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Mars Shinshu Komagatake Limited Edition 2022 Japanese Single Malt Whisky
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Chichibu The First Japanese Single Malt Whisky
$810.00 Availability: In StockAbout Chichibu The First Japanese Single Malt Whisky
For nearly three centuries, Ichiro Akuto’s family brewed sake along the banks of the Tone River in central Japan. Following the end of World War II, his family received a distiller’s license and purchased two second-hand stills from a Scottish distillery. By the turn of the century, however, his father had made the difficult decision to dismantle the stills and sell the 400 casks of remaining whisky that were still maturing in the distillery’s rickhouses. Fueled by a belief in the potential for Japanese single malts, Ichiro purchased the casks from his father. In addition, Ichiro began studying distillation techniques at Benriach and Springbank Distillery, before returning to Japan and constructing a state-of-the-art distillery in Chichibu.Chichibu The First is the first official release of whisky from the Chichibu Distillery. The whisky was made by marrying together eight casks of maturing whisky, seven of which were crafted from American oak and previously used to mature bourbon and one crafted from Japanese Mizunara oak. Following a three-year maturation period, the whisky was bottled at cask strength. Chichibu The First Japanese Single Malt Whisky has an aroma of sandalwood, herbs and citrus, which gives way to notes of barley, woody spices and whipped cream on the palate. The finish is elegant and smooth, with touches of citrus, vanilla, caramel and plum. The whisky was named the Japanese Whisky of the Year by Whisky Advocate. Pick up a bottle today !
About Japanese Whisky
Although maybe not be the first Spirit you would think of when Japan is mentioned; the Japanese make one of the best types of whisky in the world. It’s heavily influenced by scotch but with smoother and delicate notes.
The history of the Japanese whisky is not even a century old, but in this short time, the Japanese blended and single malts have taken over the world by storm and can easily go against their whisk(e)y counterparts from across the globe.
Check out our impressive selection of Japanese whiskies, find your new favorite in the best Japanese whiskies bottles under $200, or explore our treasury of rare & hard to find Japanese whiskies.
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Aroma of sandalwood, herbs and citrus, which gives way to notes of barley, woody spices and whipped cream on the palate. Finish is elegant and smooth, with touches of citrus, vanilla, caramel and plum. -
Nikka Yoichi 15 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
$382.50 Availability: In StockAbout Nikka Yoichi 15 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
Yoichi 15 Year Old Single Malt Whisky is a single malt whisky produced exclusively at the Yoichi Distillery. The aroma and delicate body of the whisky are a product of direct-heating distillation (meaning that the pot stills used during distillation are heated with finely powdered natural coal rather than an electrical source), a method that was used centuries ago but is hardly ever used today. After distillation, the whisky is aged for 15 years in a rickhouse just one kilometer from the Sea of Japan, resulting in a hint of crisp saltiness.
Yoichi 15 Year Old Single Malt Whisky earned the Gold Medal at the International Spirits Competition in 2010 and a score of 95 points from Whisky Advocate.
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About Nikka Whisky
In 1895, Masataka Taketsuru — the father of Japanese Whisky — was born in the small town of Takehara, Japan. At the time, Masataka’s family owned a sake brewery, and in preparing to carry on the family trade, Masataka studied chemistry and biology at Osaka Technical High School. Upon matriculation, however, Masataka showed more interest in whisky than in sake and in 1918, enrolled at the University of Glasgow, becoming the first Japanese ever to study the art of whisky-making.
While in Scotland, Masataka took chemistry courses during the day while apprenticing with distilleries at night, learning to distill and blend whisky first-hand at some of Scotland’s most prestigious distilleries. In 1920, Masataka returned to Japan, and within the decade, had produced the country’s first single malt whisky.
Deeming the terroir perfect for whisky production, Masataka moved to the town of Yoichi in 1934 and opened the doors to Nikka Whisky Co. Yoichi is encapsulated by mountains (to the east, south and west) and by the Sea of Japan (to the north), creating a unique and isolated environment for whisky-production. The clean air, humidity an d access to underground water filtered through a layer of peat results in a rich and masculine malt. Years later, Masataka established the Miyagikyo Distillery, which is also situated in northern Japan. Surrounded by mountains and two rivers, the Miyagikyo Distillery produces a more mild and feminine whisky as compared to Yoichi.
Explore all Nikka Whisky bottles >>About Japanese Whisky
Although maybe not be the first Spirit you would think of when Japan is mentioned; the Japanese make one of the best types of whisky in the world. It’s heavily influenced by scotch but with smoother and delicate notes.
