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  Suntory The Chita Single Grain Japanese Whisky (700ml)

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  Here's one Japanese whisky we never expected to make its way into Australia. If you manage to secure one of these, congratulations: It will be a cause for conversation (and jealousy) amongst any collector with pretensions to completionism.

  Chita is the first new premium whisky brand that Suntory has launched in over a decade, and one which is usually only available in Japan's 'Nagoya' Prefecture as well as Suntory’s Whisky Shops in Osaka and Tokyo. Produced at Chita (aka "Sun Grain") Distillery, founded in 1972 and located in Aichi Prefecture, the whisky has been a regular source for blending with the award-winning Hibiki whiskies as well as other Suntory brands.

  There's not a great deal of information available regarding Chita - Suntory themselves remain silent with regard to production details. What is known is that the primary grain here is corn (though some malt is also used). Being corn based, like bourbon, the whisky is on the sweeter side. Reports have it that this is aged for around 12 years. There's unanimous praise across the web for this 'secret' gem, so we're extremely pleased to have secured an allocation.

  Other reviews... just like the nose, there is a bipolar feel to the shape of this grain, the delivery consumed by soft oils, yet a far more rigid note apparent, to which the oak appears to attach. 92.5 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2016

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• Suntory Hibiki 21 Year Old Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml)

  Osaka, JAPAN

  $1599. 00

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  ABV: 43%

  Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. This one, in particular, has lots of small, white scuff marks on all panels. Actual product pictured.

  Apart from Single Malts, Suntory also produce a premium series of blended whiskies under the label 'Hibiki' (meaning 'harmony'), usually containing a high proportion of Single Malt (upwards of 50% according to one of the company's blenders). Thirty different malts are employed from Suntory's three distilleries, most with an age well above 21 years.

  For many, this is as good as Hibiki gets and stands as one of the towering achievements of the Japanese blender's art. Hibiki 21 was named World's Best Blended Whisky at the 2014 World Whiskies Awards and was awarded 96 points in Jim Murray's 2014 Whisky Bible who summed it up commenting "...it's hard to raise the bar much higher than this. Stunning."

  Obvious collector appeal here, but we'd like to imagine this one being appreciated for what's inside the bottle. 43% Alc./Vol.

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  Suntory Old Japanese Tradition Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml)

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  ABV: 43%

  Like other Suntory brands, there are several generations of "Old" dating back to the 1950s, each with minor tweaks to the label, including present day bottlings like this. It's described as "a mid market blend (below Hibiki in Suntory's blended whisky pecking order but above Kakubin."

  There is a similar Suntory Old sub titled "Rich & Mellow", also bottled at 43% which has received strong praise from the likes of Jim Murray (91 points). This may be a very similar product, as other versions of Old are bottled at 40% ABV. Still packaged in its traditional dark coloured dumpy bottle, the secondary title on this edition reads "The Japanese Tradition".

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• Suntory Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master's Select Limited Edition Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml)

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  $599. 00

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  ABV: 43%

  Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such may have some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.

  New from Suntory, Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master's Select Limited Edition is a meticulous symphony of at least 10 malt and grain whiskies, aged in 5 different types of cask. Whiskies have been selected from Suntory’s Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita Distilleries. Overseen by third-generation master blender and great-grandson of the founder, Shingo Torii, and developed by fourth Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo, the blend also features hints of Yamazaki Sherry cask. Beautifully presented, this bottle comes with limited edition gift packaging. 43% Alc./Vol.

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  Suntory Yamazaki 12 Year Old Pure Malt Japanese Whisky (750ml) - 1980s bottling

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  Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.

  Bottled as a 750ml in the 1980s and labelled as 'Pure Malt', this is a pre-cursor to the Yamazaki single malt. One only.

  Other reviews... Colour: gold. Nose: drier and more phenolic than the more recent 15yo. Tea, sandalwood, cedar wood, patchouli… Gets maltier after that. Hints of olive oil, waxed paper, fresh almonds. Less sexy, I’d say. No OBE yet on the nose. Mouth: we’re extremely close to the 15yo now, with roughly the same profile. Same rather big dryness. Grassy. Bigger spiciness arising, though (pepper, mustard.) Not an easy whisky. Finish: long, peppery, liquoricy and a little resinous. Comments: very punchy and very, very spicy old Yamazaki. 80 points
  - Serge Valentin, whiskyfun.com

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  Suntory Hibiki Japanese Harmony Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml)

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  "Exemplary blending skills and classically Hibiki."
  - whiskyadvocate.com

  Launched in March 2015 as the fifth addition to Suntory's celebrated "Hibiki"collection, "Harmony" follows on from Yamazaki and Hakushu Distiller's Reserve which are also younger, NAS (no age statement) whiskies, aimed at maintaining sales due to the scarcity of older whisky stocks. (Several years ago, Nikka decided to discontinue a large number of their whiskies due to increased demand and a decrease in supply).

