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Region: Highlands, Scotland

Distillery: Clynelish

Age: 21 Years Old

ABV: 56.8% 

Cask: Bourbon Hosghead

Size: 700 ml

This is a single cask #10198 from Clyenlish matured in bourbon hogshead for 21 years and bottled by Kingsbury at Cask Strength under its "Celtic Labels". Kingsbury has been one of the most sought after Independent Bottlers with its roots in Japan.

Nose: Honey with candied citrus fruit and bees wax Palate: The texture is firm and clean with big bold fruits present along with vanilla. Adding water enhances the notes. Finish: some sea salt and a whiff of smoke. 

 Rated 90+ on Whiskybase. Only 245 bottles were released. 

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Glen Grant

Age: 54 Years Old (1958-2013)

ABV: 40% 

Cask: Sherry

Size: 700 ml

Distilled on 23rd October 1958 and bottled on 19th September 2013, matured in a First Fill Sherry Butt. Cask number #3815.

Nose: Rich sherry influences with mulled fruits and subtle oak aromas. Palate: sweet with hints of stewed apple and pear. Finish: Long with a lingering edge of coffee notes. A rare and vintage bottling which is difficult to find.

Rated 93+ on Whiskybase.

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Glen Grant

Age: 51 Years Old (1956-2008)

ABV: 40%

Cask: Sherry

Size: 700 ml

Distilled on 13th December 1956 and bottled on 18th February 2008, this exclusive whisky was matured in First Fill Sherry Butts. Cask Number: #4442 & #4446.

Deep golden in colour. Nose: Rich aromatic character, fruity and hints of spice, treacle and syrup aromas. Palate: Reveals leafy, grass notes along with hints of oak. Finish: luxurious rich spicy flavours. 

Rated 92+ on Whiskybase and 5 Stars (91 Points) on WhiskyFun.

*Please note that given that this was bottled in 2008, the interior of the box has some damage. Sold in "As Is" condition.

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Glen Grant

Age: 57 Years Old (1954-2012)

ABV: 40% 

Cask: Sherry

Size: 700 ml

Distilled in 1954 and bottled in 2012 matured in sherry cask. This whisky bottled by Gordon & MacPhail and aged for about 57 years. A rare and vintage bottling which is difficult to find. 

Nose: Full of Corinth raisins, prunes, marmalade, chocolate, a sweet summer fruit with old leather. Palate: Peppery initially with tropical fruit and menthol flavour. Finish: Long with a touch of smoke. 

Rated 92 on Whiskybase and 5 Stars (91 Points) on WhiskyFun.

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Glen Grant

Age: 52 Years Old (1953-2006)

ABV: 40%

Cask: Sherry

Size: 700 ml

Distilled on 1st September and 19th November 1953, this was Bottled on 11th August 2006 after being matured in First Fill and Refill sherry casks #2600 & #3597.

Nose: Displays aromas of ripe oranges, polished hardwood floors and old leather. Some heathery notes develop along with a touch of menthol and vanilla. Palate: Very fruity, juicy ripe oranges along with dark chocolate, toasted malt and a developing edge. Finish: Smooth and long finish with a menthol note remaining. 

Rated 92+ on Whiskybase.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Karuizawa (Closed)

Age: 33 Years (March 1981 - July 2014)

ABV: 55.3% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Ex-Sherry Cask

Size: 700 ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Karuizawa (Closed)

Age: 1984 - 2013

ABV: 56.8%

Cask: First Fill Sherry

Size: 700 ml

Region: Campbeltown (Scotland)

Distillery: Springbank

Age: 21 Years Old

ABV: 46%

Cask: Sherry / Bourbon

Size: 700 ml

Hazelburn is a triple distilled, non peated single malt whisky produced at the Springbank Distillery. This Hazelburn 21 Years Old has been matured in 70% Sherry Cask and 30% Bourbon Cask. Released in 2022 with 3600 bottles only. 

Fruity and spicy with dried fruits, tobacco and varnished wood. Along side there is some charcoal, grassy moss and a harmonious bunch of dark fruits, indicative of the Sherry Cask component though some lemon/citrus notes keep wafting in and out.