The history of the Japanese whisky is not even a century old, but in this short time, the Japanese blended and single malts have taken over the world by storm and can easily go against their whisk(e)y counterparts from across the globe.
Check out our impressive selection of Japanese whiskies, find your new favorite in the best Japanese whiskies bottles under $200, or explore our treasury of rare & hard to find Japanese whiskies.
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Gentle and creamy nose with hints of caramel and nuts. Palate with sweet, with notes of dried fruits (particularly apples and peaches) and warming notes of spice. Finish is long and beautifully bittersweet. -
Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2013 Edition Single Malt Whisky
$4,050.00 Availability: In StockAbout Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2013 Edition Single Malt Whisky
The Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask 2013 is made from 100% malted barley, which is milled and mashed before being fermented with water sourced from the foothills of Mount Tenno. The water is said to be have been preferred by Sen No Rikyu, Japan’s legendary tea master. After the barley has been fermented, the wash is distilled through Suntory’s copper-pot stills — the first of their kind outside of Scotland — before the whisky is aged in casks which used to hold oloroso sherry giving it a rich and fruity taste profile.
“This is all done by hand — the traditional way,” says Osamu Abe, the manager of Yamazaki distillery, referring to the cooperage taking place at the distillery. “This is called yagura — craftsmanship. You must watch and listen to how they’re made. In Japan, we say “use all 5 senses.” Of course we learn from others, but our own senses are key.
Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask 2013 was named “Whisky of the Year” by Jim Murray’s Whiskey Bible.
About Yamazaki
In February 1899, Shinjiro Torii opened a store in Osaka, Japan, that imported and sold wine. Within a decade, Torii began producing his own sweet grape wine called Akadama Port Wine, which became wildly popular throughout the country. In 1923, Torri, who had been fascinated by whisky his entire life, decided to expand his business and began construction of the Yamazaki Distillery, Japan’s first-ever whisky distillery.
Although inspired by traditional Scottish distilleries, Torii envisioned a uniquely Japanese approach to whisky and chose a location for his distillery that offered a climate and terrain that were completely different to those of Scotland. Nestled on the periphery of Kyoto, Yamazaki Distillery is situated at the confluence of three rivers — the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu — that provide the warm, damp environment ideal for the production and maturation of whisky.
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Although maybe not be the first Spirit you would think of when Japan is mentioned; the Japanese make one of the best types of whisky in the world. It’s heavily influenced by scotch but with smoother and delicate notes.
The history of the Japanese whisky is not even a century old, but in this short time, the Japanese blended and single malts have taken over the world by storm and can easily go against their whisk(e)y counterparts from across the globe.
Check out our impressive selection of Japanese whiskies, find your new favorite in the best Japanese whiskies bottles under $200, or explore our treasury of rare & hard to find Japanese whiskies.
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A sweet, thick, nutty aroma, with dark spices, plum, nuts, and a pinch of honey and fruitcake on the palate. The finish is long, light and full of fruit, with a hint of spice. -
Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old Pure Malt Whisky
$412.65 Availability: In StockSize750mL
Proof86 (43% ABV)
*Please note that the ABV of this bottle may varyAged for twenty-one years, this rare whisky, which was made by the Father of Japanese Whisky, was named the World’s Best Blended Malt Whisky by Whisky Magazine in 2009, 2010 and 2011, and is considered to be “one of the greatest whiskies of our time.” -
Meiyo Single Grain 17 Year Old Japanese Grain Whisky
$130.05 Availability: In StockSize750mL
Proof84 (42% ABV)
*Please note that the ABV of this bottle may varyThis Meiyo 17 Year Old Single Grain Japanese Whisky earned 93 points from Whisky Enthusiast. -
Kujira Ryukyu 12 Year Old Single Grain Whisky
$88.20 Availability: In StockSize750mL
Proof80 (40% ABV)
*Please note that the ABV of this bottle may varyThis whisky is distilled, matured, and bottled in Japan at the Kumesen distillery. Crafted from long-grain Indica rice that is fermented with the help of black koji, the whisky spends its dozen years in sherry casks, resulting in a complex yet balanced taste profile. -
Akashi 5 Year Old Single Malt Sake Cask Whisky
$89.55 Availability: In StockAbout Akashi 5 Year Old Single Malt Sake Cask Whisky Akashi 5 Year Old Single Malt Sake Cask Whisky is…
