Awarded Whisky

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: Kentucky (USA)

Distillery: Evan Williams

Age: About 9 Years Old

ABV: 43.3%

Cask: Unknown

Size: 750 ml

This Evan Williams Single Barrel is one of vintage single barrel Bourbon on the market. Hand-selecting individual barrel#954, by master distillers was barreled on 2004 and.  bottled on 2014. Hand-numbered as a sign of its limited availability it is a consistent award winner. Color: Delicate amber gold Nose: Dark caramel, sweet oak and charred wood Palate: Lush and spicy, oak with honey, apple and orange notes Finish: Long, graceful and relaxed (Tasting Notes from the Distillery)

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Region: Kentucky (USA)

Distillery: Elijah Craig

Age: NAS (8 - 12 Years Old)

ABV: 47% 

Cask: New Charred Oak Barrels

Size: 750 ml

Elijah Craig, was one of the first distillers to age whiskey in new charred oak barrels in 1789. This bourbon whiskey is their signature Small Batch, which is aged in Level 3 charred oak barrels and handcrafted by the Master Distillers. Color: Burnished copper Nose: Delightfully complex with notes of vanilla bean, sweet fruit and fresh mint Palate: Smooth and warm, pleasantly woody with accents of spice, smoke and nutmeg Finish: Long, sweet and slightly toasty (Tasting Notes from the Distillery)

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Region: Kentucky (USA)

Distillery: Evan Williams/Heaven Hill

Age: NAS

ABV: 43%

Size: 750 ml

Evan Williams often referred to as "Kentucky's First Distiller" since he started distilling in 1783 on the bank of Ohio River created a pioneering tradition that is still carried on though such bottlings. Distilled using the same traditional sour mash process and recipe this is a vatting of a limited number of barrels, making it a small batch release. Color: Brilliant honey Nose: Oaky vanilla, sautéed butter, and sweet corn Palate: Semi-sweet, oaky, and honeyed Finish: Lean, off-dry, and regal (Tasting Notes from the Distillery)

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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: 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: Heaven Hill Distillery

Age: NAS

ABV: 40%

Cask: Oak Barrel

Size: 750 ml

This bourbon whiskey is the flagship product from Heaven Hill Distillery, which is named after the spring that ran through the distillery grounds. Aged in oak barrel and charcoal filtered before being bottled at an enjoyable ABV of 40%. A great combination of sweet, spicy and fruity character. No box available for this product.

Region: Kentucky (USA)

Distillery: Heaven Hill/Old Fitzgerald Distillery

Age: NAS

ABV: 46%

Cask: Unknown

Size: 750 ml

This Larceny Kentucky Straight Bourbon is following the tradition of Old Fitzgerald to use more wheat (instead of rye) as the secondary grain in the mashbill yielding a softer and rounder character. Limited number of barrels in rickhouse are hand-selected by master distiller and vatted as a  special small batch, bottled at 92 proof to deliver this 6 year old taste profile. Color: Bright new copper Nose: Fresh bread and toffee, with notes of butterscotch Palate: Buttery caramel and honey, with a rich mouthfeel Finish: Long, gently sweet and savory (Tasting Notes from the Distillery)

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Region: Kentucky (USA)

Distillery: Heaven Hill Distillery

Age: NAS (4 Years Old)

ABV: 50%

Cask: Unknown

Size: 750 ml

This straight rye whisky is distilled and bottled by Heaven Hill Distillery. Unlike with the tradition of the classic pennsylvania rye whiskeys which is a high rye (80%-100%) mashbill, Rittenhouse is a low rye (i.e. 51%), which is a modern kentucky rye mashbill. It helps this rye whisky carries a distinct and spicy flavor. A highly awarded product Color: Mahogany Nose: Dried fruits, toffee, and sweet peppers Palate: Clean, rich, cocoa, citrus, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla Finish: Lingering maple-like spiciness (Tasting notes from the Distillery)

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Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Kilchoman

Age: NAS

ABV: 46%

Cask: Oloroso sherry cask, bourbon cask

Size: 700 ml

Region: Kentucky (USA)

