dried plum, lime, plum, and cider. Finish: An aftertaste reminiscent of sake, with lingering sweetness and a very subtle hint of smoke as the acidity fades.

The 2023 Edition of this series snagged a silver medal award in the 2024 Tokyo Whisky and Spirits Competition.

Region: Highlands, Scotland

Distillery: Ardmore

Age: 9 Years

ABV: 56.7% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Bourbon Cask

Size: 700 ml

"Tamashii" is Soul  or Spirit in Japanese. Bottled by Mizunara for its 4th anniversary, matured in refill bourbon barrel. Subtle peat smoke, charcoal ash & earthy notes combined with sweet vanilla, honey, citrus and fresh tropical fruits like banana. Vanilla sweetness combined with a saltiness that finally gives way to peppery notes and spices such as cloves and hints of dark chocolate. Nice long and complex finish.

A limited release of 251 bottles worldwide with the label designed by a Japanese artist Kenro Shinchi. WhiskyFun rated 85 points (SGP 564) Extract "Mouth (neat): it’s really good, I’d almost call this ‘good thin peat’. Limoncello, oysters, ashes, riesling, mercurochrome ...With water: same, while the body got bigger rather than thinner once water’s been added. Comments: very good for sure, just rather ‘hesitating’."

Region: Islands (Scotland)

Distillery: Isle of Arran

Age: 15 Years

ABV: 52.9% (Natural Cask Strength)

Size: 700 ml

A natural cask strength whisky matured in a Sherry Hogshead, this is the first Private Cask Bottling for Mizunara Hong Kong. A great balance between the sherry flavours from the cask while showcasing the Arran spirit even after 15 long years. Rich raisins, apricots combined with malty cereals and a long complex finish. Rated 87 points by WhiskyFun (SGP:641). Review Link here. Limited to 302 bottles. Distilled 20.04.2000  Bottled 08.08.2015 Another review of this bottling here scoring 92 points on 100.

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Kilchoman

Age: NAS (About 9 Years)

ABV: 48%

Cask: Bourbon cask and Oloroso sherry

Size: 700 ml

The 2010 Vintage in a vatting of 42 fresh bourbon barrels and 3 oloroso sherry butts filled in 2010 and matured for over 9 years.

Nose: Bright notes of lemon zest, melted butter, sweet spices, and damp smouldering peat smoke. Palate: Dried seaweed, chimney smoke, cloves, sweet tobacco, banana and linseed oil. Finished: dried apricot, vanilla, and rounded peat smoke. (Tasting Notes from Distillery)

Limited to 15,000 bottles worldwide.

Region: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Laphroaig

Age: 10 Years

ABV: 43%

Cask: Unknown

Size: 750 ml

A special version of the Laphroaig 10. This is the 750 ml bottled at 43% vs the usual 700 ml bottled at 40%. Embodies the classic Islay characteristics with an increased strength.

*Please Noted that No Box available.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yoichi & Miyagikyo

Age: NAS

ABV: 43%

Cask: Sherry and various

Size: 700 ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yoichi & Miyagikyo

Age: 17 Years Old

ABV: 43%

Cask: Various

Size: 700 ml

An excellently balanced whisky made by Nikka by vatting malts from Yoichi & Miyagikyo distilleries. Sadly discontinued along with other aged products under the same umbrella of Nikka's founder Masataka Taketsuru.

Multiple category award winner in World Whiskies Awards over the years:
-World's Best Malt Blend on 2015 World Whisky Awards
-Best Japanese Malt Blend on 2015 World Whisky Awards
-Gold Medal Japanese Blended Malt Whisky 13 to 20 Years on 2014 World Whisky Awards

Region: Japan

Distillery: Miyagikyo

Age: 12 years Old

ABV: 45%

Cask: Sherry cask

Size: 700 ml

A rich and very balanced for the age, with toasted coffee beans, spices, floral notes this is an excellent whisky. The sherry cask influence comes through beautifully. Again sadly discontinued.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Hakushu

Age: 12 Years

ABV: 43%

Cask: Various

Size: 700 ml

Region: Campbeltown (Scotland)

Distillery: Springbank

Age: NAS (About 10+ Years)

ABV: 54.9%

Cask: Sherry 

Size: 700 ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yoichi

Age: 12 Years Old

ABV: 55%

Cask: Various

Size: 500 ml

One of the Key Malt bottlings from Yoichi, this is the older and the 12 Year aged version which is now discontinued.  The Key Malts represent the various styles of Whisky (in this case Peaty & Salty) which are produced at Nikka Distilleries and are included in the vatting of the various other Single Malts and Blends released by Nikka. Now a rare find.

Region: Japan/World

Distillery: Yamazakura (Sasanokawa Shuzo) / World

Age: About 7 Years

ABV: 46%

Cask: Bourbon barrel, brandy cask

Size: 700 ml

Matured in bourbon barrels for about 6 years and a further finishing in Brandy Casks for about 1 year, only 300 bottles were released. While sweet & fruity on the nose (with hints of malt and subtle smoke), the palate brings through dried prunes combined with sourness of green grapes, malty notes and tannins with a pleasant lingering finish. A very enjoyable bottling indeed. 

Their own distillation has also gone through turbulent times in sync with the Japanese whisky market's boom and bust cycles with bulk spirit imports replacing their own production through these times.