Whisky from Japan

Region: Japan

Distillery: Chichibu

Age: NAS

ABV: 51.5%

Cask: First Fill Bourbon/ Chibidaru/ Mizunara Heads

Size: 700 ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Asaka Distillery (Sasanokawa Shuzo)

Age: May 2017 - August 2023

ABV: 62% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: First Fill American Bourbon Barrel #17164

Size: 700 ml

This Single Cask bottling from the Asaka Distillery Released as "The Share" is a special bottling shared amongst various Bars in Japan (Bar Finch, Bar Furukawa, Bar Happy End, Bar Leichhardt, Bar Luckenbooth, Bar SpeakEasy Malt & Wine, Bar Three Martini, The Trad, Bar United, The Bar Vieux Carre 1, Bar Wizard, Bar Yamazaki)

This Single Malt Whisky has been matured in a First Fill American Bourbon Barrel #17164 and bottled at natural cask strength of 62%. A total of 225 bottles were released in 2023. 

Region: Japan

Distillery: Shinshu Mars

Age: NAS

ABV: 40%

Cask: Red wine barrel

Size: 750 ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Nagahama X World

Age: NAS

ABV: 47% 

Cask: Various casks

Size: 700 ml

Edition Peated is the Fifth whisky in the Nagahama Amahagan World Malt series and the first in the series to feature a smoky, peaty flavor. Edition Peated won a silver medal in the Best International Blended Malt category at the 2022 WWA, demonstrating its market recognition.

Since its opening in 2016, the Nagahama Distillery has faced challenges due to limited production, unable to meet market demand on its own. Therefore, Nagahama has been actively seeking collaborations with other distilleries to create blended whiskies, leading to rapid advancements in its blending techniques. This whisky is made by blending Nagahama malt whisky with smoky malt whiskies from other regions, followed by further maturation in bourbon casks, resulting in a more complex flavor profile.

Nose: Medium smoky aroma with hints of green apple, creating a pleasantly languid fragrance. Palate: the beer is light and airy, with a sweet grapefruit aroma and a surprising touch of acidity. Finish: followed by subtle hints of mint and ginna. 

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: 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: 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: Kagoshima, Japan

Distillery: Kanosuke Distillery

Age: NAS

ABV: 57%

Cask: bourbon, apple brandy, ex-shochu, white wine, sherry cask

Size: 700 ml

This 2026 Single Malt limited edition is crafted from a generous selection of key malts, featuring whisky aged in bourbon barrels and finished in apple brandy casks, alongside spirit matured in re-charred ex-shochu casks and finished in white wine casks.

Additional layers of complexity are introduced through sherry casks and a subtle hint of peated whisky, all refined through a slow dilution process to achieve a mellow, rounded depth.

The whisky opens with gentle floral aromas. On the palate, it reveals a soft sweetness reminiscent of yuzu bean paste, followed by a long, soothing finish with lingering notes of grapefruit and a touch of sea breeze.

Colour: Golden Amber, Arome: Orange blossom, Apple peal, White grape, Beach vitex(flower), Palate: Vanilla, Yuzu paste, Honey, Apple brandy. Finish: Grapefruit, apple peel and a gentle lingering spring sea breeze. (From Kanosuke distilllery)

Region: Kagoshima, Japan

Distillery: Kanosuke Distillery

Age: NAS

ABV: 48%

Cask: two types of sherry casks—Oloroso and Cream, shochu casks, new American white oak casks

Size: 700 ml

Color: Reddish Amber Aroma: Dark cherry, Vanilla, Nikki(Japanese cinnamon), Raspberry. Palate: Soft raisins, Dark chocolate, Cloves, Fruits pound cake. Finish: Tropical mangosteen, a subtle, oaky dryness lingering on the long finish. （Tasting Note from Distillery）

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/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: Asaka Distillery (Sasanokawa Shuzo)

Age: N/A

ABV: 62% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Bourbon cask

Size: 700 ml

This Single Cask bottling from the Asaka Distillery selected by and bottled exclusively for Mizunara has been matured in a Bourbon cask. Distilled: May 20.2020. Bottled: Nov 20.2023.

Color: Pale Gold.
Nose: Fresh & fruity with vanilla, honey and lemon cake.
Palate: Honeyed sweetness along with some green apples, pear and cooked peaches with subtle grassy notes evolving into salted buttery notes.
Finish: Lingering oak spices

Region: Japan 

Distillery: Asaka (Tohoku)

Age: N/A

ABV: 55%

Cask: First Fill Bourbon / Sakura

Size: 700 ml

This single malt Japanese whisky is made from non-peated Asaka whisky aged in first-fill bourbon barrels and finished in first-fill Sakura barrels (Cherry Blossom Tree) for at least one year. Limited edition of 1000 bottles.

Tasting notes Aroma: Salted cherry, sponge cake, floral, lemon-like citrus, distinctive earthiness. Palate: Baby sponge cake, cherry cream, good sweetness, good acidity for balance. Finish: Sweetness lingers for a long time, leaving a clean fresh palate. 

Region: Japan

Distillery: Mars Tsunuki Distillery (Hombo Shuzo co., Ltd.) 

Age: 2017-2021

ABV: 49%

Cask: Primarily Bourbon & Sherry

Size: 700 ml

Discover the 2025 Edition from Tsunuki, Hombo Shuzo's innovative second distillery nestled in Kagoshima, Kyushu. This year's annual release marks the fourth in the series, crafted from carefully selected malt whiskies matured across bourbon and sherry casks. After eight years of dedicated experimentation, Tsunuki has perfected a harmonious blend that showcases their commitment to quality. Expect an inviting nose of raisins, orange peel, and chocolate notes, followed by a palate of cacao and bright citrus freshness. The finish delivers a gentle smokiness balanced with lingering sweetness—a testament to Tsunuki's evolving mastery of maturation and blending.