Below HK$5000

Region: Japan

Distillery: Eigashima, Hyogo Japan

Age: 4 Years

ABV: 50%

Cask: White Oak/Tawny Port

Size: 500 ml

Distilled at Eigashima White Oak Distillery, this bottling has been finished in Tawny Port Wine Casks. Bottled for the Modern Malt Whisky Market 2021.

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Balvenie

Age: 14 Years

ABV: 47.5%

Cask: American Oak/Golden Caribbean Rum

Size: 700 ml

A non-chill filtered Balvenie which was matured in traditional oak whisky casks (i.e. ex-Bourbon American Oak) and further finished in Golden Caribbean Rum cask. Bottled at 47.5%, this is a beautiful combination of fruit and spice. Chocolate, orange and vanilla build into a dry oaky finish. (Tasting Notes from Producer). This was launched in 2010 as a travel retail exclusive.

Please note the stain on the label and the box and level of whisky. The seal is in good condition. This product is sold in "As Is" condition.

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Craigellachie

Age: 17 Years Old

ABV: 46%

Size: 700 ml 

Craigellachie, one of the few remaining distilleries to use worm tub condensers produces a spirit with the usual meaty, heavier flavours. This 17 Year Old expression matured in is the first release of 2014 (Batch 98-ZC21) and has since become a part of the regular releases. Nose: Pear, apples with a creamy and buttery note, oak spices, a hint of smoke Palate: a strong start with a spicy, aromatic sweetness with tropical fruits and a creamy texture Finish: Smoky with a hint of pepper. 

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Lagavulin

Age: 12 Years

ABV: 56.4% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Refill American Oak Hogsheads

Size: 700 ml

The 8th Limited Special Releases from Diageo for Lagavulin 12 Years bottled in 2008. Matured in refill American Oak hogsheads and bottled at natural cask strength at 56.4% ABV.

Rated 89+ on WhiskyBase over 150+ Votes.

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Balvenie

Age: 21 Years

ABV: 40%

Cask: Oak/Port

Size: 700 ml

This bottling is from an old presentation of The Balvenie 21 Year Old and matured in two casks - Traditional Oak Casks and then finished for a few months in Port Casks. This is a special Non - Chill Filtered Release during the time of malt master David Stewart bottled at an ABV of 40%. This bottle has been signed by David Stewart on the front label (see second label image for reference) 

This masterpiece is characterized by fruit, honey and spice notes, with a gentle nutty finish (Tasting Notes from Producer). 

Region: Highlands (Scotland)

Distillery: GlenDronach

Age: 19 Years Old

ABV: 54.1%

Cask: Oloroso Sherry Puncheon

Size: 700 ml

A 1995 Vintage Single Cask #78 special bottling from the GlenDronach distillery, fully matured in the finest sherry cask for over nineteen long years.

Nose: Sweet golden sultanas and roasted orchard fruits warmed by oak spices and hints of mint. Appearance: Dark harvest gold. Palate: Stewed sultanas and orchard fruits hold a vibrant peppery oak and ginger with a hint of toffee and vanilla in the finish. (Producer's Tasting notes).

583 bottles were released in 2014. The bottle number is for reference only.

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Balvenie

Age: 21 Years

ABV: 47.6%

Cask: Oak/Port Cask

Size: 700 ml

This bottling is from an old presentation of The Balvenie 21 Year Old and matured in two casks - Traditional Oak Casks and then finished for a few months in Port Casks. This is a special Non - Chill Filtered Release during the time of malt master David Stewart has been bottled at a higher ABV of 47.6%. 

This masterpiece is characterized by fruit, honey and spice notes, with a gentle nutty finish (Tasting Notes from Producer). 

Rated 88+ on WhiskyBase across over 200 votes.

Region: Japan / World

Distillery: Yamazakura (Sasanokawa Shuzo) / World

Age: 15 Years

ABV: 43%

Cask: Oak barrels

Size: 700 ml

Region: Japan & World

Distillery: Chichibu & Various World

Age: NAS

ABV: 46%

Cask: French Oak Wine Cask

Size: 700 ml

A vatting of Chichibu, Hanyu and several other world whiskies vatted in a rather unique Ovum (egg) - shaped cask made from French Oak, shaped in the Charentes region by the Taransaud Company. 