Region: Campbeltown (Scotland)

Distillery: Springbank

Age: 21 Years Old

ABV: 46%

Size: 700 ml

This Springbank 21 Year is a limited edition bottling matured in 55% Sherry Cask and 45% Port Cask and released in 2022. Rich and complex with some smoke and dark fruits sweetness, salted caramel, ginger and black pepper with subtle mineral notes.

About 3600 bottles are reported to have been released. 

Region: Islands (Scotland)

Distillery: Talisker

Age: 21 Years

ABV: 43%

Cask: Sherry

Size: 750 ml

A very rare and highly rated Talisker distilled in 1951, matured for over 21 years in Sherry wood and bottled by Gordon & MacPhail for Co. Import, Pinerolo, Torino, Italy.

Rated 92 on Whiskybase across 11 reviews and 5 Stars (92 Points) on WhiskyFun (Here).

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Port Ellen (Closed)

Age: 25 Years

ABV: 46%

Cask: Sherry

Size: 700 ml

Distilled in the Winter of 1983 (most likely in the first few months of 1983 before the Port Ellen Distillery closed permanently in May 1983) at Port Ellen and matured in a Sherry Butt for 25 Years, this rare single malt was bottled by Douglas McGibbon & Co in Autumn in 2008. "On the nose, this Port Ellen is oceanic with seaweed, iodine and a character of fresh leather. The palate opens with rich smoke and creasote and develops sweetness with burnt caramel. The finish remains sweet with bonfire ashes and cloves" - Bottler Tasting Notes.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Hanyu (Closed)

Age: 1991 - 2011 (20 Years Old)

ABV: 57% (Cask Strength)

Cask: unknown

Size: 700 ml

This highly rated Japanese single malt from the Hanyu Distillery is a quarter cask bottled in 2011 by Ichiro Akuto. Reportedly only 200 bottles were released exclusively for Mitsukoshi after vatting of 2 Quarter Casks ("Chibidaru"). A rare bottling indeed. Rated 90+ on Whisky Base by about 5 reviewers.

Please note that the outer box has some damage as in the images. The bottle and seal are in good condition. Sold in "As Is" condition.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Hanyu (Closed)

Age: 1990 - 2013 (23 Years)

ABV: 53.9%

Cask: Bourbon

Size: 700 ml

Distilled in 1990 and bottled in 2013 after maturation in a First Fill Bourbon Barrel #518, this is the Anniversary Bottling for the Whisky Live at Tokyo International Bar Show. Nose: Fruity with gentle smoke, honey sweetness and cedar wood. Palate: Oak flavour with vanilla, oily, spice anf some candy sweetness. Finish: Warm and long finish, spice flavour in finishing. Rated on Whiskybase at 91 Points across 14 reviews.

Please note that No Box is available.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Miyagikyo

Age: 15 Years Old

ABV: 45%

Cask: Various

Size: 700 ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Miyagikyo

Age: 10 Years Old

ABV: 45%

Cask: Various

Size: 700 ml

Fresh citrus and stewed fruits. Very crisp, fresh and enjoyable and a great entry to the aged whiskies from this distillery located in Sendai in Northern Japan. Sadly discontinued and a rarity. This bottling (estimated from around 2000s) label spells "Miyagikyou" on its label and is an earlier version of the 10 Year Old bottling with "Miyagikyo" on its label.

Please note that NO BOX is available.

Region: Islands (Scotland)

Distillery: Talisker

Age: 50 Years

ABV: 45%

Size: 700 ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Chichibu

Age: N/A

ABV: 59%

Cask: Port Pipe

Size: 700 ml

A exclusively bottled for Mitsukoshi Isetan release in 2012. Port Pipe Single Cask #1825.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Chichibu

Age: 2009-2015

ABV: 62.3%

Cask: French Oak Cask

Size: 700 ml

Distilled at 2009 and bottled at 2015. Cask no. 2360, one of the 299 bottles. Using the bracmar (type of barley) for ingredients and matured in French Oak Cask.