  Details of the composition of Japanese Harmony haven’t been revealed, but, like the Distiller’s Reserve, it's likely a blend of young and old material. Single malts entering in the blend come from Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries, while grain whisky comes from Chita. The whisky resounds with calm complexity and “Wa,” oneness - at least that's how the producers like to describe it. 43% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Poised and complex, with typically lifted fruitiness: strawberry ice cream, pineapple, peach, balanced by delicate oak, bamboo shoot-like delicacy, then lemon. The palate is more rounded than that very forward nose, with toffee notes adding some weight. A touch of smoke comes along in the mid-palate, before fruits and caramelized coffee biscuits. Water allows the flavors to flood the palate. Exemplary blending skills and classically Hibiki.
  90 points - whiskyadvocate.com, Reviewed by: Dave Broom (Winter 2015)

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  Suntory Hakushu 18 Year Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700m) - NO GIFT BOX

  Hokuto, Yamanashi, JAPAN

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  Production wise, Suntory's Hakushu distillery (pronounced "Hack-shoo") is the largest malt whisky distillery not only in Japan, but in the world. Built in 1973 coinciding with Suntory's 50th anniversary, it's set amidst spectacular pine forests close to the Japanese Alps. Suntory also purchased the distillery surrounds to protect water quality and conserve the local environment. In fact, water from the district is considered the best in Japan, something Suntory have capitalised on by bottling and selling it throughout the country. All the barley required for single malt whisky production here is imported from Scotland or elsewhere (including countries like France, England and Australia). The resulting whiskies make a significant contribution to Suntory's large number of malts and blends. Due to the distillery's height above sea level (700m), low pressure distillation occurs naturally, said to contribute to the light, fruity style of the whiskies

  Other reviews... Unlike their colleagues in Scotland, Japanese distillers do not exchange stock for their blending requirements. This means that each distillery is set up to produce a wide range of styles. Hakushu uses four different types of malt (unpeated to heavy) run through four pairs of differently-shaped stills. Each single malt is a different blend of these bases. While still herbal, this example shows more sherried notes along with sour orange zest, tropical fruit, and some smoke. Complex. 43% Alc./Vol. 90 points - www.maltadvocate.com

  …The delivery though, makes this malt worth finding because for 20 seconds or so we have absolutely everything in complete harmony, and the degree of barley sweetness is just about perfect. Then all is lost to the duller oak tones again.
  86 points - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2012

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  Suntory Hakushu Distiller's Reserve Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml)

  Hokuto, Yamanashi, JAPAN

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  An intriguing NAS whisky from the ever-consistent Hakushu distillery. The Distiller's Reserve combines young, lightly peated and older, heavily peated malts rumoured to be up to eighteen years in age. Like it or not, these NAS releases have been crucial for the ongoing presence of Japanese distilleries on the shelves, allowing continued market access by marrying dwindling older barrels with younger stock coming online. Executed by expert blenders, the results can be distinctive and sometimes outstanding. If mixing is more your thing, this is said to make a fantastic Highball.

  Other reviews... On smelling the whisky, I found it had a grassy scent that struck me as different to other Japanese whiskies I’ve tasted in the past. After tasting the drink, I picked up flavours of mint, cucumber and fruit. Each flavour unfurled on my tongue, building up slowly over time. I also enjoyed the fact that the Distiller’s Reserve was so easy to drink. It had a smooth quality that chimed well with the ice in my glass. Whereas some whiskies leave behind a fiery aftertaste, the Hakushu went down as easily as a bottle of Peroni.  Another important note was the clean sensation. I found the drink gave my palate a sense of freshness that I’ve not experienced before with whisky. In conclusion, the Hakushu Distiller’s Reserve is a highly herbaceous single malt whisky that’s easy to drink, fresh to the taste and packed with fruity flavour. 2019 review - yamatomagazine.home.blog/

  Retasted Nov 2016... Subtle, with light wafts of fresh sawn American oak, gobstopper and stewed pear. Air contact draws out hints of granita biscuit. More presence in the mouth than the nose suggests with a nicely rounded, fresh delivery that's peppermint lozenge-like followed by cool mint confectionery melting in the aftertaste. Unexpected and quite delightful. 43% Alc./Vol. 90 points

  First tasted 2013 Pale straw gold colour. Moderately intense, grassy and mildly fruity aromatics combine with a malty-vanilla base and a soft, round, light to medium weighted delivery with cereal and vanilla flavours, nicely balanced alongside the gently buzzing spices that carry well into the aftertaste. Shows good persistence. 89 points

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  The Kurayoshi 18 Year Old Pure Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml)

  JAPAN

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  Jim Murray's Japanese Whisky of the Year for 2022.

