Whisky Below HK$ 1000

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Balvenie

Age: 14 Years

ABV: 43%

Cask: Oak/Caribbean Rum

Size: 700 ml

Released in August 2012, this whisky has been matured in traditional oak whisky casks and then ‘finished’ in casks that previously held Caribbean rum. To create the ideal finish Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE filled American oak casks with his own blend of select West Indian rums and when he judged the casks to be ready, the rum was replaced with the aged spirit and the wood was put to work adding the final touches. The result is the traditional smooth, honeyed character of The Balvenie married with notes of toffee and a hint of fruit, with a warm, lingering finish.  Nose: Rich, sweet and creamy toffee on the nose combines with fresh fruit notes Palate: Rounded with vanilla and sweet oak notes, with a fruity character that develops with time Finish: Soft and lingering

Rated 83+ on Whiskybase over 1500 Votes.

Region: Campbeltown (Scotland)

Distillery: Springbank

Age: NAS

ABV: 46%

Cask: various

Size: 700 ml

First distilled in Campbeltown 1973, Longrow is the double distilled Islay style, heavily peated style Single Malt from the Springbank Distillery.  This is the core expression of Longrow. Nose: Salt and seaweed, smoky, apricot and fine peated. Palate: Subtle sweetness and light, clear smoky and peaty. Finish: Medium long, some salty somky and warm.

Region: Campbeltown (Scotland)

Distillery: Glengyle

Age: 12 Years Old

ABV: 46%

Cask: Bourbon/Sherry

Size: 700 ml

This whisky is a 2022 release single malt whisky from Mitchell’s Glengyle distillery. A lightly peated malt which has been aged in a combination of bourbon casks (about 70%) and sherry casks (about 30%). Re-opened in 2004 after being closed for almost 80 years, the Glengyle distillery finally came back to the Mitchell family (owners of Springbank) in 2000. Nose: oak notes are dominant, followed by toasted marshmallows and dried fruit pudding, as well as cherries, marzipan and a hint of peat Palate: initially fruity with citrus notes and orange peel, after this: vanilla, butterscotch, honeycomb and digestive biscuits can all be tasted and enjoyed Finish: velvet and smooth with lemon meringue, to conclude, there’s an oiliness and a saltiness that you’d expect from a Campbeltown dram (Tasting Notes from the Distillery) 

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yamazaki / Hakushu

Age: N/A

ABV: 40% 

Cask: Various

Size: 700 ml

This Special Reserve was originally launched in 1969 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Suntory. This Whisky was originally blended by second-generation company president Keizo Saji and the blend would have eveolved over the years.

 Please note that there is NO BOX available.

Region: New Zealand

Distillery: Pōkeno

Age: NAS

ABV: 49%

Cask: First fill bourbon barrels

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.

Triple Distillation helps to concentrate not only the alcohol in the whisky, but also helps create lighter, more fruity flavours. Having only two stills, we performed the final two distillations in our 3600 litre spirit still, separating the hearts from the heads and tails each time. This bottling has been matured in only the finest first fill bourbon barrels.

Nose: Rich honey and vanilla with hints of citrus and toffee. Palate: A delightful mix of rich vanilla bean and butterscotch, complemented by sweet citrus notes and a hint of pepper clove. Finish: A long and rich finish, leaving a memorable impression. (Tasting Note from Distillery)

2024 Award-winning:
Double Gold Medal in the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Gold Medal and Gold Medal on Category winner in the 2024 World Whiskies Awards

Region: New Zealand

Distillery: Pōkeno

Age: NAS

ABV: 48%

Cask: First fill bourbon barrels

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.

The winter malt was inspired by the unique selection of New Zealand malts that we chose for our mashbill: Manuka Smoked Mal, Chocolate Roasted Malt, Toffee Malt, Laureate Distillers Malt. Then the distillery aged the Winter malt in only the finest first fill bourbon barrels.

Manuka Smoked Malt: The world’s only manuka smoked malt, offering a smooth, sweet smokiness.
Chocolate Roasted Malt: Specially roasted for Pōkeno, featuring delightful coffee and chocolate aromas.
Toffee Malt: Roasted at low temperatures and caramelized, imparting honey and toffee flavors.
Laureate Distillers Malt: A sweet and floral malt that enhances the overall profile.

