Below HK$5000

Region: Highlands, Scotland

Distillery: Glen Garioch

Age: 10 Years

ABV: 40%

Cask: Unknown

Size: 700 ml

A old bottling of 10 years from Glen Garioch. Dry and malty with hints of violet/floral notes and sweet spices with an exceptionally smooth finish. 

Region: Japan / World

Distillery: Yamazakura (Sasanokawa Shuzo)/World

Age: Reportedly about 7 Years

ABV: 46%

Cask: Bourbon barrel, cognac Casks

Size: 700 ml

This limited release bottling was supposedly launched exclusively for the Japanese department store Takashimaya in mid-2020. Matured in bourbon barrels (reportedly for about 6 years) and a further finishing in Cognac Casks (reportedly for about 1 year). Subtle honey sweetness balanced with fruits.

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.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Chichibu x Shinshu Mars (Aged at Chichibu)

Age: NAS (estimated to be about 5+ Years)

ABV: 53.5%

Cask: Bourbon barrel, American white oak, Sherry oak

Size: 700 ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Asaka Distillery (Sasanokawa Shuzo)

Age: April 2017 - June 2021

ABV: 50%

Cask: First fill bourbon barrel

Size: 700ml

This Japanese Single Cask #17155 Single Malt Whisky has been matured in a first fill bourbon barrel and only 287 bottles were released in June 2021.

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: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Balvenie

Age: 12 Years

ABV: 47.8%

Cask: First Fill Ex-Bourbon

Size: 700 ml

Matured exclusively in a first fill ex-bourbon barrel (American White Oak), cask number #22153, this is a single cask bottling from Balvenie and has a distinctively rich and complex palate with honey, vanilla, sweet fruits and subtle spices (Tasting Notes from Producer). 

Please note that the Cask No/Bottle No in the image is for reference only.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Suntory

Age: N/A

ABV: 43% 

Cask: Various

Size: 760 ml

This is an old bottle that we estimate was bottled in 1980s. This Special reserve whisky is intended to possesses all the distinctive characters and evoke the imagery of the smoothness of silk. 

Please note that NO BOX is available and being an old bottle may have sediment. 

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yamazaki/Hakushu/Chita

Age: N/A

ABV: 43%

Cask: Various

Size: 720 ml

This limited old bottling from Suntory was launched in 1983 as a special release in commemoration of Osaka 21st Century Plan in a handmade blue ceramic bottle. It's a rare to find bottle.

Please note that there is No BOX.

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: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Linkwood 

Age: 14 Years Old

ABV: 56.8% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Sherry

Size: 700ml

This Whisky from Linkwood Distillery, distilled in 2007 and bottled in 2022 is matured in a single cask #4103 and bottled at Natural Cask Strength of 56.8% ABV. Only 251 bottles were released. Nose: Fresh green fruits, pear, crunchy apple, caramel, honey and plums Taste: Initial sweetness is balanced with fruity plum and some hot spices Finish: Spices, hint of cardamom and black tea with a warming finish (medium- long).

Region: Japan

Distillery: Mars Tsunuki Distillery

Age: N/A

ABV: 50% 

Cask: Bourbon barrels

Size: 700 ml

Mars Tsunuki distillery is the second distillery of the Hombo Shuzo Group, launched in 2016. This is the 2023 release by the Mars Tsunuki Distillery in Kagoshima (where with a wide range of temperatures and blessed with high quality spring water from the Mt. Kurata mountain), with a release of 35,800 bottles. This is the 4th product release of single malt whisky distilled at Tsunuki (The Second Release of the Annual 'Year Edition').

Matured in the bourbon barrels for about 6 years. Nose: Marmalade jam along with sweet notes of honey, pancake, and a subtle smoke Palate: Citrus fruits, lemon peel and fresh malt Finish: Full-bodied sweetness balanced by a pleasant bitterness.

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Kilchoman

Age: NAS (Over 8 years)

ABV: 50%

Cask: bourbon cask

Size: 700 ml

The 100% Islay 13th Edition was distilled from 2012, 2013 and 2014 barley harvests before being matured for 44 bourbon barrels for a minimum of 8 years. This unique Single Farm Single Malt is the only whisky in Scotland to be produced entirely on one farm, from barley to bottle. The barley was then malted onsite and peated using local Islay peat before being distilled, matured and eventually bottled all within the farm distillery’s premises. Limited to 13,000 bottles. Awarded 95 Points at IWSC 2022 (Gold Medal Winner).

NOSE: Malt loaf, toffee apple, banana bread, citrus, lavender, pear drops, sea salt and hints of peat smoke. PALATE: Fresh vanilla and fragrant peat smoke with caramel, barley blossom, sultanas and hints of spicy oak tannins. FINISH: Silky viscosity with fresh crumpets, butter and honey. (Tasting Note from Distillery)

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Dailuaine

Age: 14Years

ABV: 57.2% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Sherry

Size: 700 ml

Distilled in 2008 and bottled in 2023. Cask No. 11067. Limited to 233 bottles worldwide. Aroma: Raisin, salty, dried plum, creme brulee, creamy and pencil shaving, leather. Palate: Salty and nutty, creamy, dried fruit sweetness and smooth. Finish: medium-length

Region: Highlands (Scotland)

Distillery: Royal Brackla

Age: 15 Years

ABV: 59.3% 

Cask: Refill Hogshead

Size: 700 ml

Distilled in 2007 and bottled in 2023. Cask No. 11064. Limited to 217 bottles worldwide. Aroma: Sponge Cask, vanilla and buttery, Citrus Peels, caramel and toffee. Taste: Candied sweetness, Some nuttiness followed by salted caramel and spices. Finish: Long with warm spices like cloves and cinnamon.

We would highly recommend to add water to see how this whisky evolves beautifully with enhanced citrus and sweet mandarin notes combined with some baked tarts balanced with some minerality and saltiness. A very enjoyable whisky indeed. 

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)