  The small-scale craft (or Ji) whiskies from Kurayoshi have been impressive. Blenders here often combine malt whisky from Scotland with locally produced whisky. This is not an uncommon practice in Japan, and the exact breakdown typically remains undisclosed. There have been several strong reviews for the 18 YO (see below). One can't help noticing the similarity in packaging to Suntory's Yamazaki 18...

  Other reviews… The high-alcohol strength is apparent on the nose, which is dominated by pepper, clove, and star anise spices. A mouth-drawing concoction that begins softly, with honey, orange, and apple peel, then grows in scale at the expense of the sweetness. There’s a takeover by root ginger and bitter fruit skins. The long-lasting finish reverberates with crackling spices and sour fruits. (1,140 bottles) 88 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Jonny McCormick (Spring 2018)

  ...Same, made in Nippon etcetera. By the way these bottles don’t say ‘blended malt’, they say ‘pure malt’. And no no no, despite the label’s design, this is not Yamazaki 18. Other countries, other ways… Colour: straw. Nose: some wax and some white fruits, with a very Speyside-y development, all on vanilla and orchard fruits, with a touch of mint in the background. Ex-re-refill Glenfarclas springs to mind this time. With water: traditional Speyside. Mouth (neat): fruit syrup, malt, a little white chocolate, some preserved peaches, some crystalised oranges. This is solid. With water: sweet, easy, good. No, really, it’s good. Finish: medium, fruity, with notes of hop. IPA. Comments: £260 at some auction in Europe! I’m wondering if we couldn’t launder all of Scotland’s unsold malts by sticking nice labels with big kanjis on them. We could buy a small broken 100L pot still and then call all our sourced whiskies ‘Kaledonya Distillery Pure Malt’. Or don’t you even need to own a still to become a Japanese distiller? What do you say? Some money to be made, no? Ha, money. But yeah, this 18 is good, just not £260-good. 85 points. - Serge Valentin, whiskyfun.com

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  The Kurayoshi Pure Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml)

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  A fairly low profile Japanese whisky brand, Kurayoshi is produced at the Matsui Shuzou facility in the Tottori Prefecture, northwest of Kyoto, founded in 1910. Like several other Japanese blends, they combine malt whisky from Scotland with Japanese whisky. This is not an uncommon practice, and the exact breakdown of the whiskies remains undisclosed. The extent that these really are Japanese is open to argument. Serge at whisky-fun.com notes, “…some friends from over there - whom I trust – declared that all Kurayoshis were actually Scottish.” They do bare resemblances to mellow Highlanders.

  Tasting note: A three year old whisky matured in a bourbon cask. Deep gold. Strikes a balance between oak and sweet malt on the nose, with gentle fruitiness emerging as well as bready notes and hints of popcorn. There's subtle poached orchard fruit flavours (apple / pear), a splash of vanilla and a thrust of spicy warmth, with a medium dry, oily finish and low key peat. Tasted blind, you'd easily mistake it for a Speysider. 43% Alc./Vol.

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  The Kurayoshi 12 Year Old Pure Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml)

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  ABV: 43%

  Kurayoshi are one of a few Japanese small-scale craft (or Ji) whiskies to be released in Australia. Created in the shadow of Mt Daisen, at the Matsui Distillery, the whiskies benefit from the mountain’s crystal clear waters and over a century of expertise. The blenders here often combine malt whisky from Scotland with locally produced whisky. This is not an uncommon practice in Japan, and the exact breakdown typically remains undisclosed.

  Tasting note: Polished copper. Not vastly different to the 8 year old, showing the same subtle Summer yellow fruits, only softer again and with delicious succulence, a bigger finish and better length. It's delicately oily with cocoa-dusted stewed fruits and buzzing spices through the finish. The balance is perfect here, and it feels older than it actually is. Pick of the bunch. 43% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  Other reviews… This one’s ‘made in Japan’ according to the label, maybe that’s why the latter is deep purple (no, not particularly proud of that one). But what does ‘made in Japan’ really mean in Japan? Colour: straw. Nose: hold on, this is a very nice nose. Well, if they do indeed produce this in a certain ‘Matsui Distillery’, meaning that it would be actually distilled and matured there, well, kudos to them. If they’re simply independent bottlers in disguise, well, same, because this is nice, rather mineral and grassy at first, then with pears and apples, as well as a little sweet ale. It is William-Granty. With water: porridge, mud, and barley. Scottish. Mouth (neat): good, malty and sweet, with peaches and a citrusy development, with touches of peat this time. This is really good. With water: easy apple juice and muesli. Finish: medium, a little weaker now. Sweet barley. Comments: works.
  82 points - Serge Valentin, whisky-fun.com

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  The Milk & Honey Distillery Elements Sherry Single Malt Israeli Whisky (700ml)

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  ABV: 46%

  Judged World's Best Whisky at the 2023 World Whisky Awards.

