Below HK$5000

Region: Japan

Distillery: Asaka Distillery (Sasanokawa Shuzo)

Age: About 3 years

ABV: 50%

Cask: Bourbon cask

Size: 700 ml

Launched in December 2019, this is the first release from the Asaka Distillery which is owned by Sasanokawa Shuzo. Established in 2015 with the first distillation in 2016, the Asaka Distillery sits on the site where several casks of Hanyu were temporarily stored by Ichiro Akuto san (with the help of Sasanokawa Shuzo at the start of Ichiro san's famous whisky journey). 

Reportedly matured in  first fill bourbon casks, only 1500 bottles were released. Vanilla sweetness and refreshing citrus notes on the nose/palate reflecting the bourbon cask maturation with a long lingering finish showcasing the distillery's new make spirit. While a very collectible bottle, it is a great dram to be shared with "friends and family" indeed.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yoichi

Age: NAS

ABV: 57% (Cask Strength)

Cask: Various

Size: 500 ml

A rare vatting of Whisky distilled between 2000 and 2009 at the Yoichi distillery, this has been bottled at an impressive ABV of 57%. This bottling contributes to te legacy of the Yoichi Distillery, which is known for its commitment to traditional whisky-making methods and the use of high-quality ingredients.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Shinshu Mars

Age: 3 Years

ABV: 61% 

Cask: Bourbon Cask

Size: 700 ml

A single malt whisky bottling from Bourbon Cask #1218 bottling for Mitsukoshi Isetan, the Japanese department store. 132 bottles were released.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Shinshu Mars

Age: 3 Years

ABV: 61% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Bourbon barrel

Size: 700 ml

A Single Cask bottling for Blackadder International from Shinshu Mars Distillery. Distilled in May 2013, matured in a refill bourbon barrel (Cask #1647) and bottled in September 2016. Only 239 bottles were released.

The Box is slightly damaged but the bottling and label are in good condition. Sold in "As Is" condition.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yamazaki & Hakushu & Chita

Age: NAS

ABV: 43%

Cask: Various

Size: 1000 ml

Please note that no box is available.

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Kilchoman

Age: NAS 

ABV: 46%

Cask: Fino sherry cask

Size: 700 ml

This 50 ppm Limited EDITION release has been fully matured in Fino Sherry Casks from Bodega Miguel Martin in Spain. This is a vatting of 11 fresh butts and 1 refill butt. 

Nose: fresh and floral with plenty of coastal influence. Seaside freshness gives way to tropical fruit, light citrus and malty sweetness. Palate: juicy tropical fruit and earthy peat smoke combined with spices, lemon zest and a creamy, malty sweetness. Finish: long and bold with gentle peat smoke, cashews and almonds with the dry saline influence of the fino coming forward. 10,500 bottles released worldwide with limited availability in Hong Kong. Not often you come across a fino matured whisky.

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Macallan

Age: 10 Years Old

ABV: 40%

Cask: Sherry Oak

Size: 700 ml

Pale gold in color with a hint of toffee and dried fruits on the nose, this whisky is excellently sherried balanced with wood smoke. Aged for 10 years in selected sherry oak casks from Jerez, Spain. Please note that the label is somewhat stained given that it is an old bottling. However the whisky level and seal are in good condition.

*Additional images available upon request. Please noted that no box available.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Shinshu Mars

Age: 2015-2020

ABV: 61%

Cask: Bourbon Barrel

Size: 700 ml

A non-peated single malt whisky distilled at Mars Shinshu Distillery and matured in Bourbon Barrel (#2023) at Yakushima Aging Cellar (a very unique aging environment located on a subtropical island of Kagoshima covered extensively by a cedar forest that contains some of Japan's oldest living trees. Some areas have been declared a Natural Heritage Site in 1993). 

