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Yamazakura "Cherry-Ex" Fine Blended Whisky
HK$290.00
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HK$290.00
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Distillery: Yamazakura (Sasanokawa Shuzo)/World
Age: NAS
ABV: 40%
Cask: Unknown
Size: 500 ml
A gentle blended whisky from Sasanokawa Shuzo. Light straw gold in color, very subtle nose and a gentle sweetness, easy, light mouthfeel and a simple finish. A perfect, daily dram in a highball, this blend also includes some aged pot still distillate.
The Cherry/Cherry-Ex brand has been one of the earliest blended whisky releases of Sasanokawa Shuzo, since obtaining a license to produce whisky in 1946. Their own distillation has also gone through turbulent times in sync with the Japanese whisky market's boom and bust cycles and bulk spirit imports replacing their own production.
Yamazakura Fine Blended Whisky
HK$390.00
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HK$390.00
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Distillery: Yamazakura (Sasanokawa Shuzo)/World
Age: NAS
ABV: 40%
Cask: Unknown
Size: 700 ml
The Yamazakura Fine Blended Whisky is made by Sasanokawa Shuzo Co, a small distillery in Japan. Orange blossoms on the nose, followed by oak, caramel, and fresh orchard fruit on the palate. Easy on the nose and palate, this is a very gentle whisky with an upfront sweetness that stays on the palate followed by dark chocolate in the finish.
Sasanokawa Shuz's 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.
Yamazakura Asaka & 4 World Blended Whisky
HK$590.00
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HK$590.00
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Region: Japan/World
Distillery: Asaka Distillery & 4 World Whisky Distilleries
Age: More than 3 Years
ABV: 47%
Cask: Various
Size: 700 ml
This is a non chill-filtered natural color whisky. A world blended whisky which combines Whisky from the Asaka Distillery owned by Sasanokawa Shuzo & 4 other unnamed distilleries from different whisky regions around the world. The key malt comes from the Asaka Distillery (Japan) while the other whiskies are from Scotland, Ireland, USA and Canada (& 4)
Tasting Notes: A hint of maple syrup and floral notes on the nose combined with a rich malt on the palate with some cereal notes, hint of spices and and subtle smoky aftertaste.
Yamazakura Pure Malt Whisky
HK$790.00
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HK$790.00
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Distillery: Yamazakura (Sasanokawa Shuzo)/World
Age: NAS
ABV: 48%
Cask: Virgin Oak, ex-Bourbon & oloroso Sherry Cask
Size: 700 ml
A pure malt whisky from Sasanokawa Shuzo featuring notes of cherry, oak combined with an earthiness. The "Pure Malt" indicates that no grain whisky has been used for this bottling and features components matured in Virgin Oak, Ex-Bourbon & Oloroso Sherry Cask Matured whiskies for reportedly over 5 years. It also has a component of peated malt at 50 ppm. 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.
Nose: Sweet caramel with fresh green apples, tropical fruits like banana and cherry crumble pie. Palate: On the palate, some definitive sherry notes along with creamy vanilla and nuts. Finish: Subtle peat that rears its head towards the finish. A balanced vatting of malts with an overall rounded profile.
Yamazakura Limited Edition Release 2020 Pure Malt Whisky
HK$890.00
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HK$890.00
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Distillery: Yamazakura (Sasanokawa Shuzo)/World
Age: NAS
ABV: 48%
Cask: Virgin oak, sherry cask
Size: 700 ml
This Yamazakura Pure Malt Whisky Limited Edition from Sasanokawa Shuzo is aged in Virgin oak and Sherry casks for over 5 years. 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.
Elegant and excellently balanced non-peated style of whisky bottled at a strength 48% ABV with non-chill filtered and non-coloring.
Yamazakura ASAKA Single Malt Japanese Whisky 2024 Edition
HK$1,190.00
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HK$1,190.00
Unit price perRegion: Japan
Distillery: Asaka Distillery (Sasanokawa Shuzo)
Age: N/A
ABV: 50%
Cask: Bourbon barrel
Size: 700 ml
Yamazakura Single Malt Japanese Whisky Asaka 2024 Edition launched in May 2024, is a non-peated Asaka whisky aged in bourbon barrels which is the characteristic Asaka style. It has a refreshing and floral aroma paired with a clean sweetness, embodying the unique flavor profile of Asaka Distillery.
Nose: Notes of pongashi, honeyed lemon, and citrus Palate: Flavors of dried plum, lime, plum, and cider. Finish: An aftertaste reminiscent of sake, with lingering sweetness and a very subtle hint of smoke as the acidity fades.
The 2023 Edition of this series snagged a silver medal award in the 2024 Tokyo Whisky and Spirits Competition.
Yamazakura Single Malt Japanese Whisky Asaka 2023 Edition
HK$1,190.00
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HK$1,190.00
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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.
Yamazakura Asaka Single Malt Peated Japanese Whisky 2023 Edition
HK$1,190.00
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HK$1,190.00
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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 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.
Asaka Single Malt Japanese Whisky Sakura Cask Finish
HK$1,190.00
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HK$1,190.00
Unit price perRegion: Japan
Distillery: Asaka (Tohoku)
Age: N/A
ABV: 55%
Cask: First Fill Bourbon / Sakura
Size: 700 ml
This single malt Japanese whisky is made from non-peated Asaka whisky aged in first-fill bourbon barrels and finished in first-fill Sakura barrels (Cherry Blossom Tree) for at least one year. Limited edition of 1000 bottles.