As we would expect, sweet wine notes, red berries with some spiciness on the nose and a palate which reminds us of fresh apples, caramel sweetness, mild spices and some light tannins. A medium long dry finish with some subtle chocolate bitterness.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Shinshu Mars

Age: NAS

ABV: 40%

Cask: Red wine barrel

Size: 750 ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Shinshu Mars

Age: 3 Years

ABV: 58% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Ex-bourbon cask 

Size: 700 ml

 Region: Japan

Distillery: Shinshu Mars

Age: 3 Years

ABV: 59% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Bourbon barrel

Size: 700 ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Tsunuki Distillery, Kagoshima

Age: About 3 Years

ABV: 59% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Bourbon barrel

Size: 700 ml

The first single malt whisky released from the newly built Tsunuki Distillery which was built in 2016.  Distilled in 2016/17, Tsunuki The First has been matured in bourbon barrels and bottled at a natural cask strength of 59% ABV.

Nose: warm toasted pecan, vanilla honey sponge cake, orange marmalade, rich butter toffee sauce Palate: mouth coating, citrus, gingery peppery spice, milk chocolatey sweetness, ginger bread, red dates Finish: long, tingling with gingery spice and walnuts. Rated 88 points on WhiskyFun (Link Here) and Rated 88 points on Whiskybase (Link Here). A total of 9984 bottles were released.

本坊酒造繼信州蒸餾所(Mars Shinshu Distillery)之後, 於2016年回到自己的發跡之地 - 鹿兒島 建立第二間蒸餾所 - 津貫蒸餾所( Mars Tsunuki Distillery), 更是現今日本最南端的蒸餾所. 溫暖的氣候令Angel's Share 高達6%, 但變相木桶熟成速度大大加快, 從而造出強勁豐厚的威士忌. 這次首發的單一麥芽威士忌是選用了首兩年蒸餾後的新酒, 在波本桶(Bourbon Cask)中陳年, 於2020年入瓶, 全球限量9984瓶.

聞上去濃郁柑橘類水果香氣，緊接香草和新鮮麵包香氣.

入口是豐厚的口感帶有蜂蜜甜味、柑橘類水果, 薑類胡椒類的辣感.

後段綿長柔和的朱古力奶甜味及淡淡薑味香料.

Region: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Caol Ila

Age: 15 Years

ABV: 59.1% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Refill and Rejuvenated American Oak Hogsheads and European Oak Ex-Bodega Butts

Size: 700 ml

This limited release is part of an unusual unpeated Caol Ila series, which has been matured in refill and rejuvenated American Oak hogsheads and European Oak ex-bodega butts. A smooth and sweet minty-salty taste with crisp notes of fresh peach balanced with the sherried component. Bottled in 2018

Region: Japan

Distillery: Shinshu Mars

Age: NAS

ABV: 43%

Cask: Red wine cask

Size: 700 ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Asaka Distillery (Sasanokawa Shuzo)

Age: About 3 years

ABV: 50%

Cask: Bourbon cask

Size: 700 ml

Launched in December 2019, this is the first release from the Asaka Distillery which is owned by Sasanokawa Shuzo. Established in 2015 with the first distillation in 2016, the Asaka Distillery sits on the site where several casks of Hanyu were temporarily stored by Ichiro Akuto san (with the help of Sasanokawa Shuzo at the start of Ichiro san's famous whisky journey). 

Reportedly matured in  first fill bourbon casks, only 1500 bottles were released. Vanilla sweetness and refreshing citrus notes on the nose/palate reflecting the bourbon cask maturation with a long lingering finish showcasing the distillery's new make spirit. While a very collectible bottle, it is a great dram to be shared with "friends and family" indeed.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yoichi

Age: NAS

ABV: 57% (Cask Strength)

Cask: Various

Size: 500 ml

A rare vatting of Whisky distilled between 2000 and 2009 at the Yoichi distillery, this has been bottled at an impressive ABV of 57%. This bottling contributes to te legacy of the Yoichi Distillery, which is known for its commitment to traditional whisky-making methods and the use of high-quality ingredients.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Shinshu Mars

Age: 3 Years

ABV: 61% 

Cask: Bourbon Cask

Size: 700 ml

A single malt whisky bottling from Bourbon Cask #1218 bottling for Mitsukoshi Isetan, the Japanese department store. 132 bottles were released.