  To create this whisky M&H commissioned seasoned Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez barrels from Spain. After twelve months in Jerez, the barrels were transported to the distillery and filled with new-make. It's not clear how or why, but this has been declared / classified as the first and only kosher sherry matured single malt whisky in the world. The shyness of the nose doesn't give away much, except that it's whisky. However it's more expressive on the palate where a nutty / dried-fruit kind of sherry is evident, followed by bitter cocoa. Youthful spices add lift and vibrancy before tea biscuit-like malt enters late. One of the drier sherried styles going around, but grows on you. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  Other reviews... "Fruity aromas of citrus zest and white peach with a dash of wood varnish. Sweet to the taste with a weighty mouthfeel, this whisky has flavours of golden syrup, vanilla, tropical fruit and iced tea, before a finish of oak tannins with hints of anise and lemon peel." - World’s Best Single Malt – Category Winner, Best Israeli Single Malt, Gold, World Whisky Awards 2023

  Bourbon casks kosher. Sherry casks unkosher. So what's this then?...Actually, I'm scratching my non covered bit of head to work it out. Like the peated malt, you get the feeling there is some kind of alien intervention that is playing games with the grape and sending confusing messages. The one thing that escapes the melee is the malt itself, which certainly manages to stand up for itself, and proudly. You know this is well made: the lusciousness of the mouthfeel confirms that. But...
  87 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2021

  GOLD - The Spirits Business, World Whisky Masters 2020
  GOLD - World Whisky Awards 2020

  Notes from the distillery... This single malt reveals robust flavours of red fruit, dark chocolate, and oaky notes. Aroma: Dominant rich red fruit notes, covered by gentle oak, caramel scent and lemon freshness. Palate: Medium bodied. Light fruity sherry sweetness, rich fruits and dark chocolate, followed by gentle oaky notes. Finish: Long. The dark chocolate notes linger in the palate for a while, followed by tobacco and oak notes.

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  The Milk & Honey Distillery Apex Dead Sea Cask Strength Single Malt Israeli Whisky (700ml)

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  ABV: 55.5%

  2023 sees a new addition to M&H's top-end Apex series arrive in Australia. Between 2018 and 2022, this expression was aged at the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth and one of the hottest with temperatures exceeding 50 degrees celsius. The extreme conditions make for some novel, if youthful, contemporary styles. 5556 bottles are on offer at 55% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  Other reviews... The Apex series is a line of rare and semi-experimental releases, this offering born (naturally) from aging at the Dead Sea. The spirit carries no other production information, except that it is aged in a variety of cask types all stored in this ultra-hot region. The results are solid...Lots of wood and fruit on the nose, a bit better balanced than the STR edition with the fruit taking on a more sultry, nuanced aroma that makes room for spices and some pepper amidst the base of apricots and orange peel. The palate fires off elements of banana, peaches, and more of that apricot character, all strong and lively. Much less floral than the STR, there’s still a touch of hibiscus here but it’s drowned out by red berries and a touch of chocolate. Beautiful but racy, and hard to put down. 112.4 proof. - drinkhacker.com

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  The Milk & Honey Distillery Apex Pomegranate Wine Cask Finish Cask Strength Single Malt Israeli Whisky (700ml)

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  ABV: 59.5%

  Milk & Honey's head Distiller, Tomer Goren, specifically selects exceptional casks with ouststanding flavour profiles for each batch of the Apex Series. And some very unusual casks make the grade. This batch represents the first and only single malt in the world to be finished in fortified style pomegranate wine casks for a period of six months. The nose is somewhat sharp and citric and needs time to settle in, but remains relatively muted with low definition malt and sweet fruit character. On the palate, creamy malt is framed by a pleasant bitterness. It's intense and tongue tingling, but like the nose the flavours never quite take off, the overall impression being something akin to berry infused dark chocolate. 59.5% Alc./Vol. Note: ABV may vary from batch to batch.

