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Region: Kagoshima, Japan

Distillery: Ookubo Shuzo

Distillation Method: Atmospheric

Koji: Rice Black Koji

Age: 2 Years and 7 months

Cask: Mizunara Oak Cask

ABV: 30%

Size: 720 ml

THE HACHI SHOCHU, Sweet Potato (Imo), Mizunara Cask Matured is a collaboration with Ookubo Shuzo, a family owned farm distillery in Kagoshima and Hacchan who, somewhere along the way was also exposed to Whisky and the benefits of Cask Maturation. Made from Grilled Kogane Sengan and Anno Imo, a fluffy delicious variety of sweet potato with a lovely aroma and golden skin colour (Yaki Imo), Kuro (Black) Koji and single distilled under normal atmospheric pressure (making it a Honkaku Shochu) to retain the flavors of the underlying ingredient, this Batch 5 has been matured for about 2 year and 7 months in Mizunara Oak to retain the flavour of the origin spirit while adding an extra dimension of complexity to  the nose, palate and finish. 

Mizunara Oak is unique to Japan and is infamously difficult to work with, given their grain structure which also makes it more prone to leakages but imparts very unique flavours that are not usually found in traditional bourbon and sherry barrels.

Color: Deep Gold Nose: Tropical fruits, incense, sandalwood, cedar and coconut with some subtle smoke balanced with sweet potato in the backgroud. Palate: Grated dry coconut, some banana and pineapple with a hint of oak spices, incense and sandalwood along with sweet potato flavours coming through at the back combined with subtle smoke.

Recommended way to Drink: Straight Up, On the Rocks or as a Highball (3 parts of sparkling water to 1 part The Hachi Shochu).

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yamazaki

Age: NAS

ABV: 48%

Cask: Ex- Bourbon 

Size: 700 ml

The Yamazaki Bourbon 2013 release is part of the inaugural "Wood Collection" series by Yamazaki, which spanned from 2009 to 2014 and included Bourbon, Mizunara, Sherry, and Puncheon cask finishes. This specific bottling is the fourth release of the Yamazaki Bourbon Barrel, following earlier editions in 2011 (2 releases) and 2012 (3rd release).

Aged in a 180-liter cask and matured in a warm climate, this whisky showcases an elegant and sweet profile. The bourbon cask maturation contributes rich vanilla and caramel notes, creating a well-rounded and smooth drinking experience that highlights the craftsmanship of Yamazaki distillers.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yamazaki

Age: 10 Years Old

ABV: 40%

Cask: Ex-Bourbon

Size: 700 ml

This product was discontinued around 2015. Has been matured largely in ex-bourbon barrels. No Box Available.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yamazaki

Age: 12 Years

ABV: 43%

Cask: Ex Bourbon/Various

Size: 700 ml 

This bottling has been at the forefront of growth of Japanese Whisky. This Single Malt Whisky from Suntory has been winning several awards from the early years of 2003, 2010 - ISC Gold; 2009, 2013 - SWSC Double Gold, 2011 - IWSC Gold (best in class). With a beautiful golden hue, the palate brings out fresh tropical fruits, spices such as cloves & cinnamon, a hint of coconut (perhaps coming from the Mizunara Oak matured components of this whisky) with a long finish. 

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yamazaki

Age: 18 Years

ABV: 43%

Cask: Ex-sherry cask

Size: 700 ml

A older version of this Yamazaki 18 years.  A big favourite from the Suntory lineup and a highly awarded whisky. Largely matured in ex-sherry casks.

Color: Deep amber Nose: Raisin, apricot, cafe au lait, Mizunara (Japanese oak) Palate: Blackberry, strawberry jam, dark chocolate. Finish: Long, spicy, smooth and a fair amount of cloves, cardamom and cinnamon. (Suntory's Tasting Notes) 

Whiskyfun gave this 90 points.  SWSC Double Gold Medal in 2005, IWSC Trophy in 2006 and ISC Gold in 2007. This is bottled prior to 2018.

Please note that the image is for reference only. The specific bottle may either be a Japanese domestic release or an overseas release as per the various images.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yamazaki

Age: 18 Years

ABV: 43%

Cask: Sherry Cask

Size: 700 ml

A special limited edition release of the 18 Year Old from Yamazaki in a special bottle with a silhouette of the Yamazaki Distillery and a Paulownia wooden case depicting the bamboo forests of Yamazaki.  This Limited Edition Yamazaki 18 was released exclusively for Duty-Free, featuring elegant packaging perfect for gifting.

A blend of various malt whiskies from the Yamazaki Distillery, each aged for 18 years or more, Yamazaki 18 offers a full-bodied flavor that reflects its meticulous finishing process and the slow, careful maturation of its components.

The sherry cask-aged malt at the heart of Yamazaki 18 imparts a rich sweetness, reminiscent of dried fruits, alongside a savoury, chocolatey aroma. The whisky’s depth and complexity are enhanced by malt whiskies matured in Mizunara casks, crafted from native Japanese oak.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yamazaki

Age: NAS

ABV: 43%

Cask: Various

Size: 700 ml 

The core expression from the Yamazaki Distillery, this Distiller's Reserve showcases the balance between the various casks used in the vatting for this bottling including sherry casks and mizunara oak. A golden hue with fresh fruits on the nose, a palate of raspberry, white peach and coconut and finish of spices such as cinnamon. 

No Box Available.

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: Yamazaki

Age: NAS (Reportedly about 12+ Years)

ABV: 43%

Cask: Virgin Mizunara

Size: 700 ml 

This limited edition release from Yamazaki for 2021 comes after a four year gap (the Yamazaki limited release was an annual bottling from 2014-2017) with a changed packaging and with mostly maturation in virgin Mizunara Oak casks. Nose: pineapple, orange, and nutmeg Palate: honey, coconut cream, and blueberries Finish: vanilla, ginger, and light smoke (Distillery Tasting Notes).

