Limited Edition Releases

Region: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Bowmore

Age: 15 Years

ABV: 54.8% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Unknown

Size: 700 ml

Region: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Bowmore

Age: 17 Years

ABV: 53.1%

Cask: Bordeaux Wine Barriques

Size: 700 ml

Distilled on 22nd June 1998 and matured in Bordeaux Wine Barriques for 17 years at the legendary No.1 Vaults (one of the world's oldest Scotch Warehouse) of Bowmore, this is a Distillery Exclusive bottling with only 1500 bottles being released.  This has been released under the Craftmen's Collection (and specifically celebrating the Stillmen's role in keeping an expert eye on middle cut or the heart of the distillation). Rich mahogany in color with red stone fruits and baked apple on the nose bursting with tangy stewed fruits on the palate and a lingering sea salt on the finish. 

Whiskybase rated 89+ (over 20 viewer)

Region: India (World)

Distillery: Amrut

Age: 8 Years Old

ABV: 50%

Size: 700 ml

Released to celebrate Amrut Distillery Chairman, Mr. Neel Jagdale's 60th birthday, only 1350 bottles were released in 2017 (this is the second release). This was the oldest age statement at the time of its release and is part of the Greedy Angel's Series of bottlings (with later releases including a10 year and a 12 year old). Distilled using a mix of unpeated Indian barley and peated Scottish barley, this is a special bottling indeed. Tropical fruits with hints of oak combined with sweet malt and vanilla.

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Bruichladdich

Age: 17 Years Old

ABV: 46% 

Cask: American Oak/ Caribbean Rum

Size: 700 ml

This experimental Bruichladdich was matured in American Oak barrels for about 15 years and then finished in Caribbean Rum Casks (from Guyanan distilleries Enmore and Uitvlugt) for about 2 years. Released in Oct 2011. Colour: Pale Gold despite the 17 years. Nose: Very different than normal with extensive tropical fruits layered on top of cereals/malt Palate: Rich texture in the mouth with a very subtle balance between the wood and the spirit with some sweet rum notes Finish: Barley and cereal notes are back.

A rare bottle to come by.

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Macallan

Age: NAS

ABV: 56.8%

Cask: Not Stated

Size: 700 ml

This limited Macallan is the second release and exclusively to celebrate the opening of the first The Macallan Boutique at Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (the first Macallan Boutique in Asia). It delivers fresh fruits, ginger and toffee, rich and smooth body, followed by warm spice and subtle smoky which lingers.

Rated 90+ across over 60 votes on Whiskybase.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yoichi

Age: 12 Years Old

ABV: 55%

Cask: Various

Size: 500 ml

One of the Key Malt bottlings from Yoichi, this is the older and the 12 Year aged version which is now discontinued.  The Key Malts represent the various styles of Whisky (in this case Peaty & Salty) which are produced at Nikka Distilleries and are included in the vatting of the various other Single Malts and Blends released by Nikka. Now a rare find.

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Bowmore

Age: 25 Years Old

ABV: 43%

Cask: American Oak Ex Bourbon/ Spanish Oak Sherry

Size: 700 ml

An excellent aged Single Malt Whisky and well balanced bottling from the Bowmore Distillery, with notes of mandarin peel combined with dry fruit richness and subtle peat smoke. "On the EYE rich mahogany, BREATHE in sherry & stewed fruits with a trace of smokiness. SIP delicious toffee & hazelnut with a a hint of sweet peat smoke. SAVOUR the mellow, gentle and complex finish."

Rated 88+ on Whisky Base over 325 ratings

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Macallan

Age: 12 Years

ABV: 45.6%

Cask: First Fill Oloroso Sherry

Size: 700 ml

The Macallan 12 Year Old Gran Reserva was a special release exclusive to the Japanese and Taiwanese markets in 2007. While 90,000 bottles were released then, it has been one of the hugely popular bottlings being a rich, dark and a delicious 12 Year Old to come out of this famous Speyside distillery. Matured in first fill Oloroso Sherry oak casks this delivers deep and rich notes of sherried fruits, dark chocolate and a range of spices. An increasingly difficult bottle to find.

