Single Malt Whisky & Blended Whisky

Whisky is derived from the Gaelic word ‘uisge beatha’, or ‘usquebaugh’, which means ‘water of life’. Gaelic is a part of the Celtic family of languages and spoken in the Highlands of Scotland.

While Whisky has been distilled in Scotland for very long, there is some evidence to show that distilling itself was brought to the country by Christian missionary monks. 

However, the earliest historical reference to whisky is around 1494 in the Scottish Exchequer Rolls, where there is an entry of ‘eight bolls of malt to Friar John Cor wherewith to make aquavitae (i.e. water of life). A boll was an old Scottish measure of not more than six bushels. (One bushel is equivalent to 25.4 kilograms)

Mizunara: The Shop in Hong Kong offers a wide range of Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Japanese Whisky, Blended Whisky etc.

The Taketsuru range of bottlings usually use malts produced at Nikka's Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries. However, this 35 Year Old released in 2001 is likely to be predominantly include whisky from the Yoichi Distillery. It is one of the oldest & rare bottlings available (700 bottles were released in 2001) with whiskies which were distilled in 1965 or earlier. Originally such releases were focused on the Japan market only.

Nikka Whisky Taketsuru 2001 Release 35 Years Old Japanese Whisky

HK$59,890.00

Nikka Miyagikyo 12 Years Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky with white gift box featuring 宮城峡 kanji – part of the Nikka Key Malts 3 Bottle Set, distilled at Miyagikyo Distillery Sendai Japan | 一甲宮城峽12年單一麥芽日本威士忌 宮城峽蒸餾所 仙台 三瓶套裝

Nikka Miyagikyo Key Malts 3 Bottle Set Japanese Single Malt Whisky

HK$8,990.00

This rare whisky comprises four different types of malt distilled in 1990 at Miyagikyo distillery and aged for 20 years. Fruity aroma, an array of sweet flavours and a smooth soft finish. 3500 bottles were released in 2010.

Nikka Miyagikyo 20 years OId 1990 Single Malt Japanese Whisky

HK$30,190.00

The Nikka Yoichi Heavily Peated, released in September 2015 with only 3,000 bottles produced, focuses on peat, showcasing the intense character of the Yoichi Distillery through its robust flavors. The Nikka Miyagikyo Sherry Cask also released in September 2015 and limited to 3,000 bottles, features a blend of whiskies aged in sherry casks. Known for their sweetness and fruity aromas, Miyagikyo's whiskies benefit from the unique sweetness imparted by these barrels.

Nikka Yoichi Heavily Peated and Miyagikyo 2015 Sherry Japanese Single Malt Whisky Set

HK$19,890.00

One of the Key Malt bottlings from Miyagikyo, this is the older and aged version which is now discontinued.  The Key Malts represent the various styles of Whisky (in this case Malty & Soft) 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.

Miyagikyo Key Malts "Malty & Soft" 12 Years Old Japanese Single Malt Whisky

HK$4,990.00

One of the Key Malt bottlings from Yoichi, this is the older and 12 Year aged version which is now discontinued.  The Key Malts represent the various styles of Whisky (in this case Woody & Vanillic) 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.

Yoichi Key Malts "Woody & Vanillic" 12 Years Old Japanese Single Malt Whisky

HK$4,990.00

Released in 1998, this exclusive bottling from Nikka includes whiskies distilled in and before 1964 and matured in oak barrels for at least 34 years. "A real vintage whisky for the connoisseurs. Gently sophisticated, aromatic and fruity character, this whisky is smooth yet full bodied on the palate with an airy sweetness and a dry finish." Only 1000 bottles were released in 1998.

Nikka 34 Years Old 1964 Japanese Whisky

HK$65,890.00

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.

Yoichi Key Malts "Peaty & Salty" 12 Years Old Whisky

HK$4,990.00

A special bottling to celebrate the 60th year of Suntory. 1899 refers to the year of opening of Torii Shinjiro's (the founder of Suntory) wine shop (Torii Shoten) and marks the beginning of what eventually became Suntory. Please note that this is an old bottling.

