Gift Sets

Region: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Laphroaig

Age: Reportedly 11 - 12 Years

ABV: 51.5%

Cask: Ex-bourbon casks

Size: 700 ml

Each year, the Distillery Manager at Laphroaig (John Campbell in this case) handcrafts a limited edition for the "Friends of Laphroaig" to celebrate friendship ("Cairdeas" in Gaelic). Released at Fèis Ìle 2015 to celebrate the distillery's 200th anniversary, 100% floor malted barley (from the distillery's own small malting floor) was used with the two smaller and older stills. Reportedly matured in ex-bourbon casks for about 11-12 years, this bottling captures Master Distiller John Campbell's vision of how Laphroaig was originally produced.

Region: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Bowmore

Age: 17 Years

ABV: 53.1%

Cask: Bordeaux Wine Barriques

Size: 700 ml

Distilled on 22nd June 1998 and matured in Bordeaux Wine Barriques for 17 years at the legendary No.1 Vaults (one of the world's oldest Scotch Warehouse) of Bowmore, this is a Distillery Exclusive bottling with only 1500 bottles being released.  This has been released under the Craftmen's Collection (and specifically celebrating the Stillmen's role in keeping an expert eye on middle cut or the heart of the distillation). Rich mahogany in color with red stone fruits and baked apple on the nose bursting with tangy stewed fruits on the palate and a lingering sea salt on the finish. 

Whiskybase rated 89+ (over 20 viewer)

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Kilchoman

Age: Mar 7, 2013 - Nov 26, 2020 About 7+ Years (Not Stated)

ABV: 56.6% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Bourbon, Pedro Ximenez hogshead

Size: 700 ml

"Sado - The Guest". This is a Single Cask (#129/2013) bottling exclusively for Mizunara, Hong Kong. Bottled in November 2020 with 254 bottles released, this has been matured in a fresh bourbon barrel for nearly seven years and then finished in a Pedro Ximenez hogshead for over ten months. A Nose of citrus fruits and raisins and a Palate of mixed fruits, salted caramel and dry spice with peat smoke at the back end, the Finish is long with rich fruits, lots of spices like cloves and cardamom along with dry smoke. 

This bottling represents a continuation of the story of SADO, from Mizunara's previous Single Cask bottling (767/2011 label focusing on the HOST) and this time around focuses on the GUEST, both of whom share mutual respect during a Japanese Tea Ceremony ("SADO"). The label for both the bottles were designed by Kenro Shinchi, an artist based out of Koshikishima Island in Kagoshima, Japan.

Bottle number for reference only.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Shinshu Mars

Age: 2015-2020

ABV: 61%

Cask: Bourbon Barrel

Size: 700 ml

A non-peated single malt whisky distilled at Mars Shinshu Distillery and matured in Bourbon Barrel (#2023) at Yakushima Aging Cellar (a very unique aging environment located on a subtropical island of Kagoshima covered extensively by a cedar forest that contains some of Japan's oldest living trees. Some areas have been declared a Natural Heritage Site in 1993). 

Salted caramel with toasted walnuts on the nose. A very creamy texture on the palate with chocolate pudding and very gentle spicy. Asian Exclusive Single Cask. Total 194 bottles only. Bottle numbers for reference only.

Region: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Laphroaig

Age: 10 Years

ABV: 40%

Cask: Unknown

Size: 700 ml

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Bowmore

Age: 18 Years

ABV: 43%

Cask: Oak

Size: 700 ml

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Bowmore

Age: 15 Years

ABV: 43%

Cask: Sherry

Size: 700 ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Chichibu

Age: 10 Years

ABV: 50.5%

Cask: various

Size: 700 ml

The first official 10-year bottling from the Chichibu Distillery and hence called "The First Ten" was originally supposed to be released so as to coincide with the 2020 Olympics in Japan. There have been other special, single cask, exclusive releases of 10 years old whisky from Chichibu but this is expected to be forming a part of their regular lineup going forward (similar to On The Way, which was supposed to be capturing their journey towards this very milestone).

Fresh and fruity on the nose coming together with smooth honey on the palate eventually leading to a brilliantly long finish to savour. Some of the malt included in this bottling was grown locally in Chichibu.  For Chichibu fans, this should truly be a milestone to experience. 

The First Ten is bottled at 50.5% ABV, and 5000 bottles were released in November 2020. Bottle number in image for reference only. Rated 5 Stars / 90 points on Whiskyfun.

 Date: 19th December 2020, Saturday  Time: 2 p.m. Hong Kong Time

1. A "Live Virtual Tour" of Hamada Syuzou Distillery, Kagoshima Japan on ZOOM (Tickets available worldwide HK$ 125. Please select the "Virtual Tour ONLY" option in case you are located outside HK or you do not need the Tasting Pack)

2. The Virtual Tour will be followed by a tasting of Daiyame Sweet Potato Shochu of which a 900 ml bottle in included in this option (Tickets including Tour + Tasting Pack available in HK only. HK$ 275 including free delivery in HK. Please select "Tasting Pack & Virtual Tour" Option)

This Virtual Tour & Tasting is being organized in conjunction with TABITTO Travel Kagoshima. Their guide, Maya Aley, an American Shochu Specialist living in Kagoshima for 9 years, will walk you through the Shochu distillery and show the Shochu making process live during the experience. Maya is the only native English speaker to complete the Kagoshima Prefecture Shochu Maker’s Guild “Shochu Meister” Program through Kagoshima University, and is certified in shochu by both the SSI in Japan and the SSA in the US. She also works at a shochu bar in downtown Kagoshima. Yoshie Kakimoto of TABITTO, the moderator of the tour is also a Shochu Meister. She will  moderate and support through out the tour.

