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Japanese Whisky
Decades ago, both local and international interest in Japanese whisky was low, so few barrels were being laid down for extended maturation. Recent awards led to greater recognition and a massive under-supply. Nowadays, unless you visit bars or auction houses, there's usually no older stocks to sell. Global demand has been further accelerated by a collector rush, sending prices skyrocketing. Unprepared, many Japanese distilleries have discontinued their age statements, consolidating them into NAS bottlings which include younger whiskies. The dropping of age statements doesn't always translate into inferior quality. In fact, the country's best blenders have risen to the challenge of creating a great assemblage from a restricted inventory.
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| Vintage | Product | Rating | Min. Order | Bottle Price | Dozen Price | |
| Vintage: | Product: Nikka Yoichi Bourbon Wood Finish Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $599.00 | Dozen Price: $7188.00 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: | Product: Nikka Miyagikyo Manzanilla Wood Finish Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $599.00 | Dozen Price: $7188.00 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: | Product: Nikka Pure Malt Black Blended Malt Japanese Whisky (500ml) | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $99.99 | Dozen Price: $1199.88 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: | Product: Nikka Yoichi 20 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $4,999.00 | Dozen Price: $59988.00 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: 1986 | Product: Nikka Yoichi Single Cask No.112112 Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $3,499.00 | Dozen Price: $41988.00 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: | Product: Nikka Miyagikyo 12 Year Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $650.00 | Dozen Price: $7800.00 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: | Product: Nikka Taketsuru 35 Year Old Japanese Blended Malt Whisky (750ml) | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $4,999.99 | Dozen Price: $59999.88 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: | Product: Nikka All Malt 'Pure and Rich' Blended Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $89.99 | Dozen Price: $1079.88 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: | Product: Nikka Yoichi 12 Year Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $699.00 | Dozen Price: $8388.00 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: | Product: Nikka Miyagikyo Bourbon Wood Finish Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $599.00 | Dozen Price: $7188.00 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: | Product: Nikka Miyagikyo Sherry Wood Finish Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $599.00 | Dozen Price: $7188.00 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: | Product: Nikka Pure Malt Red Blended Malt Japanese Whisky (500ml) | Rating 91 | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $109.99 | Dozen Price: $1319.88 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: | Product: Nikka Miyagikyo 10 Year Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) | Rating 90 | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $150.00 | Dozen Price: $1800.00 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: | Product: Nikka Miyagikyo From The Barrel Japanese Whisky Gift Pack (3x180ml) | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $250.00 | Dozen Price: $3000.00 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: | Product: Nikka Yoichi Sherry Wood Finish Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $599.00 | Dozen Price: $7188.00 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: | Product: Nikka Yoichi 10 Year Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $599.00 | Dozen Price: $7188.00 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: | Product: Nikka 12 Year Old Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml) | Rating 94 | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $299.00 | Dozen Price: $3588.00 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: | Product: Nikka Yoichi 12 Year Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky (750ml) | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $650.00 | Dozen Price: $7800.00 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: | Product: Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt Japanese Whisky (500ml) | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $99.99 | Dozen Price: $1199.88 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: | Product: Nikka Black Extra Sweet Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml) | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $99.99 | Dozen Price: $1199.88 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: | Product: Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 17 Year Old Blended Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $699.00 | Dozen Price: $8388.00 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: 1987 | Product: Nikka Yoichi 20 Year Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $4,499.00 | Dozen Price: $53988.00 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: | Product: Nikka Pure Malt White Blended Malt Japanese Whisky (500ml) | Rating 92 | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $99.99 | Dozen Price: $1199.88 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: | Product: Nikka Miyagikyo 15 Year Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) | Rating 91 | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $599.00 | Dozen Price: $7188.00 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: | Product: Nikka Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml) | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $99.99 | Dozen Price: $1199.88 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: | Product: Nikka Date Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml) | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $135.00 | Dozen Price: $1620.00 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: 1986 | Product: Nikka Miyagikyo Single Cask No.80283 Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $3,999.00 | Dozen Price: $47988.00 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: | Product: Nikka Yoichi 15 