  Category Winner at the 2021 World Whisky Awards

  Notes from the producers... AROMA: Ripe pomegranate, followed by a swirl of rich vanilla, roasted coffee and butterscotch. Strong earthiness, accompanied by notes of orris root, spearmint and freshly baked sour apple. PALATE: Juicy, with crushed pomegranate grains, dried figs and a bouquet of spicy-sour herbs. FINISH: Long and dry, with a hint of toasted oak, followed by sourdough pretzels with a side of red fruits.

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  The Milk & Honey Distillery Elements Peated Single Malt Israeli Whisky (700ml)

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  ABV: 46%

  Matured in barrels that previously held Islay whisky, then blended with ex-bourbon barrels left to mature under the hot Tel Aviv sun. The result is a delicate, rather mellow and lightly peated whisky. Non Chill Filtered. Classified Kosher.

  Other reviews... Well distilled, though the half-hearted peat is never entirely convincing. 46% Alc./Vol. 84.5 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2021

  Notes from the producer... Aroma: Delightfully fresh. A distinct smoky, earthy scent opens to a unique balance of vanilla and oak notes, with a final hint of lemon. Palate: Medium bodied. Vanilla sweetness is followed by a delicate peat touch. A light spiciness accompanies ginger and lemon flavours. Finish: Long. The peat coats the mouth, with delicate oak and lemon flavours lingering on the tongue.

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  The Milk & Honey Distillery Elements Red Wine Cask Single Malt Israeli Whisky (700ml)

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  Ex-red wine barrels that were sourced from Israel's finest wineries were picked for this edition in M & H's 'Elements' trilogy. A ginger-like keynote gives definite warmth to the opening sniffs, leading into a dryish, malty nose with vanilla and fruit sweetness developing. It's more winey in the mouth, where a gentle astringency adds a grippy tactile dimension in tandem with the spices. A malty - red berry thread surfaces, giving a juicy dried berry-like character to the finish. There's hints of dried coconut too, followed by lingering wood spices. Non Chill Filtered. Kosher. 46% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Whichever red wine they used, you get the distinct feeling it was pretty full bodied and dry.... A malt which handsomely repays time and perseverance as the Murray Method certainly unlocks far more complexity than at first seems apparent... complex and superbly well-weighted. 92.5 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2021
  

  Does it make any sense to use some Israeli wine casks to mature an Israeli malt whisky? You decide… (I have to say I’m glad they don’t make much wine in Scotland). Colour: deep gold. Nose: bready and ‘world’. Guinness, cakes, bachelor’s jam, cherry liqueur, some earthy pepper. Certainly better ‘focused’ than a Welsh whisky we tried the other day, on the other hand I’m not finding any watercress. Mouth: bites you a wee bit, with some pepper and leaves, while I’m not finding much fruitiness. Not quite a fan of this, while I’m quite a fan of M&H’s more ‘traditional’ expressions, especially their very good ‘Founder’s Edition’ from last year. Finish: a little bitter and dry. Comments: not totally for me, as expected, and perhaps a waste of excellent malt whisky if you ask me. BTW I’m sure the wine was good too, but both mixed together? I’m really not 100% sure, these combos being pretty tricky everywhere around the globe, in my opinion… 78 points - whiskyfun.com

  Notes from the producers... Aroma: Red dried fruits, ginger, oak, and delicate coconut bouquet lead a gentle mineral perfume. Palate: Light bodied. Wine flavours coat the mouth, accompanied by subtle oak and vanilla notes, followed by gentle floral blossoms. Finish: Medium. The dried fruits and wine linger, finishing with a touch of dark raisins.

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  The Milk & Honey Distillery Classic Single Malt Israeli Whisky (700ml)

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  ABV: 46%

  Milk & Honey is Israel's first single malt distillery, operating since 2014 in the south of Tel Aviv. All of the distillery’s products are Kosher. The Classic is made using the finest ex-bourbon casks and special red-wine STR casks, giving it a light, balanced character.

  Tasting note: Wizz Fizz confectionary, light cocoa and a little lemon on the nose. A light to medium bodied whisky offering a low-key malty burst followed by hints of dried grass, peppercorns and a spicy, gently bitter finish. The aftertaste is brisk with fresh oak, white pepper and light grassiness. Non chill filtered. 46% Alc./Vol.

  Notes from the bottler... Nose: Gentle vanilla sweetness, almond nougat, followed by light oak and floral notes. Palate: Light body, vanilla, caramel and honey sweetness, balanced by warm woody notes and light black pepper spiciness. Finish: Clean and delicate. The oak notes lingers in the palate for a while with a nice light spiciness.

