Whisky from Japan

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yamazaki

Age: 18 Years

ABV: 43%

Cask: Ex-sherry cask

Size: 700 ml

A older version of this Yamazaki 18 years.  A big favourite from the Suntory lineup and a highly awarded whisky. Largely matured in ex-sherry casks.

Color: Deep amber Nose: Raisin, apricot, cafe au lait, Mizunara (Japanese oak) Palate: Blackberry, strawberry jam, dark chocolate. Finish: Long, spicy, smooth and a fair amount of cloves, cardamom and cinnamon. (Suntory's Tasting Notes) 

Whiskyfun gave this 90 points.  Supreme Champion Spirit award at the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) in 2025, SWSC Double Gold Medal in 2005, IWSC Trophy in 2006 and ISC Gold in 2007. This is bottled prior to 2018.

Please note that the image is for reference only. The box shows some wear and tear due to the age of these older release bottlings. The specific bottle may either be a Japanese domestic release or an overseas release as per the various images.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Sakurao Distillery, Hiroshima

Age: 3 years

ABV: 43%

Cask: Bourbon barrel

Size: 700 ml

Togouchi Single Malt Japanese Whisky also produced by the Sakurao Distillery is aged in a historic railway tunnel surrounded by lush forests and clear streams in Togouchi, Hiroshima for more than 3 years. This unique maturation environment maintains a cool, stable temperature year-round, allowing the whisky to develop slowly and smoothly.

Tasting Note: Nose: Vanilla, apple, marmalade, melon. Palate: Light and smooth taste, clean sweetness. Finish: Refreshing and gentle with a crisp finish.

Region: Kagoshima, Japan

Distillery: Kanosuke Distillery

Age: NAS

ABV: 48%

Cask: Re-charred ex-shochu cask, bourbon barrels 

Size: 700 ml

Region: Kagoshima, Japan

Distillery: Kanosuke Distillery

Age: 58 Months (~ 4.8 Years)

ABV: 53%

Cask: Bourbon (Rye from Knob Creek)

Size: 700 ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Sakurao Distillery

Age: NAS

ABV: 47%

Size: 700 ml

Sakurao Gin Hamagou 2025 is a Japanese dry gin crafted with 12 botanicals. This 8th edition has a fresh and refreshing fragrance reminiscent of the small, dainty Hamagou flowers that bloom on Miyajima Island, a world heritage site located near SAKURAO DISTILLERY. Botanicals include Hamagou, rosemary, shiranui citrus, lavender, green tea, spearmint, juniper berry from France, angelica root, licorice, coriander seed, vanilla bean, and caraway seed.

SAKURAO GIN is produced by a German-made copper hybrid still
and is distilled using a hybrid method (combination of steeping and vapor methods), which is the best way to extract the flavors of each and every botanicals.

Tasting Note : A gin with a fresh Hamagou aroma, the sweetness of shiranui citrus, and the gorgeous floral notes of lavender, all balanced with the strong gin flavor from French juniper berries.

Distillery: Yamazaki

Age: NAS

ABV: 48%

Cask: Sherry

Size: 700ml

Meet The Global Brand Ambassador from Chichibu Distillery
An opportunity to explore one of the most famous distillery from Japan, hosted by Yumi Yoshikawa, the Global Brand Ambassador. A special and rare journey to understand the philosophy, craftsmanship, and evolution of the distillery since its establishment.

What’s Included: (25ml x 4)
• Malt & Grain
• Double Distilleries
• Wine Wood Reserve
• Mizunara Wood Reserve 

Event Details:

• Date: 1 September 2026 (Tuesday)
• Time:  18:30 – 19:30
  
• Price: HK$590 per person
• Venue:  Mizunara: The Library: 4/F, 361-363 Lockhart Rd, Wan Chai, Hong Kong Island
• LIMITED SEATING First Come First Served Basis

Region: Japan

Distillery: Asaka Distillery (Sasanokawa Shuzo)

Age: over 6 years (Distilled 9 April 2020, Bottled 30 Jul, 2026)

ABV: 61% 

Cask: Bourbon cask (#20033)

Size: 700 ml

This Single Cask bottling from the Asaka Distillery is exclusively selected and bottled for Mizunara: in Tokyo (located at Kagurazaka) for a special release during Whisky Collection Koriyama 2026.

Showcasing the unique character of the long fermentation in wooden washbacks of the Asaka Distillery, this Single Cask has been matured in a First Fill Bourbon Barrel (from Early Times Kentucky Bourbon) #20033 for more than 6 years.  The whisky is bottled at its natural cask strength of 61% ABV. Unchill-filtered and uncompromised, it captures the vivid, authentic character of the whisky straight from the cask. Only 190 bottles have been released across Japan, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yamazaki & Hakushu & Chita

Age: (Reportedly 17 Years)

ABV: 43%

Size: 700 ml

A old bottling with gold cap and gold box from the 1990s, this Hibiki Blended whisky is reportedly a 17 Year old (which at the time of this bottling series was not mentioned explicitly). Launched in 1989 to celebrate Suntory's 90th anniversary, the original Hibiki Blends were released without an explicit age statement on the front label and only featured the Gold Flower/Gold Crest.