Nose: Sweet honied smoke, chocolate caramel slice, vanilla bean, and toffee. Palate: Bitter dark chocolate and cocoa beans mingle beautifully with creamy fudge. Finish: A long, sweet, and smoky finish, leaving a memorable impression. (Tasting Note from distillery)

2024 Award-winning:
Silver Medal at the 2024 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC)
Double Gold Medal at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Bronze Medal at the 2024 World Whiskies Awards

Region: Japan / World

Distillery: Yamazakura (Sasanokawa Shuzo)/World

Age: NAS

ABV: 48%

Cask: Virgin Oak, ex-Bourbon & oloroso Sherry Cask

Size: 700 ml

A pure malt whisky from Sasanokawa Shuzo featuring notes of cherry, oak combined with an earthiness. The "Pure Malt" indicates that no grain whisky has been used for this bottling and features components matured in Virgin Oak, Ex-Bourbon & Oloroso Sherry Cask Matured whiskies for reportedly over 5 years. It also has a component of peated malt at 50 ppm. 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. 

Nose: Sweet caramel with fresh green apples, tropical fruits like banana and cherry crumble pie. Palate: On the palate, some definitive sherry notes along with creamy vanilla and nuts. Finish: Subtle peat that rears its head towards the finish. A balanced vatting of malts with an overall rounded profile.

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Kilchoman

Age: NAS

ABV: 48.7%

Cask: Bourbon cask, Oloroso sherry and Re-charred red Wine cask

Size: 700 ml

This Small Batch Vatting combines bourbon and oloroso sherry matured Kilchoman at 46% ABV with specially selected Shaved Toasted & Re-charred (STR) Red Wine casks, at natural cask strength. Tasting Notes: Classic Kilchoman citrus and peat smoke with layers of red fruits, cinnamon sweetness, and fresh vanilla.

Limtied to 2,520 bottles worldwide. 

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: 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 TOUR EDITION release that has been matured in a combination of re-charred red wine casks, oloroso sherry butts, and bourbon barrels. This expression has been bottled at a robust 57% ABV.

Designed specifically for the discerning whisky enthusiast, this dram delivers a bold profile, with the elevated ABV 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. 

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: 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: Japan

Distillery: Hakushu

Age: NAS

ABV: 43%

Cask: Various

Size: 700 ml

The peated single malt Whisky from the house of Suntory. Hakushu Distiller’s Reserve is a masterful blend of whiskies aged across the Hakushu range, resulting in a gently smoky dram infused with vibrant fruit nuances. This complex and deeply enjoyable whisky incorporates both lightly and heavily peated malts.

Nose: Notes of green apple, pear, mint, and a whisper of smoke. Palate: Flavors of citrus, melon, and honeydew, complemented by delicate herbs and a subtle smokiness. The experience culminates in a clean and invigorating finish.

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: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Aberlour

Age: 16 Years

ABV: 43%

Cask: American Oak Casks, Sherry Casks

Size: 700 ml

This speyside single malt from Aberlour distillery is matured in a combination of American Oak Casks and Sherry Butts for 16 years. Deep and complex, Sweet, fruity and warm spice.  

Region: Highlands, Scotland

Distillery: Oban

Age: NAS (2007-2021; About 14 Years Old)

ABV: 43%

Cask: Ex-Bourbon Casks and Montilla Fino Sherry Casks

Size: 700 ml

Distilled in 2007 this Oban is double-matured in Montilla Fino Sherry Casks after an initial maturation in ex-bourbon casks. Nose: Fruity with sea salt, grapes, orange, hints of smoke and sourness Palate: Soft cereal maltiness, with delicate fruits and salt Finish: Sweetened Jamaican coffee and oak, with malt-biscuits (Producer Tasting Notes)

Oban Distillers Edition releases have won Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2008 and 2011. It also won International Wine and Spirit Competition Gold in 2002 and 2010 (Best in Class). In 2020, it won a third Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

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: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Kilchoman

Age: NAS 

ABV: 46%

Cask: Bourbon cask

Size: 700 ml

A limited release for 2022, the Kilchoman Casado (Portuguese for marriage) is matured in fresh bourbon barrels for 6 years before 38 casks were married together for 2 years in two 6,000 litre Portuguese red wine vats. 

Nose: Smoke comes first and balanced with ripe stone fruits: peach, plum and cherry. Palate: Pepper and spice at first taste. Dry, salty peat smoke with apricot and lemon. Finish: Long finish with spices, the cooked fruit notes bring a sweet-jam balanced with Kilchoman smoke.