Salted caramel with toasted walnuts on the nose. A very creamy texture on the palate with chocolate pudding and very gentle spicy. Asian Exclusive Single Cask. Total 194 bottles only. Bottle numbers for reference only.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Shinshu Mars

Age: NAS

ABV: 42%

Cask: Manzanilla sherry cask

Size: 700 ml

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Lagavulin

Age: 12 Years

ABV: 57.8% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Refill American Oak

Size: 700 ml

The Diageo Limited Release for Lagavulin 12 years  bottled in 2018. Matured in refill American Oak hogsheads and bottled natural cask strength  at 57.8% ABV.

Please note that the box may be torn/damaged. Please check some of the representative sample images of the possible tear/damage in the box which may not be exactly the same as delivered. Sold in "As Is" Condition

Region: Japan

Distillery: Shinshu Mars

Age: NAS

ABV: 43%

Cask: Various

Size: 700 ml

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Aberlour

Age: 12 Years

ABV: 40%

Cask: American oak, Spanish Sherry Oak

Size: 700 ml

This Speyside Single Malt Whisky from the Aberlour distillery is "double matured" i.e. a vatting of whiskies matured for 12 years in American oak and Spanish Sherry Oak. Soft and rounded with apples on the nose, the taste is sweet sherry, toffee and spice like cinnamon and ginger. A lingering finish with sweet and warm spice.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yamazaki & Hakushu & Chita

Age: NAS

ABV: 43%

Cask: Various

Size: 700 ml

This Hibiki Blender's Choice released around September 2018, soon after the Hibiki 17 was discontinued, this is rumoured to/believed to be the "replacement". A harmonious blend of Japanese malt and grain whiskies from Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita presented in the traditional Hibiki 24 faceted bottle and reportedly aged between 12 and 30 years with an average age of around 15 years. 

Hibiki Blender's Choice offers a rich and complex profile, making it a valuable addition to any whisky collection. No box is available.

Region: Highlands (Scotland)

Distillery: Glen Garioch

Age: 10 Years

ABV: 40%

Size: 700 ml

A old bottling of 10 years from Glen Garioch. Dry and malty with hints of violet/floral notes and sweet spices with an exceptionally smooth finish. 

Region: Japan

Distillery: Chichibu & Others (World)

Age: NAS

ABV: 46%

Cask: Various

Size: 700 ml

Region: Japan / World

Distillery: Yamazakura (Sasanokawa Shuzo)/World

Age: Reportedly about 7 Years

ABV: 46%

Cask: Bourbon barrel, cognac Casks

Size: 700 ml

This limited release bottling was supposedly launched exclusively for the Japanese department store Takashimaya in mid-2020. Matured in bourbon barrels (reportedly for about 6 years) and a further finishing in Cognac Casks (reportedly for about 1 year). Subtle honey sweetness balanced with fruits.

Their own distillation has also gone through turbulent times in sync with the Japanese whisky market's boom and bust cycles with bulk spirit imports replacing their own production through these times.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Kanosuke Distillery, Kagoshima

Age: NAS

ABV: 58%

Size: 700 ml

Kanosuke Distillery located on the picturesque shores of Fukiagehama beach in Kagoshima was established in 2017 and started its operations in 2018. Owned by Komasa Jyozo one of the Shochu producers in Japan, this is the first Single Malt released by this new distillery. Unpeated malt distilled using all 3 of their pot stills and aged in a variety of oak barrels (re-charred American white oak ex-“Mellowed Kozuru” aged shochu casks being the main component of casks used) for about 3 years with about 15,000 bottles being released at a cask strength ABV of 58%. Color: Amber Nose: Very present Oak notes along with some sweet lime, orange marmlade, toffee and an overlay of smoke Palate:  Woody, vanilla, cinnamon along with some spiciness Finish: Bitter sweetness of chocolate-covered candied orange peel and some dryness.

Awarded 91 Points, Silver Medal IWSC 2022.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Chichibu x Shinshu Mars (Aged at Chichibu)

Age: NAS (estimated to be about 5+ Years)

ABV: 53%

Cask: Bourbon barrel, American white oak, Sherry oak

Size: 700 ml