Whisky from Japan

What constitutes Japanese Whisky and what cannot be called Japanese Whisky. Read more about the new guidelines laid out in 2021 HERE.  

This 2019 release is a vatting of 52 casks, which have been aged between five and ten years. Casks used are primarily first-fill ex-bourbon, some second-fill Chibidaru casks and apparently some Hogsheads with Mizunara (Japanese oak) heads. Some portion may also have included some peated whisky.
Ichiros Malt On the way to their ten year old whisky. Available on Mizunara The Shop in Hong Kong

Ichiro's Malt Chichibu "On The Way" 2019 Single Malt Japanese Whisky

HK$5,190.00

Yamazakura Asaka Single Cask "The Share" Single Malt Japanese Whisky. 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)

Yamazakura Asaka Single Cask "The Share" Single Malt Japanese Whisky

HK$2,390.00

Mars Iwai Tradition Wine Cask Blended Japanese Whisky. Produced by Hombo Shuzo, which also has a winery in Yamanashi Prefecture in Japan. This Whisky has been finished in their own Chateau Mars red wine barrels for more than a year. This is an older bottling from 2013 bottled at 40% ABV and about 2,495 bottles were released.
Mars Iwai Wine Cask Blended Japanese Whisky, Produced by Hombo Shuzo, which also has a winery in Yamanashi Prefecture in Japan. This Whisky has been finished in their own Chateau Mars red wine barrels for more than a year. This is an older bottling from 2013 bottled at 40% ABV and about 2495 bottles were released.

Mars Iwai Tradition Wine Cask Blended Japanese Whisky

HK$690.00

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. Amahagan whiskies consistently win awards at the WWA, and this time is no exception. 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

Amahagan Edition Peated World Malt Blended Whisky

HK$690.00

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.
This Special Reserve launched in 70th anniversary of Suntory. This Whisky is blended by the malt and grain that from Yamazaki and Hakushu

Suntory Special Reserve Japanese Blended Whisky

HK$690.00

Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky
Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky, Coffey (nothing to do with Coffee) refers to Stills that are used in continuous distillation usually for grain whisky. This is a malt whisky produced using the same Coffey Stills producing very well balanced flavours including spices, citrus fruits and candied cake.

Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky

HK$790.00

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
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

Kanosuke Single Malt Japanese Whisky

HK$890.00

Another lovely Japanese Blended Whisky bottled at a high ABV of 50%. Caramel, biscuits and tropical fruits on the nose. Malt and vanilla with stewed fruits and oily peat on the palate with a sweet lingering finish of fresh fruits like pear and raisins.
A wonderful blended whisky from Kirin Fuji Sanroku bottled at an ABV of 50%

Kirin Fuji-Sanroku Signature Blended Whisky

HK$590.00

Distilled at Eigashima White Oak Distillery, this bottling has been finished in Tawny Port Wine Casks. Bottled for the Modern Malt Whisky Market 2021.
Akashi 4 Year Old Port Wine Cask Finish Single Malt Japanese Whisky

Akashi 4 Year Old Port Wine Cask Finish Single Malt Japanese Whisky

HK$790.00

Kanosuke Single Malt 2026 Limited Edition Japanese Whisky
Kanosuke Single Malt 2026 Limited Edition Japanese Whisky

Kanosuke Single Malt 2026 Limited Edition Japanese Whisky

HK$1,190.00

Kanosuke Single Malt Sherry Casks Vatted Japanese Whisky
Kanosuke Single Malt Sherry Casks Vatted Japanese Whisky

Kanosuke Single Malt Sherry Casks Vatted Japanese Whisky

HK$950.00

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

Nikka Brandy X.O Deluxe Old Bottling (No Box Available)

HK$990.00

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. 
Suntory Reserve "Silky" Japanese Blended Whisky

Suntory Reserve "Silky" Japanese Blended Whisky

HK$990.00

A Brandy Cask Finish to a wonderful whisky from Yamazakura. Available on Mizunara The Shop HK

Yamazakura Brandy Cask Finish Pure Malt Whisky

HK$1,190.00

Matured in bourbon barrels for about 6 years and a further finishing in Cognac Casks for about 1 year, only 300 bottles were released. 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.
Yamazakura Pure Malt Japanese Whisky which has ben matured in bourbon casks followed by Cognac cask finish.

Yamazakura Cognac Cask Finish Pure Malt Whisky

HK$1,190.00

Yamazakura Asaka Distillery "Mizunara Private Single Cask" Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Yamazakura Asaka Distillery "Mizunara Private Single Cask" Single Malt Japanese Whisky

Yamazakura Asaka Distillery "Mizunara Private Single Cask" Single Malt Japanese Whisky

HK$1,590.00

Yamazakura Asaka Single Malt Japanese Whisky Sakura Cask Finish
Yamazakura Single Malt Japanese Whisky Asaka Sakura Cask Finish

Yamazakura Asaka Single Malt Japanese Whisky Sakura Cask Finish

HK$1,190.00

MARS Tsunuki 2025 Edition Single Malt Japanese Whisky

MARS Tsunuki 2025 Edition Single Malt Japanese Whisky

HK$950.00