Year Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) | Rating 93 | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $899.00 | Dozen Price: $10788.00 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: | Product: Nikka From the Barrel Miyagikyo Distillery Blended Japanese Whisky (500ml) | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $220.00 | Dozen Price: $2640.00 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: | Product: Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 21 Year Old Blended Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) - Wooden Gift Box | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $1,299.00 | Dozen Price: $15588.00 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: | Product: Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 12 Year Old Blended Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $499.00 | Dozen Price: $5988.00 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: | Product: Nikka Yoichi Peaty & Salty Single Malt Japanese Whisky (500ml) | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $199.99 | Dozen Price: $2399.88 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: | Product: Nikka Gold & Gold Samurai Armour & Helmet Blended Japanese Whisky (750ml) - Earlier Metallic Version | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $299.00 | Dozen Price: $3588.00 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: | Product: Nikka Coffey Grain Woody & Mellow Japanese Whisky (500ml) | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $299.00 | Dozen Price: $3588.00 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: | Product: Nikka Tsuru 17 Year Old Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml) | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $699.00 | Dozen Price: $8388.00 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: 1984 | Product: Number One Drinks Company Karuizawa Ex-Bourbon Cask 8173 30 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $9,999.00 | Dozen Price: $119988.00 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: 1981 | Product: Number One Drinks Company Karuizawa Sherry Butt 6256 Cask Strength Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $7,999.00 | Dozen Price: $95988.00 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: 1971 | Product: Number One Drinks Company Karuizawa Sherry Butt 6878 37 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $10,990.00 | Dozen Price: $131880.00 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: 1975 | Product: Number One Drinks Company Karuizawa Sherry Butt 6736 35 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $14,999.00 | Dozen Price: $179988.00 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: 1972 | Product: Number One Drinks Company Karuizawa Sherry Butt 7290 36 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $5,999.00 | Dozen Price: $71988.00 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: 2001 | Product: 2011 Shinshu Mars Distillery Komagatake Zenkoji Memorial Edition Cask Strength Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $299.00 | Dozen Price: $3588.00 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: | Product: Shinshu Mars Distillery The Lucky Cat 'Luna' Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml) | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $180.00 | Dozen Price: $2160.00 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: | Product: 2021 Shinshu Mars Distillery Komagatake IPA Cask Finish Limited Edition Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $280.00 | Dozen Price: $3360.00 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: | Product: 2021 Shinshu Mars Distillery Komagatake Limited Edition Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $260.00 | Dozen Price: $3120.00 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: | Product: 2021 Shinshu Mars Distillery Komagatake Yakushima Aging Cask Strength Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $350.00 | Dozen Price: $4200.00 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: | Product: 2021 Shinshu Mars Distillery Komagatake Wine Cask Finish Voyager Estate Limited Edition Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $299.00 | Dozen Price: $3588.00 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: 2021 | Product: Shinshu Mars Distillery Komagatake x Chichibu Malt Duo Shinshu Aging Blended Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $699.00 | Dozen Price: $8388.00 | Out of stock |
| Vintage: | Product: Shinshu Mars Distillery The Lucky Cat 'Choco' Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml) | Rating | Min. Order: 1 | Bottle Price: $199.00 | Dozen Price: $2388.00 | Out of stock |
The birth of Japanese whisky - a crash course in distilling and blending.
It's no surprise that Japanese distillers are winning awards, given that Japan has been making whisky since 1923. Masataka Taketsuru's early efforts are now part of whisky folklore. Visiting Scotland to undergo a crash course in the art of distilling, he spent brief periods at both Longmorn and Hazelburn. Lacking the centuries of trial and error that the Scots worked through, the nation's whisky experiment took a scientific approach early on, which later incorporated the people's cultural affinity with nature as a creative and harmonising force. Japanese whisky style. Japanese whiskies differ from other styles being typically distilled from clear wort after long fermentations and are matured in a diverse range of casks, including x-plum liqueur barrels and those made from the indigenous Mizunara oak. To generalise, the styles reflect the national cuisine: delicately flavoured, elegant, rarely overpowering - in short, food whiskies that also lend themselves to a warmer climate. However, there are notable exceptions. Consumption has been almost exclusively domestic, in fact, Japan has only recently started to export to major markets like the US.
Buy Japanese Whiskies online from Nicks Wine Merchants.
Nicks Wine Merchants continue to stock an outstanding selection of Japanese whiskies, from pure malts, single malts, grain whiskies,high-end blends and collectables like rare Hanyu and Karuizawa bottlings, shipped to most of Australia. We import directly to ensure some of the best prices in Australia and many of the selections are tasted and rated to further guide your purchase. Subscribe to our Spirits and Liqueurs Email Newsletter to keep up to date with new arrivals, whisky tastings, special offers and more.