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  Togouchi Sakurao Japanese Single Malt Whisky (700ml)

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  ABV: 43%

  This is one of the first whiskies from Sakurao Distillery (formerly Chugoku Jozo) to be distilled in Japan. Previously, they've been producing Togouchi whisky - aged in a railway tunnel in the Hiroshima mountains, but using sourced whiskies from overseas. Sakurao, on the other hand is 100% Japanese, aged in Sakurao in four different cask types (ex-Bourbon, ex-Sherry, American Oak & Mizunara). There's reportedly a bit of peat to this youngster. 43% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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  Domaine des Hautes Glaces Vulson White Rhino Rye (700ml)

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  ABV: 40%

  Born from a partnership between the Domaine des Hautes Glaces distillery and Xavier Padovani, former global ambassador for Hendrick’s Gin and Monkey Shoulder whisky. The brand was launched in Summer 2014 with the label taking its name from Marcus Vulson de la Colombiere, the man who in 1616 built the 400 year old castle which houses the distillery.

  Run by Fred Revol, owner and master distiller, Domaines des Hautes Glaces is a farm-to-glass operation, growing, malting, brewing and distilling from its own 100% organically grown rye. Distillation takes place in a small copper pot still through which the spirit passes three times. The still is heated directly by a wood-burning fire, which is manually controlled. The entire approach is an attempt to harness the terroir of the region.

  Tasting note: Clear. Lifted new-make bouquet offers olive sour dough, whitepepper and sauerkraut-like notes. Light entry builds to a peppery, waxy, sour dough and sauerkraut profile; finish includes whitepepper, mineral plus hints of caraway and baked citrus in the fade. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... 4.5 Stars - www.diffordsguide.com

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  Warenghem Distillery Armorik Classic Single Malt Whisky (700ml)

  Brittany, FRANCE

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  ABV: 46%

  Warenghem distillery is located in Lannion in the north of Brittany. Originally the company produced a herbal elixir (still available today) then moved on to fruit liqueurs. They began making blended whiskeys in 1987 and then tackled the single malt category in 1998, an unusual move. It has paid off in spades as they've won several awards in a short time. The cornerstone of the range, Armorik Classic, brings together the best from the warehouse in a marriage of sherry and bourbon casks of different ages. Non chill filtered.

  Tasting note: Pale straw gold. Pure and attractive scents of gobstopper, marshmallow and sweet malt. Aeration adds a whiff of pepper. Seamlessly integrates flavours of cocoa, lightly peppered malt and sooty peat followed by hints of beeswax, dried banana and almond biscotti in the finish. Outstanding purity and poise. 46% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Armorik is made by Distilleries Warenghem in the Brittany region of Northern France and you expect something gutsy and rugged. This is nothing of the sort, though the relatively high strength and the fact that it's non-chill filtered ensure plenty of taste, including a scattering of spices that tickle and tingle the palate at the finish. Before then, though, the key flavors are vanilla, honeyed cereal, overripe melon, and banana. Delightful. 84 points - www.maltadvocate.com, (Winter 2011) Reviewed by: Dominic Roskrow

  ...the oak is confident enough to go head to head with the big barley: complex, lively stuff; attrctive, gristy sweetness. Subtle oils spread the barley intensity. Dries towards a powdery vanilla. Quietly sophisticated malt. 88 points - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2014

  "An extremely well-made, if young, spirit. One to watch." - David Broom, whiskymag.com

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• Warenghem Distillery Armorik Dervenn 10 Year Old Single Malt French Whisky (700ml)

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  Aged in oak barrels sourced from the last cooper in Brittany, this a singular product with real provenance. Serge at whiskyfun.com tasted an earlier 4-5 year old Dervenn release and was impressed, stating "...I’d call it export-quality French malt whisky." So with the extra age of this bottling you can be sure it'll be better again. 46% Alc./Vol.

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• Warenghem Distillery Armorik 15 Year Old Single Malt French Whisky (700ml)

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  Category winner, Best French Single Malt between 13 and 20 years old category, World Whiskeys Awards 2023.

  One of Warenghem's oldest bottlings to date spent nine years in Bourbon barrels before finishing its maturation in Sherry casks for an additional six years. Armorik's typically rich barley profile will be on show, punctuated by notes of exotic fruits, honey, spices and just a hint of peat smoke. From an outturn of 1500 bottles. 46% Alc./Vol.