Tasting notes Aroma: Salted cherry, sponge cake, floral, lemon-like citrus, distinctive earthiness. Palate: Baby sponge cake, cherry cream, good sweetness, good acidity for balance. Finish: Sweetness lingers for a long time, leaving a clean fresh palate.
Yamazakura ASAKA Distillery "Mizunara Private Single Cask" Single Malt Japanese Whisky
HK$1,190.00
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HK$1,190.00
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Distillery: Asaka Distillery (Sasanokawa Shuzo)
Age: N/A
ABV: 62% (Natural Cask Strength)
Size: 700 ml
This Single Cask bottling from the Asaka Distillery selected by and bottled exclusively for Mizunara has been matured in a Bourbon cask. Distilled: May 20.2020. Bottled: Nov 20.2023.
Color: Pale Gold.
Nose: Fresh & fruity with vanilla, honey and lemon cake.
Palate: Honeyed sweetness along with some green apples, pear and cooked peaches with subtle grassy notes evolving into salted buttery notes.
Finish: Lingering oak spices
Yamazakura Cognac Cask Finish Pure Malt Whisky
HK$1,190.00
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HK$1,190.00
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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.
Yamazakura Brandy Cask Finish Pure Malt Whisky
HK$1,190.00
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HK$1,190.00
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Distillery: Yamazakura (Sasanokawa Shuzo) / World
Age: About 7 Years
ABV: 46%
Cask: Bourbon barrel, brandy cask
Size: 700 ml
Matured in bourbon barrels for about 6 years and a further finishing in Brandy Casks for about 1 year, only 300 bottles were released. While sweet & fruity on the nose (with hints of malt and subtle smoke), the palate brings through dried prunes combined with sourness of green grapes, malty notes and tannins with a pleasant lingering finish. A very enjoyable bottling indeed.
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.
Yamazakura Sakura Cask Finish Pure Malt Whisky
HK$1,390.00
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HK$1,390.00
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Distillery: Yamazakura (Sasanokawa Shuzo)/World
Age: About 7 Years
ABV: 47%
Cask: Bourbon cask, Sakura cask
Size: 700 ml
Matured in bourbon barrels for about 6 years and a further finishing in Sakura (Cherry Blossom Tree) Casks for about 1 year, only 300 bottles were released.
With a beautiful light golden hue and an exquisite balance of fresh tropical fruits, citrus, green apples and floral sweetness, honey wax, there is a certain earthiness which gives way to a hint of saltiness and spices at the back. Did remind us of Sakura Mochi as we were sipping on this whisky! A rare bottling given the time spent in Sakura Casks.
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.
Please also note that no Box is available. The bottle and seal are in a good condition. Some faded pale marks on label. Sold in "As Is" Condition.
Yamazakura Asaka Single Private Cask "Takashimaya Buyers Selection" Single Malt Japanese Whisky
HK$2,190.00
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HK$2,190.00
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Distillery: Asaka Distillery (Sasanokawa Shuzo)
Age: 5 Year Old
ABV: 62% (Natural Cask Strength)
Cask: First Fill American Bourbon barrel
Size: 700 ml
This Single Cask bottling from the Asaka Distillery for Takashimaya (The Japanese Department Store) has been matured in a First Fill American Bourbon barrel and bottled at natural cask strength of 62%. A total of 215 bottles were released in 2023.
Yamazakura Asaka Single Cask "The Share" Single Malt Japanese Whisky
HK$2,390.00
Unit price perYamazakura Asaka Single Cask "The Share" Single Malt Japanese Whisky
HK$2,390.00
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Distillery: Asaka Distillery (Sasanokawa Shuzo)
Age: May 2017 - August 2023
ABV: 62% (Natural Cask Strength)
Cask: First Fill American Bourbon Barrel #17164
Size: 700 ml
This Single Cask bottling from the Asaka Distillery Released as "The Share" is a special bottling shared amongst various Bars in Japan (Bar Finch, Bar Furukawa, Bar Happy End, Bar Leichhardt, Bar Luckenbooth, Bar SpeakEasy Malt & Wine, Bar Three Martini, The Trad, Bar United, The Bar Vieux Carre 1, Bar Wizard, Bar Yamazaki)
This Single Malt Whisky has been matured in a First Fill American Bourbon Barrel #17164 and bottled at natural cask strength of 62%. A total of 225 bottles were released in 2023.
Yamazakura Asaka 2017 Single Malt Single Cask #17155 Japanese Whisky
HK$2,590.00
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HK$2,590.00
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Distillery: Asaka Distillery (Sasanokawa Shuzo)
Age: April 2017 - June 2021
ABV: 50%
Cask: First fill bourbon barrel
Size: 700ml
This Japanese Single Cask #17155 Single Malt Whisky has been matured in a first fill bourbon barrel and only 287 bottles were released in June 2021.
Yamazakura Asaka "The First" Japanese Single Malt Whisky
HK$3,590.00
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HK$3,590.00
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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.
Yamazakura Pure Malt 15 Years Old Whisky
HK$4,590.00
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HK$4,590.00
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Distillery: Yamazakura (Sasanokawa Shuzo) / World
Age: 15 Years
ABV: 43%
Cask: Oak barrels
Size: 700 ml