Please note that the label has some stains on the back label and minor stains on front label and some minor creases on the box. Sold in "as is" condition. Please slide to see additional images or ask for more images prior to purchase.

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Bruichladdich

Age: 25 Years Old

ABV: 48.1% (Cask Strength)

Cask: Oloroso Sherry/ PX Sherry

Size: 700 ml

This Bruichladdich 25 years is a very special edition originally released for the Travel Retail market. An unpeated Islay Single Malt whisky with complex maturation (executed in collaboration with winemaker Jan Pettersen) which includes Oloroso Sherry and PX (Pedro Ximinez) Sherry Casks. Finding a Bruichladdich matured in Sherry Casks is quite unusual since the new make is fairly delicate and floral and the folks at Bruichladdich are extra careful that the maturation in Sherry Casks should not overpower these distillery characteristics.

A limited release of 6000 bottles. WhiskyBase - 90+ Points (an average of over 350 votes) Whiskyfun rating of 87 points. A remarkable bottling indeed.

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Ardbeg

Age: 21 Years

ABV: 46%

Cask: Ex-Bourbon

Size: 700 ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yamazaki

Age: NAS

ABV: 43%

Cask: Various

Size: 700 ml

The Yamazaki Single Malt was the last release as a part of the annual limited edition series from 2014- 2017. Matured in a variety of casks (reportedly includes some whiskies aged for over 20 years).

山崎2017限量版單一麥芽威士忌。

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yoichi & Miyagikyo

Age: NAS

ABV: 46%

Cask: Caribbean Rum casks

Size: 700 ml

Released in 2017, this set of two bottles includes a Yoichi Single Malt and a Miyagikyo Single Malt finished in Caribbean Rum casks. The Yoichi Single Malt retains its original characteristic pleasant peat, gentle smokiness and briny notes combined with additional sweetness on the palate and a bitter chocolate finish. The Miyagikyo Single Malt benefits from a caramelized sweetness and spiciness on the finish while keeping its usual fresh fruitiness and distinctive aroma with strong Sherry Cask notes. Only 3,500 sets were released. The set comes with original boxes.

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Laphroaig

Age: 14 Years

ABV: 54.6% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: First Fill Bourbon

Size: 700 ml

This Islay single malt whisky from Laphroaig is a Single Cask#116101 (First Fill Bourbon) whisky bottled by Shinanoya. Distilled in July 1999 at Laphroaig distillery, matured for 14 years and bottled in Nov. 2013 for Japanese liquor retailer, Shinanoya. It is one of five bottles from the Kinju-Zue series.

Only 252 bottles. No box available.

Region: Highlands, Scotland

Distillery: Oban

Age: 21 Years Old

ABV: 58.5% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: American Oak and second fill Ex-Bodega Casks

Size: 700 ml

Matured in rejuvenated American Oak and second fill ex-Bodega Casks, 2860 bottles were released of this special bottling in 2013. Natural Cask Strength. Rated 90+ on Whiskybase over a 100+ votes.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yoichi

Age: 10 years

ABV: 60% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Unknown

Size: 500 ml

A rare 10 Year Old Single Cask #407508 Whisky from Yoichi.
Please note that NO BOX is available.

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Laphroaig

Age: 32 Years

ABV: 46.6%

Cask: First Fill Oloroso Sherry

Size: 700 ml

A limited release to celebrate the 200th Anniversary this whisky is special indeed. Matured in first fill ex-Olorosso Sherry Hogshead. A very highly rated whisky at a score of 91+ on WhiskyBase across 288 votes.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Shinshu Mars

Age: 24 Years

Cask: Sherry oak

ABV: 59%

Size: 700 ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yoichi & Miyagikyo

Age: 21 Years

ABV: 48%

Cask: Various

Size: 700 ml

A non-chill filtered and higher ABV (48% vs. the usual 43% for the Taketsuru 21 Years which has also been since discontinued) bottling to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of Nikka Whisky. Released in 2014, this is a rare bottling to come by. 

Please note that no box is available.