Highly Rated Products

Region: Japan

Distillery: Hanyu and Kawasaki (Closed)

Age: (25-33 Estimated) 1990 vintage Hanyu and 1982 vintage Kawasaki (bottled in 2015)

ABV: 48%

Cask: Refill Sherry Butts and Demerara Rum Cask

Size: 700 ml

This rare whisky is a fantastic vatting by Mr. Ichiro Akuto (founder of Chichibu Distillery) of two single casks from two lost distilleries, a Hanyu 1990 vintage and a Kawasaki 1982 vintage. This is a special bottling to celebrate the 26th Anniversary of the Kiyosato Field Ballet.

Kawasaki distillery was owned by Mercian Corporation, also the owners of the Karuizawa Distillery, which focused on Malt whisky, while Kawasaki focused on Grain whisky. Located in Kawasaki Prefecture between Tokyo and Yokohama, Kawasaki Distillery generally used 90% corn and 10% malted barley in Refill Sherry Butts and Demerara Rum casks. Mercian became a part of Kirin Holdings in the 2000s and Karuizawa and Kawasaki were both closed. After being closed, most of inventory of casks were stored in the Yamanashi warehouse and bought by Mr. Ichiro Akuto in 2006.

700 bottles were released in 2015. Rated 90+ on Whiskybase over 17 reviews.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Hanyu and Kawasaki (Closed)

Age: 1990 vintage and 1982 vintage (bottled in 2017)

ABV: 48%

Cask: Refill Sherry Butts and Demerara Rum Cask

Size: 700 ml

This rare whisky is a fantastic vatting by Mr. Ichiro Akuto, from two single casks from two lost distilleries, a Hanyu 1990 vintage and a Kawasaki 1982 vintage. This is a special bottling to celebrate the 28th Anniversary of the Kiyosato Field Ballet.

Kawasaki distillery was owned by Mercian Corporation, also the owners of the Karuizawa Distillery, which focused on Malt whisky, while Kawasaki focused on Grain whisky. Located in Kawasaki Prefecture between Tokyo and Yokohama, Kawasaki Distillery used 90% corn and 10% malted barley in Refill Sherry Butts and Demerara Rum casks. Mercian became a part of Kirin Holdings in the 2000s and Karuizawa and Kawasaki were both closed. After being closed, most of inventory of casks were stored in the Yamanashi warehouse and bought by Mr. Ichiro Akuto in 2006.

359 bottles were released in 2017. Rated 92 on Whiskybase across more than 11 reviews.

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Glen Grant

Age: 54 Years Old (1958-2013)

ABV: 40% 

Cask: Sherry

Size: 700 ml

Distilled on 23rd October 1958 and bottled on 19th September 2013, matured in a First Fill Sherry Butt. Cask number #3815.

Nose: Rich sherry influences with mulled fruits and subtle oak aromas. Palate: sweet with hints of stewed apple and pear. Finish: Long with a lingering edge of coffee notes. A rare and vintage bottling which is difficult to find.

Rated 93+ on Whiskybase.

Region: Islands (Scotland)

Distillery: Jura

Age: 36 Years Old

ABV: 44% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Sherry

Size: 700 ml

This incredible bottling from the Jura Distillery was distilled in 1965 and bottled as a limited edition release on the 19th July 2001. Matured in cask #590 and bottled at a natural strength of 44% ABV, this is one of only 449 bottles released. Hand signed by the Distillery Manager, Michael Heads (P.S. though in this bottle the signature has been worn off on the label). Please note there is NO BOX available and the label printing has been worn off as per image.

WhiskyFun rated it at 90 points and rated at 90+ on Whiskybase over 9 reviews.

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Glen Grant

Age: 57 Years Old (1954-2012)

ABV: 40% 

Cask: Sherry

Size: 700 ml

Distilled in 1954 and bottled in 2012 matured in sherry cask. This whisky bottled by Gordon & MacPhail and aged for about 57 years. A rare and vintage bottling which is difficult to find. 

Nose: Full of Corinth raisins, prunes, marmalade, chocolate, a sweet summer fruit with old leather. Palate: Peppery initially with tropical fruit and menthol flavour. Finish: Long with a touch of smoke. 

Rated 92 on Whiskybase and 5 Stars (91 Points) on WhiskyFun.

Region: Highlands (Scotland)

Distillery: Brora (Closed)

Age: 35 Years Old

ABV: 48.1% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Refill American Oak

Size: 700 ml

A vatting of whiskies from 1976 and 1977 matured in refill American oak casks for 35 years and released in 2012.

Rated 92+ over 230 votes on Whiskybase. Rated 5 Stars (94 Points) on Whisky Fun.

