In a marked departure from Chichibu Distillery’s flagship “white label” world whisky, Ichiro’s Malt & Grain 111 Proof features the inclusion of peated malt, an entirely new cask regimen, and is bottled at the highest proof for a core blend outside of Chichibu’s distillery-exclusive releases.
Ichiro s Single Malt is a limited edition whisky produced by Chichibu Distillery in Saitama, Japan. It is made from 100% malted Concerto two row barley, milled and mashed in-house and fermented in Mizunara washbacks for 90-100 hours. The whisky is then distilled in Forsyths copper pot stills and aged in a combination of a…
Released in the fall of 2019 after resting 3 years in Pinot Noir Casks, the color is slightly lighter than Akashi’s Wine Cask first edition. This whisky’s pale straw color is highlighted by faint pinkish hues from the barrel. The nose has classic malt aromas with black tea, walnut and a dried floral character. The…
Akashi Single Malt Japanese Whisky is produced by Eigashima Shuzo (White Oak Distillery) in Hyogo Prefecture. It is made from 100% lightly peated barley, which is distilled in copper pot stills. The whisky is aged for 4 years in ex-bourbon barrels and then finished for an additional year in ex-Kijoshu sake casks, which are made…
Fuji (Single Blended) Japanese Whisky is a the embodiment of Mt. Fuji Distillery s commitment and uniqueness in whisky making. This is a whisky blend of malt, and grain whiskies made everything at Mt. Fuji Distillery. Unlike most other distillers in the world, Mt. Fuji Distillery undertakes all the production processes from mashing to bottling of…
Sporting a brand-new label and bottle design, the latest limited, annual edition of Fukano is composed of the six casks that comprise 2023’s Single Cask bottlings along with the additional influence of ex-red wine and sherry casks. Despite a similar combination of casks as last year’s #2223 release, no two Fukano releases taste alike, and…
A true workhorse of the collection, the full flavor and authentic spirit forward character introduces the distillery tone and elements in pure potential fashion. Nose: Lemon meringue and strawberry preserves, old Oak and earthy. Palate: Rich Sherry, walnuts, sweet raspberries. Finish: Vanilla Oak, more Sherry, raisin, and orange peel. The finish is incredibly long.
Oak & Umami defined, a classic incantation between koji and malt creates complete balance within harmony and spice. Nose: Champagne, dried plums, sweet dates, big. Palate: Stewed fruit, caramelized orchard fruit, and apple cider with Sherry, of course. Finish: Sweet with a citrus quench. Playful and asks for a second sip.
Painted beyond the canvas, this expression has no limits allowing each note to bend beyond its lane producing a truly unique experience. Nose: Caramelized coconut, big Oak (like walking through a cask warehouse), touch of char, powdered sugar, and white peach. Palate: Toasted Creme Brûlée, creamy, hint of unripe pear, roasted almonds, and white raisins….
Glorious and decadent. Become completely immersed within lavished luxury delivered by massive essence, style, and flavor. Nose: This whisky is massive. Dark cherry, cola, incredible Sherry influence, roses. Palate: Tart cherries, dates, Sherry, graham cracker, exceptionally smooth. Umami dominates the palate. Finish: Vanilla, very old Oak, fresh berries. The longest finish of the range
Hatozaki Small Batch 12-Year-Old Umeshu Cask Finish is a 100% hand-crafted malt whisky, a blend of premium single malts, each aged for a minimum of 12 years in American Oak casks before being married and then further finished in bespoke barrels that previously held superior Umeshu liqueur for an additional 6 months.
This single grain whisky wears an 18-year age statement, yet its story begins 500 years ago with the native Okinawan spirit of awamori. Hayashi upholds this tradition with a modern distiller’s touch. Pure indica rice is fermented with a rare strain of black koji, then aged in white oak barrels for 18 years. A bittersweet…
Hibiki Blossom Harmony is a Japanese whisky that captures the joyful spirit of Sakura blossom season, celebrated in early spring in Japan. The whisky is made by blending rare whiskies finished in Sakura wood casks with malt and grain whiskies from Suntory s Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita distilleries. The result is a harmonious blend with…
100th Anniversary Limited Edition Design. Introducing a centennial limited-edition design of Hibiki Japanese Harmony, created to celebrate Suntory’s philosophy of living in harmony with people and nature.
NOSE: Ripened dark fruits, white pepper, and aged allspice mix harmoniously with subtle citrus & morning dew. PALATE: Wood fiber soaked with light cardamom, delicate cream, and tangerine is followed by a rising crescendo of clean spices with a lingering touch of herbal tea and steamed rice. FINISH: Distant sea salts arrive with a balanced amount of dried…
Kaiyo 10 Years The Grand Cru Limited Edition Japanese Whiskey is an exceptional and limited-release expression that embodies the pinnacle of Japanese whisky craftsmanship. Created by Kaiyo Whisky, renowned for their innovative aging techniques, this limited edition release beautifully combines tradition and innovation. Aged for a decade, this whiskey undergoes a unique maturation process in…