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yamazaki

Age: NAS

ABV: 48%

Cask: Mizunara

Size: 700 ml

Matured in casks made of Japanese Mizunara Oak, which is considered to be hard to work with. Mizunara Oak gives a distinctive coconut and sandalwood flavour to the whisky. Malt Advocate 19th Annual Awards: Best Japanese Whisky of the Year. This is the 2013 Release and it is estimated that about 1600 bottles were released.

山崎水楢桶2013版。

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yamazaki

ABV: 48%

Cask: American oak barrels and hogsheads

Size: 700ml

A unique Yamazaki Single Malt from the 2020 limited edition series released in Nov. 2020. As we know, the usual Yamazaki bottlings are not usually very peated, except for specific heavily peated releases in the past. Matured in American oak barrels and hogsheads, this represents one of the key component malts. Color: pale straw Nose: wood smoke and barbequed pineapple Palate: Sweet creamy vanilla combined with subtle smoke Finish: peppery and spicy with continued smoke. Delightfully smoky and pleasant. 

山崎 "peated malt" 限量版2020，使用了煙燻泥煤麥芽製成原酒。

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yamazaki

ABV: 48%

Cask: Puncheon cask

Size: 700ml

This Yamazaki single malt is one of Yamazaki 2020 limited edition series released in Nov. 2020. The Puncheon Casks,  coopered by Suntory are larger than the usual ex-bourbon barrels sized at 480 litres and made of high quality American oak. Due to the larger size and hence low contact ratio of puncheons, the maturation is slower and brings about a complexity and richness which highlights the true flavours of the spirit itself. Color: Pale Gold Nose: Green apple, vanilla, acacia honey Palate: Mellow and mild with butterscotch Finish: Oaky woodiness and subtle sweetness.

山崎Pucheon限量版2020。

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yamazaki

Age: NAS

ABV: 48%

Cask: Sherry

Size: 700ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yamazaki

Age: 13 Years Old (2000-2013)

ABV: 59% (Cask Strength)

Cask: Sherry

Size: 700 ml 

This whisky is a rare bottling of a Single Cask (Cask No: #E070049) exclusively for Suntory's Whisky Shop 3rd Anniversary. Distilled at the Yamazaki Distillery in 2000 and bottled in 2013, this has been selected by Suntory's Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo. Exclusively matured in a Spanish Oak Sherry Cask with 506 bottles being released.

*Rated 91+ on Whiskybase.

Region: Japan/World

Distillery: Yamazakura (Sasanokawa Shuzo)/World

Age: About 35 Years

ABV: 57% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Bourbon cask, sherry casks

Size: 600ml

A rare and old whisky from Yamazakura aged for over 35 years. Initially in bourbon cask and reportedly finished for about 1 year in sherry casks. Specially bottled by hand at cask strength, this whisky is elegant, excellently balanced and rounded yet offering a variety of flavours including crisp buttered toast, ripe apricots with an oily texture and a lingering warm finish.

A very rare bottle to find since only 55 bottles were released in November 2020 and each bottle has been hand crafted by Japanese Artisan Hideaki Kakurai, making each bottle unique and different than the other.

Region: Japan/World

Distillery: Asaka Distillery & 4 World Whisky Distilleries

Age: More than 3 Years

ABV: 47%

Cask: Various

Size: 700 ml

This is a non chill-filtered natural color whisky. A world blended whisky which combines Whisky from the Asaka Distillery owned by Sasanokawa Shuzo & 4 other unnamed distilleries from different whisky regions around the world. The key malt comes from the Asaka Distillery (Japan) while the other whiskies are from Scotland, Ireland, USA and Canada (& 4) 

Tasting Notes: A hint of maple syrup and floral notes on the nose combined with a rich malt on the palate with some cereal notes, hint of spices and and subtle smoky aftertaste.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Asaka Distillery (Sasanokawa Shuzo)

Age: May 2017 - August 2023

ABV: 62% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: First Fill American Bourbon Barrel #17164

Size: 700 ml

This Single Cask bottling from the Asaka Distillery Released as "The Share" is a special bottling shared amongst various Bars in Japan (Bar Finch, Bar Furukawa, Bar Happy End, Bar Leichhardt, Bar Luckenbooth, Bar SpeakEasy Malt & Wine, Bar Three Martini, The Trad, Bar United, The Bar Vieux Carre 1, Bar Wizard, Bar Yamazaki)

This Single Malt Whisky has been matured in a First Fill American Bourbon Barrel #17164 and bottled at natural cask strength of 62%. A total of 225 bottles were released in 2023. 

Region: Japan

Distillery: Asaka Distillery (Sasanokawa Shuzo)

Age: N/A

ABV: 50%

Cask: Bourbon barrel

Size: 700 ml

Yamazakura Single Malt Japanese Whisky Asaka 2024 Edition launched in May 2024, is a non-peated Asaka whisky aged in bourbon barrels which is the characteristic Asaka style. It has a refreshing and floral aroma paired with a clean sweetness, embodying the unique flavor profile of Asaka Distillery.

Nose: Notes of pongashi, honeyed lemon, and citrus Palate: Flavors of dried plum, lime, plum, and cider. Finish: An aftertaste reminiscent of sake, with lingering sweetness and a very subtle hint of smoke as the acidity fades.

The 2023 Edition of this series snagged a silver medal award in the 2024 Tokyo Whisky and Spirits Competition.