Products

Region: Japan

Distillery: Mars Tsunuki & Mars Shinshu Distillery

Age: N/A

ABV: 51% 

Cask: Various

Size: 700 ml

Mar "Yakushima Aging" Blended Malt Japanese Whisky is a special release honoring the 30th anniversary of Yakushima's designation as a World Natural Heritage site. Available in December 2023, this blended malt was created from the malt whiskies 'Komagatake' and 'Tsunuki' both of which are a part of Hombo Shuzo, aged at the Yakushima Aging Cellar. It features vibrant fruity aromas that capture the essence of Yakushima. 

Please note that there is no box available for this product.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Tsunuki Distillery, Kagoshima

Age: NAS

ABV: 52% 

Cask: Bourbon barrel

Size: 700 ml

Released in 2022 as a special bottling to commemorate the 6th Anniversary of the Mars Tsunuki Distillery. This special release is a vatting of 3 ex-Bourbon barrels with only 657 bottles being released in total.  Winning a Gold medal on 2023 World Whiskies Award.

Tasing Note: Nose: Vanilla, sweet citrus fruits. Palate: Vanilla, cream, chocolate. Finish: Clean sweetness, bourbon barrel aroma.

The "Tsunuki Distillery Festival", traditionally held every November, was canceled in its festival format on 2021 due to the new coronavirus. In its place, a special commemorative bottle was released for the 6th anniversary, marketed as the "Tsunuki Distillery Festival Limited Edition," which has been available annually.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Mars Tsunuki Distillery

Age: N/A

ABV: 50% 

Cask: Bourbon barrels

Size: 700 ml

Mars Tsunuki distillery is the second distillery of the Hombo Shuzo Group, launched in 2016. This is the 2023 release by the Mars Tsunuki Distillery in Kagoshima (where with a wide range of temperatures and blessed with high quality spring water from the Mt. Kurata mountain), with a release of 35,800 bottles. This is the 4th product release of single malt whisky distilled at Tsunuki (The Second Release of the Annual 'Year Edition').

Matured in the bourbon barrels for about 6 years. Nose: Marmalade jam along with sweet notes of honey, pancake, and a subtle smoke Palate: Citrus fruits, lemon peel and fresh malt Finish: Full-bodied sweetness balanced by a pleasant bitterness.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Tsunuki Distillery, Kagoshima

Age: About 3 Years

ABV: 59% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Bourbon barrel

Size: 700 ml

The first single malt whisky released from the newly built Tsunuki Distillery which was built in 2016.  Distilled in 2016/17, Tsunuki The First has been matured in bourbon barrels and bottled at a natural cask strength of 59% ABV.

Nose: warm toasted pecan, vanilla honey sponge cake, orange marmalade, rich butter toffee sauce Palate: mouth coating, citrus, gingery peppery spice, milk chocolatey sweetness, ginger bread, red dates Finish: long, tingling with gingery spice and walnuts. Rated 88 points on WhiskyFun (Link Here) and Rated 90 points on Whiskybase. A total of 9984 bottles were released.

本坊酒造繼信州蒸餾所(Mars Shinshu Distillery)之後, 於2016年回到自己的發跡之地 - 鹿兒島 建立第二間蒸餾所 - 津貫蒸餾所( Mars Tsunuki Distillery), 更是現今日本最南端的蒸餾所. 溫暖的氣候令Angel's Share 高達6%, 但變相木桶熟成速度大大加快, 從而造出強勁豐厚的威士忌. 這次首發的單一麥芽威士忌是選用了首兩年蒸餾後的新酒, 在波本桶(Bourbon Cask)中陳年, 於2020年入瓶, 全球限量9984瓶.

聞上去濃郁柑橘類水果香氣，緊接香草和新鮮麵包香氣.

入口是豐厚的口感帶有蜂蜜甜味、柑橘類水果, 薑類胡椒類的辣感.

