Single Malt Whisky & Blended Whisky

Region: Japan

Distillery: Chichibu

Age: N/A

ABV: 59%

Cask: Port Pipe

Size: 700 ml

A exclusively bottled for Mitsukoshi Isetan release in 2012. Port Pipe Single Cask #1825.

Region: Highlands, Scotland

Distillery: Glenmorangie

Age: NAS

ABV: 43%

Cask: American White Oak Casks and Port Pipes Cask

Size: 700ml

Reported to be bottled in around 2004. Initially matured in American White Oak casks, then transferred into ‘pipes’  which previously contained Port for a further period of maturation. Balance of sweetness and dryness, chocolate bitterness, a note of fresh mint with some hints of port and walnut (Tasting Notes from the Distillery). Score 83+ points on Whiskybase (225 votes). A great way to sample some older Glenmorangie.

Please note that the box and bottle have normal wear and tear. Please examine the pictures closely before your purchase. Sold in "As Is" condition. 

Region: Lowlands (Scotland)

Distillery: Littlemill (Closed)

Age: 26 Years Old

ABV: 52% (Cask Strength)

Cask: Port Pipe

Size: 700 ml

Hart Brothers, Donald & Alistair established their Independent Bottling business in 1964 and this bottling of Littlemill captures their "spirit of excellence" while selecting and bottling casks. Distilled in November 1988 and matured in a first fill port pipe cask, this is a very rare Littlemill which was bottled in February 2015.

Nose: Red fruits, strawberry, raspberry combining the fresh sweetness and sourness along with some citrus, oak spices, vanilla and dark caramel Palate: Dry sweetness with leathery tobacco and peppery spicy notes Finish: Dark Chocolate with presence of nuts, light pepper, sour fruits and a long warming finish.

Rated 90+ on Whisky Base (across more than 100 votes)

Region: Japan

Distillery: Chichibu

Age: NAS

ABV: 60% 

Cask: port pipe casks

Size: 700 ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Chichibu

Age: NAS

ABV: 54.5%

Cask: Port Pipe

Size: 700 ml

Ichiro's Malt Port Pipe 2009-2013 is a single malt whisky from the Chichibu Distillery, known for its innovative aging techniques and exceptional craftsmanship. Aged in port pipes, this limited release showcases a deep ruby-amber color and invites with aromas of dark berries, plums, and hints of chocolate, complemented by subtle oak and spice.

Ideal for collectors and whisky enthusiasts, this expression is best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water, making it a standout choice in the realm of Japanese whisky.

Region: India (World)

Distillery: Amrut

Age: About 5 Years

ABV: 46%

Size: 700 ml

This is Batch 3 released in June 2017 and is a vatting of whiskies distilled from scottish peated barley and matured in a bourbon cask #3189 filled in May 2012 and one port pipe cask #2715 filled in March 2012 and hence "Double Cask". Nose: rich honey, some floral notes along with a variety of fruits and some oak Palate: Tropical fruits with some lime and subtle spices Finish:  Fruity with delicate oak, cinnamon with a hint of pepper. 

This was a limited release of 1050 bottles.

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