Awarded Products

Region: New Zealand

Distillery: Pōkeno

Age: NAS

ABV: 46%

Cask: First fill bourbon cask

Size: 700 ml

Pōkeno distillery nestled in a warm, misty, humid valley protected by the volcanic hills which from which they source their pure natural spring water and sourced the finest barley from three family-owned farms in New Zealand's richly fertile South Island.

Totara is the indigenous tree that built Aotearoa. From the arrival of Maori, the timber from this tree was used to build waka, homes, carvings, weapons and containers for storing food. After a full maturation in first fill bourbon casks, we have transferred the whisky to the totara barrels for a second maturation period.

Nose: Creamy coconut, sweet-scented sap, ripe white peach, and freshly cut wood. Palate: Bitter lemon, stone fruit, and hints of dark chocolate. Finish: A long and sweet finish, leaving a lasting impression of the Totara influence. (Tasting Note from distillery)

Awarded Gold Medal 95pts in the 2024 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC). 

Region: Japan

Distillery: Mars Tsunuki Distillery & Mars Shinshu

Age: N/A

ABV: 52% 

Cask: Ex-Bourbon Barrels

Size: 700 ml

This is the 1st release of Mars The Y.A. which refers to the Yakushima Aging Cellars located on Yakushima Island (A UNESCO World Heritage Site) in Kagoshima, Japan. The Y.A. #01 uses Malt Whisky distilled at the 2 distilleries owned by Hombo Shuzo at its Shinshu Distillery in Nagano & Tsunuki Distillery in Kagoshima which have been matured in mostly ex-Bourbon Barrels and blending to create a unique expression of fruity aroma. 

This unique expression showcases the complexity of the spirit by blending two different spirits from their 2 owned distilleries matured at a 3rd site. Yakushima Aging Cellar was established in 2016.

This bottling is rated 86+ on Whiskybase.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Kanosuke Distillery, Kagoshima

Age: NAS

ABV: 53%

Size: 700 ml

Color: Clear Amber Brown. Nose: Vanilla, Mint, Melon, Peach, Apricot, Lemongrass. Taste: Rich, Cinamon, Black Tea, Orange, Clove. Finish: Oaky, Rich fruit aroma, well balances with touch of bitterness (Tasting Note from Distillery)

A Silver award-winning on the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Asaka Distillery (Sasanokawa Shuzo)

Age: N/A

ABV: 50%

Cask: Bourbon barrel

Size: 700 ml

This is a 2023 Edition Single Malt Whisky which has been largely matured in Bourbon barrels. 

Nose: Fresh fruits such as grapes, green apples and baked cookie Palate: Vanilla sponge cake, some honey, melondrops with some notes of buttery citrus and plums Finish: Subtle smoke with lingering malty cereals. (Tasting Note from Distillery)

This bottle snagged a silver medal award in the 2024 Tokyo Whisky and Spirits Competition. In 2022, the distillery won the "World's Best Blended Malt" at 2022 World Whisky Award and this is their Single Malt release for 2023.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Asaka Distillery (Sasanokawa Shuzo)

Age: N/A

ABV: 50%

Cask: Bourbon barrels

Size: 700 ml

This is a 2023 Edition of their PEATED Single Malt Whisky which has been largely matured in Bourbon barrels.  While most of the Asaka Distillery produces Non-Peated Single Malt, they occasionally release a Peated bottling from time to time as well in limited quantities. Released in Dec 2023, there were only 600 bottles.

Malt cookies, lime-like citrus, mild peat. Palate: Smoke, tidal stimulation, alazan, plum. Finish: Peat lingers until the end, with a well-balanced acidity and sweetness in the middle.

A gold medal award-winning in the 2025 World Whiskies Award, silver medal award-winning in the 2024 Tokyo Whisky and Spirits Competition. In 2022, the distillery won the World's Best Blended Malt at 2022 World Whisky Award.

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: Asaka Distillery (Sasanokawa Shuzo)

Age: N/A

ABV: 51%

Cask: First fill bourbon barrels,Imperial IPA casks

Size: 700 ml

This IPA CASK FINISH Single Malt Whisky from the Asaka Distillery has been primarily aged in first fill bourbon barrels and then finished in Imperial IPA casks from HOPJAPAN, a brewery in Miyakoji-machi located near the Distillery.

Bottled in limited numbers as a Non Chill filtered and in Natural color, this Single Malt Whisky has a nose of citrus peels and cinnamon like spices with a complex palate balanced by the vanilla and honey sweetness of the Bourbon Casks and the freshness that is characteristic of hops with hints of dark chocolate at the back.

Released in Oct 2023, there were only 538 bottles. A silver medal award-winning in the 2024 Tokyo Whisky and Spirits Competition.