At the end of the tour, you will learn how to drink Shochu at home. Prepare your bottle, soda and water or any your favorite juice to enjoy!

NOTE: In the event of any technical/connectivity problems at the organizers' end, which does not allow the event to be held, it may be rescheduled to a later date. We shall not be able to reschedule in case the connectivity/technical problems occur at your end.  

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Ardbeg

Age: 21 Years

ABV: 46%

Cask: Ex-Bourbon

Size: 700 ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yamazaki & Hakushu & Chita

Age: 21 Years

ABV: 43%

Cask: Various

Size: 700 ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Shinshu Mars

Age: NAS

ABV: 42%

Cask: Manzanilla sherry cask

Size: 700 ml

Region: Japan/World

Distillery: Yamazakura (Sasanokawa Shuzo)/World

Age: About 35 Years

ABV: 57% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Bourbon cask, sherry casks

Size: 600ml

A rare and old whisky from Yamazakura aged for over 35 years. Initially in bourbon cask and reportedly finished for about 1 year in sherry casks. Specially bottled by hand at cask strength, this whisky is elegant, excellently balanced and rounded yet offering a variety of flavours including crisp buttered toast, ripe apricots with an oily texture and a lingering warm finish.

A very rare bottle to find since only 55 bottles were released in November 2020 and each bottle has been hand crafted by Japanese Artisan Hideaki Kakurai, making each bottle unique and different than the other.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yamazaki

ABV: 48%

Cask: Puncheon cask

Size: 700ml

This Yamazaki single malt is one of Yamazaki 2020 limited edition series released in Nov. 2020. The Puncheon Casks,  coopered by Suntory are larger than the usual ex-bourbon barrels sized at 480 litres and made of high quality American oak. Due to the larger size and hence low contact ratio of puncheons, the maturation is slower and brings about a complexity and richness which highlights the true flavours of the spirit itself. Color: Pale Gold Nose: Green apple, vanilla, acacia honey Palate: Mellow and mild with butterscotch Finish: Oaky woodiness and subtle sweetness.

山崎Pucheon限量版2020。

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yamazaki

ABV: 48%

Cask: Spanish Oak

Size: 700ml

This Yamazaki Single Malt is one of Yamazaki 2020 limited edition series release on Nov. 2020. It was matured in Spanish oak sherry cask. Spanish Oak casks tend to contain more natural tannins and maturation in these casks results in richer flavours than American Oak casks. This limited release was matured in oak casks from Northern Spain, which were previously used to mature sherry.

Color: Deep red amber Nose: Raisins and sun dried tomatoes. Palate: Concentrated sweetness balanced with acidity and rich fruity aromas Finish: Lingering acidity with dark chocolate bitterness.

Please note that the lip of the box has been torn. Additional images available on request. Sold in "As Is" condition.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yamazaki

ABV: 48%

Cask: American oak barrels and hogsheads

Size: 700ml

A unique Yamazaki Single Malt from the 2020 limited edition series released in Nov. 2020. As we know, the usual Yamazaki bottlings are not usually very peated, except for specific heavily peated releases in the past. Matured in American oak barrels and hogsheads, this represents one of the key component malts. Color: pale straw Nose: wood smoke and barbequed pineapple Palate: Sweet creamy vanilla combined with subtle smoke Finish: peppery and spicy with continued smoke. Delightfully smoky and pleasant. 

山崎 "peated malt" 限量版2020，使用了煙燻泥煤麥芽製成原酒。

Region: Kentucky (USA)

Distillery: Maker's Mark

Age: NAS

ABV: 45%

Cask: Unknown

Size: 1000 ml

This bottle is a 1000 ml "Founders Series Label" release with the images of Bill Samuels Sr, Bill Samuels Jr (retired in 2011 as the President) and Rob Samuels. Signed by both Bill Samuels Jr and Rob Samuels.

Maker’s Mark generally distil their bourbon to the lowest proof of most US whiskey producers to retain the rich flavours. Developed by Bill Samuels Sr, Maker's Mark is made with soft red winter wheat, instead of the usual rye, for a one-of-a-kind, full-flavored bourbon that's gentle and enjoyable. Nose: Fresh cut fruits with lovely notes of spiced honey and citrus peel Palate: Barley malt, a little nutty and vanilla beans. Finish: Gentle caramel, sweet butterscotch with dry oak spice.

No Box available for this product.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Kobe Winery (神户みのりの公社)

Age: 12 Years Old

ABV: 50%

Size: 500 ml