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  2015 Warenghem Distillery Armorik Single Cask Australian Exclusive Cask Strength Single Malt French Whisky (700ml)

  Brittany, FRANCE

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  ABV: 58.7%

  French whiskies are so rarely encountered here that when they do arrive they come with a sense of mystery. Yet, if there are regional challengers to the malts that emerge from Scotland's Western Highlands, then Northern France would have to be one. Whiskies from Brittany can be hugely flavoursome, capturing a sense of place with the freshness of the seashore and a touch of rusticity that's occasionally augmented by varying degrees of peat. Kornog and Warenghem are standouts, the latter offering whiskies under their Armorik label. When the Australian importers visited Brittany earlier in the year, their barrel selection came with a further French twist: Full-term maturation in a cask that previously held Pineau des Charentes - a speciality aperitif of Cognac, generally categorised as a fortified wine (aka 'mistelle' or 'vin de liqueur' in France, however, being a blend of grape must and eau-de-vie it could be argued that the genre is more akin to a liqueur). There is one cask only, all for Australia and the whisky it yielded continues a theme of beautifully rounded, utterly mouthfilling and wonderfully textural malts from Warenghem, this time with a light honey, fruit compote and sponge cake character in the mix. On the palate, poached fruits work to heighten the succulence of the barley before trailing off with lively spices, vanilla and honey. Hints of brine and pepper add vitality to the finish as does a slightly tart quince or citric note. It's wound up in a beautifully integrated delivery that's dangerously easy to drink uncut. With water the profile loses some of its finer points, but fluffs into a deliciously creamy dram. Distilled in October 2015 and bottled in February 2023, the visual presentation might lack sophistication, however the final result has exceeded the importer's expectations. 150 bottles are on offer. 58.7% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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• Warenghem Distillery Armorik Sherry Cask Single Malt French Whisky (700ml)

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  A fairly youthful, entry level malt in the Armorik core range, aged in old Oloroso sherry casks. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  Other reviews... We had tried a 'sherry finish' at 40% vol. back in 2012 that was still a bit hesitant, but I know there's been big progress since back then, generally speaking. Colour: light gold. Nose: nice and cakey, I'd even dare mention kouign amann, that wonderful Breton cake that's shock-full of butter and caramel. Other than that, we have the usual walnut cake, which I always love, raisins, honey and dried figs. It's perfect easy sherry, and full-maturation this time. Mouth: very good, classic easier sherry indeed, with a little more citrus on the palate, marmalade, vanilla, honey… Nothing to throw away here, on the contrary, we're in the same league as that of the younger sherried Scottish malts. The well-reputed ones. Finish: rather long, a little tenser, fruitier, with some mandarine liqueur (Mandarine Napoléon) plus honey and fudge. Comments: works very well. 84 points - whiskyfun.com

  Notes from the producers... NOSE: Intense, very fine and elegant, subtly influenced by the sherry. The delicacy of vanilla and citrus is revealed with a touch of mint and dried fruit. MOUTH: Nicely balanced and well rounded, with notes of crème brûlée, plums and roasted almonds. FINISH: Light vanilla aroma, warm from the sherry, spicy.

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• Warenghem Distillery Armorik Yeun Elez Jobic Single Malt French Whisky (700ml)

  Brittany, FRANCE

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  Armorik's new line of heavily peated single malts called 'Yeun Elez', sees the first release matured in a mix of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, with the barley peated to around 50ppm. Made with Scottish malt using local water and pot stills, the whisky is named for a swamp considered in local legend to be the Gateway to Hell. The story goes, Tadic-Coz knew the secret and the ritual of locking the souls of ghosts in the body of a black dog. He instructed the young Jobic to guide the dog towards the door of the Underworld. The latter, going from presbytery to presbytery, led the black dog to the rector of Commana. Together, at sunset, they threw the black dog into the Yeun Elez swamp, condemning the ghost to hell.

  Notes from the producers suggest medicinal peat (camphor, cloves) but supported by fruity notes of bananas, cooked peaches, and pastry (cream pastry). The smoke rounds the palate while hints of citrus add freshness. 46% Alc./Vol. Non-chill-filtered.

  Other reviews... This is peated Armorik and Armorik is the real pioneer of Breton (and French for that matter) whisky – if you don't take some very small and somewhat unlikely earlier operations into account. They've been using Scottish malt peated to 50ppm. Colour: white wine. Nose: close to Ardmore, so rather 'lighter' than what those 50ppm suggested, but still clearly a peater, fresh, ashy ala CI, with some mint and some lemongrass. Some chalk too. It's clean, a tad uncomplicated, and yet very pleasant. Mouth: real good, pretty sweet, peaty and peppery, with some sweet apples and pears. This time we're thinking of peaty Benriach, even is comparison isn't reason. Finish: long, grassier, with rather what we sometimes call a 'farmy peat'. Comments: perfectly all right, just (probably) a little young, with edges that are still a little rough. Some progress for sure since last time I tried this expression. 80 points - whiskyfun.com