Region: Islands (Scotland)

Distillery: Talisker

Age: 43 Years

ABV: 49.7%

Cask: various

Size: 700 ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yoichi

Age: 20 Years

ABV: 50%

Cask: Various

Size: 700 ml

This rare whisky comprises four different types of malt distilled in 1990 at the Yoichi distillery and aged for 20 years. A rich and deep aroma with a lasting peaty character and a distinctive dry finish. 3500 bottles were released in 2010.

Yoichi Distillery, founded by Masataka Taketsuru (who studied whisky-making in Scotland) in the small town of Yoichi, Hokkaido, is renowned for its commitment to traditional Japanese's whisky-making methods, particularly its use of coal-fired pot stills. This unique distillation technique imparts distinct flavors to the whisky, with the Yoichi 20 Year Old being a luxury bottle.

Rated 90+ on WhiskyBase over 20+ Votes.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Hakushu

Age: 25 Years Old

ABV: 43%

Cask: Various

Size: 700 ml 

World's Best Single Malt 2020 and 2018 at the WWA. Best Japanese Single Malt 2020 and 2016 at the WWA. Rated 90+ on WhiskyBase. This is indeed an incredible experience of some fabulous peat combined with toffee apples, and oily texture, a sherried palate and a long nutty finish with hints of mint. Bottle number for reference only. 

Region: Japan

Distillery: Hanyu (Closed)

Age: 1991 - 2011 (20 Years Old)

ABV: 57% (Cask Strength)

Cask: unknown

Size: 700 ml

This highly rated Japanese single malt from the Hanyu Distillery is a quarter cask bottled in 2011 by Ichiro Akuto. Reportedly only 200 bottles were released exclusively for Mitsukoshi after vatting of 2 Quarter Casks ("Chibidaru"). A rare bottling indeed. Rated 90+ on Whisky Base by about 5 reviewers.

Please note that the outer box has some damage as in the images. The bottle and seal are in good condition. Sold in "As Is" condition.

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Mortlach

Age: 50 Years

ABV: 43.5%

Cask: Fill sherry butts

Size: 700 ml

A rare and aged Speyside Whisky distilled in 1957 and matured in first fill sherry butts (#585 & #586) which shows in the color of the whisky! 514 bottles were released. The Private Collection bottling series from Gordon & MacPhail usually showcase a unique selection selected by the family members of G&M. They are usually small batch, single cask whiskies which are rare and aged and of exceptional quality. These series of bottlings were first launched in the late 1990s. 

Rated 92.6+ over 80+ ratings on Whiskybase.

Sold in "As Is" Condition.

Distillery: Yamazaki

Age: NAS

ABV: 48%

Cask: Sherry

Size: 700ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yamazaki

Age: 13 Years Old (2000-2013)

ABV: 59% (Cask Strength)

Cask: Sherry

Size: 700 ml 

This whisky is a rare bottling of a Single Cask (Cask No: #E070049) exclusively for Suntory's Whisky Shop 3rd Anniversary. Distilled at the Yamazaki Distillery in 2000 and bottled in 2013, this has been selected by Suntory's Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo. Exclusively matured in a Spanish Oak Sherry Cask with 506 bottles being released.

*Rated 91+ on Whiskybase.

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Mortlach

Age: 36 Years

ABV: 43%

Cask: Sherry

Size: 750 ml

A rare and highly sought after old bottling of Mortlach distilled in 1936 and bottled in the early 1970s by Gordon & Macphail for the Italian market under the original black Connoisseurs Choice label. Pinerolo import.

Rated 93+ on WhiskyBase across 40+ votes and Rated 5 Stars (91 Points) on Whiskyfun.

Sold in "As Is" Condition.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Hanyu (Closed)

Age: 1986 - 2013

ABV: 55.3% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Madeira 

Size: 700 ml

This Japanese single malt from the Hanyu Distillery is a single cask #1383 bottling. Distilled in 1986, finished in Madeira Cask and bottled by Pen x Shinanoya for Salon de Shimaji in 2013. Only 260 bottles released.

Rated 90+ on WhiskyBase over 18 Ratings.

Please note that the bottle number in the image is for reference only.

Region: Islands (Scotland)

Distillery: Talisker

Age: 50 Years

ABV: 45%

Size: 700 ml

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Linkwood

Age: About 50 Years

ABV: 45%

Cask: First Fill Sherry

Size: 700 ml

A rare and aged Speyside Whisky distilled in April 1959 and matured in a first fill sherry hogshead which shows in the color of the whisky! Bottled in March 2009, only 176 bottles were released. The Private Collection bottling series from Gordon & MacPhail usually showcase a unique selection selected by the family members of G&M. They are usually small batch, single cask whiskies which are rare and aged and of exceptional quality. These series of bottlings were first launched in the late 1990s. 

Rated 91+ on Whiskybase across 30 ratings

Sold in "As Is" Condition.