Whisky from Japan

Region: Japan

Distillery: Shinshu Mars

Age: NAS

ABV: 40%

Cask: Red wine barrel

Size: 750 ml

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: Japan

Distillery: Yoichi & Miyagikyo

Age: NAS

ABV: 45%

Cask: Various

Size: 700 ml

Coffey (nothing to do with Coffee) refers to Stills that are used in continuous distillation usually for grain whisky. This is a 100% malt whisky produced using the same Coffey Stills resulting in very well balanced flavours including spices, citrus fruits and candied cake along with a rich texture of malt and oak notes. Color: Gold Nose: Fresh citrus, some pepper and subtle vanilla. Palate: Vanilla sweetness with prunes and some pralines. Finish: A balance of fruits and liquorice. No box available

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yoichi

Age: NAS

ABV: 45%

Cask: Various

Size: 700 ml

Yoichi is Nikka’s first distillery which was built in 1934. Nikka's founder Masataka Taketsuru was keen on making whisky which was similar to scotch given his training in Scotland. Hokkaido was a obvious choice was this distillery given the similar climactic  environment as Scotland. Yoichi Single Malt is characterized by subtle peat smoke originating from the traditional direct coal-fired distillation combined with the hint of saltiness delivered by the sea breeze during the aging process.

Please note that no box is available.

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: Japan

Distillery: Kanosuke Distillery, Kagoshima

Age: NAS

ABV: 48%

Cask: Re-charred American white oak, shochu cask

Size: 700 ml

This whisky released in Jan 2023 has been distilled using a combination of their 3 pot stills and aged in re-charred American white oak ex-“Mellowed Kozuru” aged SHOCHU casks. Kanosuke Distillery is located on the picturesque shores of Fukiagehama beach in Kagoshima was established in 2017 and started its operations in 2018. The Whisky Distillery is owned by Komasa Jyozo, one of the Shochu producers in Japan and currently counts Diageo as one its shareholders (via Distill Ventures, Diageo's Drinks Accelerator).

A Gold award-winning on the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
2023 Award-winning:
Gold Medal at the 2023 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC)
Gold Medal at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Gold Medal at the 2023 Tokyo Whisky and Spirits Competition

Region: Japan

Distillery: Kirin Fuji Gotemba & Others

Age: NAS

ABV: 50%

Cask: Unknown

Size: 700 ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Mars (Shinshu & Tsunuki)

Age: Various

ABV: Various

Size: 30 ml x 6

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: Japan

Distillery: Nikka

Age: N/A

ABV: 40%

Cask: Various

Size: 660ml

The Brandy X.O Deluxe version by The Nikka Whisky. 

Please note that this is an old bottle whisky, the top of the bottle may have some nick. No box available and sold in "As Is" condition.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Suntory

Age: N/A

ABV: 43% 

Cask: Various

Size: 760 ml

This is an old bottle that we estimate was bottled in 1980s. This Special reserve whisky is intended to possesses all the distinctive characters and evoke the imagery of the smoothness of silk. 

Please note that NO BOX is available and being an old bottle may have sediment. 

Region: Japan/Scotland

Distillery: Chichibu Distillery/Others

Age: Various

ABV: Various

Size: 30 ml x 6

This tasting pack showcases the much awarded blending skills of Ichiro Akuto san, the founder of Chichibu Distillery. This pack includes the following bottlings (further details are available upon clicking the link for each bottle)

Ichiro's Malt Malt and Grain (White Leaf)

Ichiro's Malt Malt and Grain World Blended Limited (Blue Leaf)

Ichiro's Malt Double Distillery (Green Leaf)

Ichiro's Malt Chichibu x Mars Komagatake Double Distilleries Limited Edition 2021

Ichiro's Malt Chichibu Single Cask (Spirit Shop) Sherry Hogshead 2010

Ichiro's Malt Port Pipe 2010-2013 

Please note that these sample shared bottles have been prepared by the Mizunara Team. Please see the additional images for the Gift Box. 

Region: Japan

Distillery: Mars (Shinshu & Tsunuki)

Age: Various

ABV: Various

Size: 30 ml x 6

Region: Japan

ABV: 51%

Cask: New American white oak cask, bourbon cask

Size: 700ml

Maturation in new American white oak casks and bourbon barrels at the KANOSUKE distillery warehouse. A Gold medal awarded-winning in the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Color: Clear Amber Brown. Nose: Butter sand, Apricot, Plum, Citrus. Taste: Marmalade, Vanilla, Orange, Almond. Finish: Vanilla, Dry Ginger, Cinamon, Gentle sweetness. (Tasting Note from Distillery)

Region: Japan/World

Distillery: Yamazakura (Sasanokawa Shuzo) / World

Age: About 7 Years

ABV: 46%

Cask: Bourbon barrel, brandy cask

Size: 700 ml

Matured in bourbon barrels for about 6 years and a further finishing in Brandy Casks for about 1 year, only 300 bottles were released. While sweet & fruity on the nose (with hints of malt and subtle smoke), the palate brings through dried prunes combined with sourness of green grapes, malty notes and tannins with a pleasant lingering finish. A very enjoyable bottling indeed. 

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.

Region: Japan / World

Distillery: Yamazakura (Sasanokawa Shuzo)/World

Age: Reportedly about 7 Years

ABV: 46%

Cask: Bourbon barrel, cognac Casks

Size: 700 ml

This limited release bottling was supposedly launched exclusively for the Japanese department store Takashimaya in mid-2020. Matured in bourbon barrels (reportedly for about 6 years) and a further finishing in Cognac Casks (reportedly for about 1 year). Subtle honey sweetness balanced with fruits.

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.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Mars Tsunuki Distillery & Mars Shinshu

Age: N/A (2017-2019）

ABV: 49% 

Cask: Bourbon barrel

Size: 700 ml

This is the 2nd release of Mars The Y.A. Released in 2023 YA refers to Yakushima Aging Cellars located on Yakushima Island (A UNESCO World Heritage Site) in Kagoshima, Japan. The Y.A. #02 uses Malt Whisky distilled at the 2 distilleries owned by Hombo Shuzo at its Shinshu Distillery in Nagano & Tsunuki Distillery in Kagoshima. 

Sun-ripened fruits combine with the sea breeze and soft white smoke. Palate: A thick flavor develops with smoky and mineral notes. Finish: A rich oily taste lingers long.

Rated 85+ Points on WhiskyBase.

Yakushima Aging Cellar was established in 2016. This unique expression showcases the complexity of the spirit by blending two different spirits from their 2 owned distilleries matured at a 3rd site.