Distillery: Woodford Reserve

Age: NAS

ABV: 45.2%

Cask: New Charred Oak Barrels

Size: 700 ml

This unique kentucky straight malt whiskey has a soft, sweet, nutty character. Unlike a typical 100% malt whiskey, this whiskey is crafted from 51% malt and aged in new charred oak barrels, making it similar to bourbon and provides a new experience for bourbon drinkers. Color: Warm Umber Nose: Soft nutty notes drizzled with light caramel and milk chocolate coat a layer of fruit character (apple, dried fruit, tropical fruit). Hints of brown spice, savory mint and brown sugar mingle with a rich note of freshly milled toasted oak Palate: Dark chocolate and caramel coated nuts are dried out with a dusting of cocoa powder and brown spice. A fruit medley brightens a trace of toasted coconut and rich, bright oak character. Finish:  Nutty and subtly sweet chocolate malt notes. (Tasting Notes from Distillery). No box available for this product. 

Region: Kentucky (USA)

Distillery: Woodford Reserve

Age: NAS

ABV: 45.2%

Cask: N/A

Size: 700 ml

This kentucky straight Rye whiskey delivers a bold and rich flavour full of spices. Using  a pre-prohibition style mix of 53% rye in its mashbill to offer spice and tobacco notes along with fruity, floral, and sweet aromatic flavours. A very well balanced Whiskey. Color: Rich honey Nose: Spicy with distinct notes of rye, black pepper, cedar and cassia bark sweetened with a dusting of marzipan. Hints of pear, apple and almond dance in its depths Palate: Clove, rye, mint, molasses, sorghum and honey mingle together with hints of apple and malt Finish: Long and sweetly spiced. (Tasting Notes from the Distillery) No box available for this product.

Region: Kentucky (USA)

Distillery: Woodford Reserve

Age: NAS

Cask: N/A

ABV: 45.2%

Size: 700 ml

This kentucky straight Wheat whiskey from Woodford Reserve using wheat as the main grain – at 52%, with malt (20%), corn (20%) and rye (8%) delivers a delicate, sweet and fruity character. Color: Deep Amber Nose: Aromatic spiced (cinnamon and cedar) and cooked fruit (apple, pear, banana) mingle with a delicate floral character sweetened with light vanilla bean and brown sugar notes Palate: Spicy applesauce and toasted coconut notes enliven an earthy mint and cocoa nib mix Finish: Dry, subtle cocoa nibs and lingering apple peel. (Tasting Notes from the Distillery). No box available for this product.

Region: Kentucky (USA)

Distillery: Woodford Reserve

Age: NAS

ABV: 43.2%

Cask: Charred Oak Barrels

Size: 700 ml

This double oaked Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey from Woodford Reserve delivers a rich, soft and sweet vanilla and caramel notes balanced with some oak. Matured in charred oak barrels first like the classic Woodford Reserve, this is then finished in a second oak barrel  (new heavily toasted, lightly charred barrel). An awarded Bourbon. Color: Deep Amber Nose: Rich notes of dark fruit, caramel, sharp honey, chocolate, marzipan and toasted oak. Palate: A full-bodied mix of vanilla, dark caramel, hazelnut, apple, fruit and spices. Finish: Long and creamy with lingering hints of honeyed apple. (Tasting Notes from the Distillery). No box available for this product.

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Aberlour

Age: 16 Years

ABV: 43%

CASK: American Oak Casks, Sherry Casks

Size: 700 ml

This speyside single malt from Aberlour distillery is matured in a combination of American Oak Casks and Sherry Butts for 16 years. Deep and complex, Sweet, fruity and warm spice.  

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.

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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: Yoichi & Miyagikyo

Age: 21 Years

ABV: 48%

Cask: Various

Size: 700 ml

A non-chill filtered and higher ABV (48% vs. the usual 43% for the Taketsuru 21 Years which has also been since discontinued) bottling to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of Nikka Whisky. Released in 2014, this is a rare bottling to come by. 

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