Please note that this is an old bottling and hence label has stains and box is likely to have creases, wear and tear. Sold in "As Is" condition.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yamazaki

Age: NAS

ABV: 43%

Cask: Mizunara (Japanese oak) + Spanish oak casks

Size: 700 ml 

In May 2025, Suntory released the Yamazaki Story of the Distillery 2025 Edition—the second release of a limited bottling series that honors the distillery’s rich history, its founder, and the craftsmanship behind the whiskies. Each annual release brings to life a chapter of the distillery’s history. The 2025 Edition focuses on the founder, Shinjiro Torii’s continued determination during the distillery’s construction and its early, challenging years. Rated 88+ on Whiskybase.

Color: Deep, radiant reddish-amber—hints of sun-ripened fruit and aged oak. Nose: Rich dried persimmon, warm clove spice, vanilla custard, and subtle dark chocolate; soft floral undertones (cherry blossom) and a whisper of smoky peat. Palate: Full-bodied and silky, with layers of orange marmalade, red bean paste sweetness, and dried fruit (raisin, fig); Mizunara oak adds sandalwood and coconut, while Spanish oak brings bright citrus. Finish: Long, lingering, and complex—smoky spice, dark chocolate, and a gentle umami warmth that echoes Yamazaki’s misty valley terroir.

Join us for an exclusive Japanese Whisky Tasting Event featuring the remarkable Asaka Distillery! Simply purchase a HK$100 shopping voucher to enjoy a tasting of 5 fine whisky selections!  

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, November 14
Time: 15:00 - 16:00
Venue: Mizunara: The Shop
Address: Room 1901, 19/F, Sun Hing Industrial Building, 46 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Wong Chuk Hang
Fee: Purchase a $100 cash voucher (valid on the day of the event only) to join the Asaka tasting for FREE!

What’s Included: (5 Expressions)
- Asaka &4 World Blended
- Asaka Single Malt 2024
- Asaka Single Malt Sakura Cask Finish
- Asaka "Mizunara Private Single Cask"
+1 x Surprise Bottle

 WhatsApp +852 3705 9770 to reserve your spot! 
Spots are limited. First come, first served!

威士忌迷留意！Mizunara 將舉辦 ASAKA 安積日本威士忌品鑑會！
購買 HK$100 購物現金券，即可一次過品嚐 5 款精選威士忌，感受安積蒸餾所的獨特工藝與風味！  

活動詳情
日期： 11 月 14 日 (星期六)
時間： 15:00 - 16:00
地點： Mizunara：The Shop
地址： 黃竹坑黃竹坑道 46 號新興工業大廈 19 樓 1901 室
費用： 凡購買 $100 現金券，即可免費參與本次 Asaka 品鑑會！

我哋嗰個精選品嚐酒款 (共 5 款)
- Asaka &4 World Blended
- Asaka Single Malt 2024
- Asaka Single Malt Sakura Cask Finish
- Asaka "Mizunara Private Single Cask"
+1x Surprise Bottle 驚喜酒款  

報名方式 (名額有限，先到先得) WhatsApp 報名： 3705 9770

Region: Japan

Distillery: Nagahama

Age: 4+ years (Distilled 7 Dec 2021, Bottled 16 April 2026)

ABV: 53.3% 

Cask: Pedro Ximenez Cask

Size: 500 ml

The Single Malt Nagahama PX Sherry Cask #1855 is a rare, single-cask Japanese whisky bottled exclusively for the media platform Whiskipedia. It has been fully matured for over 4 years in a PX Sherry cask delivering a very fruity palate with very noticeable esters in the aroma. 

Region: Japan

Distillery: Nagahama

Age: 3-4 years

ABV: 50% 

Cask: Bourbon Cask, Red Wine Cask, Sauternes Cask, Islay Quarter Cask,

Size: 500 ml

The seventh batch of Single Malt whisky is a release of 4000 bottles from Nagahama Distillery features spirits distilled between 2019 and 2022 and vatted across different casks. At its core are Red Wine Casks and Sauternes Casks complemented by Bourbon barrels that give additional depth and heavily peated Islay quarter casks which provide a bit of an edge.

An aroma of ripe berries, honey and apricot notes, while the palate delivers a velvety mouthfeel of stewed fruits and chocolate layered with a hint of white pepper and smoke.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Nagahama

Age: 3-4 years

ABV: 50% 

Cask: Amburana, Yamazakura, Bourbon Barrel, KOVAL

Size: 500 ml

The eighth batch of Single Malt whisky is a release of 4000 bottles from Nagahama Distillery features spirits distilled between 2020 and 2022 and vatted across different casks. This time around, the distillery combines Japanese Sakura casks and Brazilian Amburana casks for aging its whisky.

This whisky is a blend of (1) spirit distilled in 2021 which has been aged in KOVAL casks followed by an additional 2 years in rare Brazilian Amburana casks and (2) spirit distilled in 2022 and aged for about 4 years in Japanese Sakura casks.