後段綿長柔和的朱古力奶甜味及淡淡薑味香料.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Shinshu Mars X Chichibu (Aged at Shinshu, Nagano)

Age: NAS

ABV: 54%

Cask: Bourbon barrel, American white oak, Sherry oak

Size: 700 ml

This is a special bottling released by the Shinshu Mars Distillery and is a vatting of malt from two distilleries, "Komagatake" and "Chichibu", which has been matured at Mars Shinshu Distillery in a variety of Bourbon Barrel, American White Oak and Sherry Oak for more than 5 years. In 2015, Mars Shinshu Distillery and Venture Whisky (Chichibu) Distillery began exchanging their new make spirit, which was subsequently matured in their respective locations. 10,918 Bottles were released.

Nose: sweet maple syrup, oak spices and some notes of varnish along with plum and a hint of caramelised orange peel Palate: Sweet caramel, some brandy cake, cacao and nutmeg with a hint of smoke and spiciness Finish: Gentle tannins along with some black tea on the finish. With water, more caramel and toffee notes are evident along with oak spices. 

The Chichibu Distillery release of their vatting with Komagatake malt is available HERE. 

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: Japan

Distillery: Miyagikyo

Age: 10 Years Old

ABV: 45%

Cask: Various

Size: 700 ml

Miyagikyo 10 Years Single Malt Japanese Whisky is from the Miyagikyo distillery, founded by Masataka Taketsuru, the father of Japanese whisky. Located in Miyagi Prefecture, the distillery is renowned for its elegant, fruity whiskies made with various malted barleys and unique techniques. The whisky is distilled in traditional pot stills and matured in a mix of American oak, sherry, and other cask types, enhancing its complexity and richness.

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.

Please note that NO BOX is available.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Miyagikyo

Age: 12 years Old

ABV: 45%

Cask: Sherry cask

Size: 700 ml

A rich and very balanced for the age, with toasted coffee beans, spices, floral notes this is an excellent whisky. The sherry cask influence comes through beautifully. Again sadly discontinued.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Miyagikyo

Age: 15 Years Old

ABV: 45%

Cask: Various

Size: 700 ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Miyagikyo

Age: 15 Years Old

ABV: 45%

Cask: Various

Size: 700 ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Miyagikyo

Age: NAS

ABV: 45%

Cask: Ex-Sherry cask

Size: 700 ml

The new single malt from the Miyagikyo Distillery of Nikka is a vatting of various aged whiskies matured in primarily ex-Sherry casks. Color: Gold Nose: Full flavoured and rich floral notes, beeswax and tropical fruits Palate: Malty cereal balanced with spices such as cinnamon, some ginger and chocolate at the back. Finish: Some tobacco with cooked fruits with a lingering softness. Sampling set along with other Japanese Whiskies HERE.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Miyagikyo

Age: 12 Years

ABV: 55%

Cask: Various

Size: 500 ml

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.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Mars Komagatake Distillery

Age: 6 Years Old

ABV: 61 % (Natural Cask Strength) 

Cask: American Oak Bourbon Barrel

Size: 700 ml

Bottles Exclusively for MIZUNARA, this Mars Komagatake 2017 Single Malt Heavily Peated Japanese Whisky is matured in American Oak Bourbon Barrel #BJ3636. It features aromas of fresh green fruits, sweet citrus, vanilla cookies, and earthy peat smoke. On the palate, it offers flavours of lemon tart, salted caramel, smoked bacon, and oak spices. The finish is characterised by lingering warm spices, earthy smoke, and dark chocolate.

Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to savour the marvels of this specially crafted whisky, exclusively picked by and bottled for MIZUNARA. Limited to 184 bottles worldwide.

Mori No Yousei Yaki Imo (Grilled Sweet Potato) Shochu, Kagoshima Japan:

Region: Japan

Distillery: Okubo Shuzo

Age: NAS

ABV: 25%

Size: 720 ml

Region: Japan

Dimension: 59mm (Caliber) x 97mcm (Height) | Capacity: 135ml

Region: Japan

Dimension: 7.6cm (Caliber) x 8.3cm (Height) | Capacity: 210ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yoichi & Miyagikyo

Age: 34 Years

ABV: 43%

Cask: Oak barrel

Size: 750 ml

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.

The box and bottle are sold in "as is" condition. Please ask for additional pictures prior to purchase.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Nikka

Age: N/A

ABV: 40%

Cask: Various

Size: 660ml

The Brandy X.O Deluxe version by The Nikka Whisky. 

Please note that this is an old bottle whisky, the top of the bottle may have some nick. No box available and sold in "As Is" condition.