Suntory 1899 60th Anniversary Bottling Japanese Whisky

HK$11,890.00

Aged entirely in handcrafted 180L bourbon barrels, this is the first release of this bottling from 2009. A unique Hakushu with subtle smoke with tropical fruits, citrus and vanilla. A refreshingly clean palate reflecting the balance of this whisky. Discontinued.

Hakushu Bourbon Barrel Single Malt Japanese Whisky First Release 2009

HK$15,890.00

A bottle of Nikka Single Malt Whisky 12 years old with its matching light gray packaging box, displayed on a clean white background. A vintage bottling from the Miyagikyo Distillery labelled as "Sendai Miyagikyo" and likely to have been released between late 1990s and mid 2000s. (though the code on the back label confirms the bottling date to be perhaps 2006). In 2015 Nikka discontinued all aged Miyagikyo expressions due to aged stock shortage. Available at Mizunara The Shop in Hong Kong

Miyagikyo 12 Years Old Japanese Single Malt Whisky (Vintage Bottling)

HK$6,890.00

The Yoichi 12 years has a higher percentage of sherry casks, offering more aromatic complexity than its younger sibling, while keeping  the characteristic peat notes, with both mature oak and delicate floral aromas widening the spectrum. This series of has received several awards over the years including Gold Medal on IWSC 2017, Double Gold Medal on 2018 Sanfrancisco World Spirits and Best Japaese Single Malt on 2019 World Whisky Awards.

Yoichi 12 Years Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky

HK$5,990.00

Discontinued along with other aged statement whiskies from Nikka, Yoichi 10 is the youngest of the Yoichi range that was available earlier.  Using peated malts in direct fired stills, this has been bottled at a higher than usual ABV of 45%. It received a score of 93 points in Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2013 edition. Nose: Peaty smoke, sweet malt, and subtle fruit, with hints of brine. Palate: Full-bodied with smoke and spice. Finish: Long and warming, with lingering smoke and sweetness.

Yoichi 10 Years Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky (Old Discontinued Bottling)

HK$4,190.00

A vintage set of 3 bottlings aged 12, 17 & 21 years. Comes with their original gift boxes. Boxes are a bit scratched and slightly damaged.

Nikka Taketsuru Vintage Set Pure Malt Whisky (12,17,21)

HK$15,890.00

In November 2016, the Mars Tsunuki Distillery was established in Minamisatsuma City, Tsunuki. The "Single Malt Komagatake Tsunuki Aging" is a single malt whisky created to commemorate the opening of this new distillery, with a limited release of 2,274 bottles. Distilled in 2013 at the Mars Shinshu Distillery, this whisky has been aged for three years in bourbon barrels at Tsunuki's stone warehouse. The result is a harmonious blend of sweetness from the bourbon barrels and peaty aromas, with fruity notes o

MARS Komagatake 2013 Vintage TSUNUKI AGING Commemorative Edition Single Malt Japanese Whisky

HK$3,890.00

Shinshu Mars Single Cask 21 Years Cask

Mars Single Cask #902 Single Malt 21 Years Old Japanese Whisky

HK$15,890.00

A marriage of whiskies distilled at Kagoshima distillery (closed in 1984) and Yamanashi (closed in 1969) and then matured at the current site at Nagano (Mars Shinshu) for 25 years. As the Kagoshima whisky would have been three years older, this three gets added to the additional 25 years hence Mars Maltage 3 Plus 25 Pure 28 Year Old. At the World Whiskies Awards 2013 in London, Mars Maltage 3 Plus 25 Pure 28 Year Old won World’s Best Blended Malt Whisky. A great award, as more than 300 whiskies w

Mars Maltage 28 Years Old 3 Plus 25 Pure Malt Whisky

HK$24,890.00

Mars Maltage 10 Years Old Komagatake Single Malt, An old bottling from Mars under the name of "MALTAGE". Distilled at the highest operational distillery in Japan, and vatting carefully selected malts, the palate is reminiscent of red fruits, like cherries with a lovely finish

Mars Maltage 10 Years Old Komagatake Single Malt Japanese Whisky (Old Bottling)

HK$5,890.00