Gentle aromas of Sakuramochi are enhanced by the exotic, spicy character of Amburana casks.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Karuizawa (Closed)

Age: 17 Years Old

ABV: 40%

Cask: European Oak Sherry Casks

Size: 700 ml

This Karuizawa 17 Years Old Whisky from the legendary Japanese Karuizawa distillery which ceased production in 2000 comes in a Crystal Decanter and bottled at a very enjoyable 40% ABV (in contrast to the usual cask strength bottlings that were released subsequently). The whisky reportedly includes both peated and unpeated whiskies, aged between 17 and 30 years and is an original bottling by Mercian.

Please note that this is an old bottling and the box has some creases/wear and tear but the bottle and seal are in good condition. Sold in "As Is" Condition.

Karuizawa was a small distillery located at an idyllic spot, the slopes of the active volcano Mount Asama in Nagano prefecture of Japan. Originally founded in 1955 by Daikoku Budoshu, a large wine and spirits producer the goal was to create malt whisky for the company’s blends, bottled under the name Ocean. The distillery was very small and used 100% Golden Promise imported barley, wooden washbacks, small stills and sherry casks sourced from Spain. In 1977 the company changed its course and name from Karuizawa Factory to Ocean Karuizawa Distillery and started to release single malts as well. Karuizawa bottlings never made an appearance on the international market during this period, and the distillery was mothballed in 2000. 

In 2006, the distillery’s owner – now called Mercian – was acquired by drinks giant Kirin and in 2011 Karuizawa’s distilling licence was returned. By March 2016, the distillery was scrapped and razed to the ground.

The first independent bottlings of Karuizawa started to appear in 2007 by Number One Drinks Co (which finally bought the remaining casks in 2011 from Kirin) and today the legendary single malt is highly sought after by whisky lovers and collectors alike.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Shindo Distillery, Fukuoka

Age: NAS

ABV: 50%

Cask: 36% bourbon casks (peated), 24% new AWO casks (unpeated), 12% bourbon casks (unpeated), 14% seasoned sherry casks, 6% Mizunara, 4% Oloroso sherry, and 4% cognac

Size: 700 ml

SHINDO EXPERIMENTAL FOR CORES.03, the third release in the CORES series, is a Japanese single malt whisky centered on 4 year old, unpeated spirit matured in new American white oak casks. After 4 years of maturation, the whisky has developed a vivid green aroma reminiscent of a fresh forest, with terpene-derived freshness and depth.

Building on these unqiue aromas, the whisky combines 7 carefully selected whisky, including peated spirit and unpeated spirit matured in Mizunara casks. Compared with the previous release, each component has benefited from deeper maturation. A sweet core is complemented by earthy, mossy smoke, bright fruit, and a mature, composed character—an elegant and distinctive addition to the CORES series.

Tasting Note： Fresh green notes from new AWO casks mingle with restrained peat, revealing earthy, mossy woodland nuances. A touch of new Mizunara cask spirit adds elegant kyara-like aromatics, while Shindo’s natural sweetness brings warmth and richness. Generous vanilla and sherry-cask fruit round out a harmonious, mature profile of smoke, florals, sweetness and gentle bitterness.

Shindo Distillery started operation in August 2021 in Asakura City, Fukuoka Prefecture.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Shindo Distillery, Fukuoka

Age: NAS

ABV: 48%

Cask: 67% peated bourbon cask, 15% non-peated bourbon cask, 13% new Mizunara cask, 3% Cognac cask, and 2% Oloroso sherry cask

Size: 700 ml

SHINDO EXPERIMENTAL FOR CORES.02 is Shindo’s first official peated whisky. It brings together the classic character of peat smoke with the signature style of Shindo’s new make spirit.

This peated whisky combined rich, smoky peat with Shindo’s signature milky texture, subtle richness, gentle sweetness, and long, lingering finish. The result is a layered expression that reflects both the classical tradition and the originality of the Shindo way.

Tasting note from Distillery "a whisky that opens with elegant smokiness and depth from the peat, complemented by the brightness of bourbon casks. On the finish, you'll find the heavy sweetness and long-lasting aftertaste that are hallmarks of Shindo's spirit. To bridge the gap between the smoky top notes and the sweet finish, we added Mizunara casks for their gentle sweet-spicy aroma, enhancing mid-palate volume. A touch of Oloroso sherry enriches the body, while a small portion of Cognac cask rounds the finish beautifully."

Region: Japan

Distillery: Shindo Distillery, Fukuoka

Age: NAS

ABV: 46%

Cask: unknown

Size: 700 ml

SHINDO The Blended 2026 is Shindo’s first blended Japanese whisky, combining malt whisky from Shindo Distillery with clean, light grain whisky made from locally grown Asakura barley “Haruka Nijo” at Asakura Distillery. Its gentle sweetness and smooth texture are layered with Shindo’s signature milky richness, bourbon-cask vanilla, vibrant wine-cask fruit, Mizunara oak sweetness, and a long, elegant finish. 

“Haruka Nijo” is high-quality brewing barley commonly used in shochu and beer production. It is recognized for its large grains and exceptionally uniform kernels, which support high alcohol yields and consistent, stable fermentation.