Region: India (World)

Distillery: Amrut

Age: NAS

ABV: 62.1% (Natural Cask Strength)

Size: 700 ml

Named after a town on the east coast of India (called Portonova, located on the east coast of India in the Southern State of Tamil Nadu and was co-incidentally also under Portugese control between the 16th and 18th century), this un-peated single malt whisky has been matured in new American oak and ex-bourbon casks before being transferred to once-used port pipes especially imported from Portugal and finally back to ex-bourbon casks. Nose: Fruity sweetness and caramel, burnt apple pie Palate: Spicy and fruity flavor mixed with caramel and oaky saltiness. Finish: Long and fruity with hints of berry fruits. 

Best Cask Innovation (Premium) at The Malt Maniacs Awards 2011 

Region: Kentucky (USA)

Distillery: Elijah Craig

Age: 12 Years Old

ABV: 68.3%

Cask: Unknown

Size: 750 ml

This Elijah Craig small batch bourbon whiskey is Barrel Proof, meaning cask strength from the barrel, and non-chill filtered. Every batch of Barrel Proof is aged for 12 years in the barrel.  A very highly awarded product. Color: Deep amber Nose: Caramel with toasted oak, fruit notes of apple and orange Palate: Rich vanilla, caramel and butterscotch along with spices of black pepper and cinnamon at the back of the palate Finish: Nicely layered showcasing all flavors, fades slowly then lingers as it cools (Tasting Notes from the Distillery)

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Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Aberlour

Age: NAS

ABV: 59.8% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Oloroso sherry

Size: 700 ml

Matured exclusively in spanish oloroso sherry butts, this A'bunadh is the Batch 67 release from Aberlour. A'bunadh means "The Original" in Gaelic and is a respectful toast to the founder of Aberlour, James Fleming. Bottled at cask strength, this is an intensely rich sherried whisky. Aroma of spices, pralines, spiced oranges with a palate of black cherries, ginger and dark chocolate. The finish is long and balanced with hints of oak.

Usually a vatting of 5 - 25 year old Whiskies, the A'bunadh range is a highly awarded release from this distillery.

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: BenRiach

Age: 21 Years

ABV: 46%

Cask：Bourbon Barrels, Virgin Oak, Pedro Ximenez  and Red Wine Casks

Size: 700 ml

A vatting of whiskies matured in four different casks - Bourbon Barrels, Virgin Oak Casks, Pedro Ximenez Casks and Red Wine Casks - for over 21 years. Color: Bright Autumn Gold Nose: Ripe summer fruit compote with contrasting candied peel and a warming stem ginger background. Palate: Soft vanilla and cinnamon give way to tangy red fruits and citrus peel. Barley sugars and honeyed malt build into the long sweet and satisfying finish (Distillery Tasting Notes)

Region: Islands (Scotland)

Distillery: Talisker

Age: 18 Years

ABV: 45.8%

Cask: Bourbon, sherry

Size: 700 ml

Region: Kentucky (USA)

Distillery: Heaven Hill / Bernheim Distillery

Age: 7 Years Old

ABV: 45%

Cask: Unknown

Size: 750 ml

This Kentucky wheat whiskey is made by Heaven Hill and named for the famed Bernheim Distillery in Louisville. It is the first new style of American Whiskey to use soft winter wheat as the main grain since prohibition. Aged for 7 years in the new charred oak barrels. Color: Bright Amber Nose: Mildly sweet; hints of vanilla and honey Palate: Hints of toffee, berries, and spice Finish: Toasted oak; elegant and warm (Tasting Notes from the Distillery)

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Region: Kentucky (USA)

Distillery: Maker's Mark

Age: NAS

ABV: 45%

Cask: Unknown

Size: 1000 ml

This bottle is a 1000 ml "Founders Series Label" release with the images of Bill Samuels Sr, Bill Samuels Jr (retired in 2011 as the President) and Rob Samuels. Signed by both Bill Samuels Jr and Rob Samuels.

Maker’s Mark generally distil their bourbon to the lowest proof of most US whiskey producers to retain the rich flavours. Developed by Bill Samuels Sr, Maker's Mark is made with soft red winter wheat, instead of the usual rye, for a one-of-a-kind, full-flavored bourbon that's gentle and enjoyable. Nose: Fresh cut fruits with lovely notes of spiced honey and citrus peel Palate: Barley malt, a little nutty and vanilla beans. Finish: Gentle caramel, sweet butterscotch with dry oak spice.

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Region: Japan

Distillery: Kanosuke Distillery, Kagoshima

Age: NAS

ABV: 57% (Cask strength)

Cask: First fill re-charred ex-bourbon barrels

Size: 700 ml

The second release from the Kanosuke Distillery located on the picturesque shores of Fukiagehama beach in Kagoshima. Distilled from unpeated malt in 2018, this release is largely matured in first fill re-charred ex-bourbon barrels for about 3+ years. About 5,000 bottles have been released at a cask strength ABV of 57%. 

Color: Amber Nose: Citrus, Vanilla, Honey and Lemon Tea Palate:  Grapefruit with some cinnamon sweetness Finish: A balance of sweet fresh fruits, vanilla and dark chocolate bitterness.

Rated 90 Points/Silver Medal at IWSC 2022.

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.