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  Tasting note: Brilliant amber / polished copper colour. Nutty and fruity overtones with hints of unripe cantaloupe amid the wood. Everything seems to be in similar measure; Difficult to pin down. Firm and peppery with almost crunchy, grainy malt ; drying oak to finish plus understated, sooty peat and a touch of vapo-rub. Moderate length. Skillfully balanced and more complex than first impressions suggest. 46% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Armorik has been making whisky for more than twelve years; it's growing in confidence, and the quality is improving. There's peat in the malt here, and it gives the whisky a feisty and earthy quality. The spirit is matured first in Armorik oak barrels and then transferred to sherry. Sherry and peat is a tough trick to pull off and this just about gets away with it, with coastal brine and lemon rubbing up against wood smoke, barley, and honey. 81 points
  - maltadvocate.com, (Winter 2011) Reviewed by: Dominic Roskrow

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• White Oak Eigashima 7 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured Single Malt Japanese Whisky (500ml)

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  ABV: 50%

  Akashi's White Oak Distillery in Eigashima continues its steady and varied run of releases with a Speyside-inspired malt aged in quality sherry casks. You can expect all the typically rich, fruity notes that accompany sherry maturations including dried berries, dark chocolate, charred oak and gentle spices. Some tasters report delicate peat input too (think smoke, iodine and a bit of campfire). Bottled at 50%, it's also on the heavier side for Japanese whisky. Non chill filtered.

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• White Oak Tokinoka Black Blended Japanese Whisky (500ml)

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  New from Akito Ueda, Master Blender of White Oak distillery, this 50% malt and 50% grain whisky blend comes aged in three different casks (Bourbon, Xeres and new oak). The malt bestows a nice roundness in the mouth with a spicy and creamy counterpoint. Bottled at 50% Alc./Vol.

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• White Oak Eigashima Sherry Cask Finish Blended Japanese Whisky (500ml)

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  ABV: 50%

  White Oak Distillery have released two new limited editions for 2020 to celebrate the 101st anniversary of their licence to distill. It's not the first time the distillery has highlighted the fact that they were licensed before Kotobukiya (Suntory) and Nikka. However they didn't actually build Japan's first whisky distillery. That was left to Yamazaki.

  White Oaks new blend and single malt are both sherry matured and named after the parent company. Suitably, the presentation is reminiscent of a century ago, featuring the old Eigashima logo and trademark. The blend is made from 100% UK malt and grain whiskies, finished in sherry casks and bottled at 50% Alc./Vol.

  Located in the city of Akashi in Hyogo Prefecture, west of Kobe, the White Oak distillery was founded by Eigashima Shuzo - a Sake and Shochu producer since 1888. Despite an early license to manufacture whisky, it was only when the company moved to their current facilities in 1984 that White Oak Distillery was born. The stills here are in operation for just a few month’s of the year, so production is minuscule. Since 2017 Eigashima ceased making Shochu to re-focus their energy into making whisky. They're now working six days a week from April through to July in order to maximise output. Currently there are around 1200 casks ageing at White Oak, the oldest stocks being around eight years old. Most of the maturation is done in first fill Bourbon casks (ex Wild Turkey) and new Sherry casks. However, the warehouse holds everything from refill American to re-charred Shochu casks, Cognac casks, Tequila Casks and even some very special locally coopered casks made from Konara - often reserved for ageing Shochu.

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• White Oak Eigashima Tokinoka Blended Japanese Whisky (500ml)

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  ABV: 40%

  Apart from familiar names like Suntory or Nikka, there are less known distilleries now hitting our shores, and just as worthy of consideration. Perhaps the least known of Japan’s whisky producers is White Oak, but it has a legitimate claim to be the country’s oldest with a license to make whisky granted in 1919 — four years before Yamazaki was built. It's located in the city of Akashi in Hyogo Prefecture, west of Kobe, facing the Seto Inland Sea. The distillery was founded by Eigashima Shuzo in 1888 to produce sake. Eigashima Shuzo obtained a license to manufacture whisky in 1919, but it was when the company moved to their current facilities in 1984 that White Oak Distillery was born.

  White Oak’s whisky stills are only in operation for one month every year and so their production is very small. It's unclear whether this is a mixture of single malts only or whether grain whisky is also included in Tokinoka, (an intriguing word that translates as "fragrance of time" in Japanese). Beautifully packaged. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• 963 Axis Malt & Grain Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml)

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  ABV: 46%

  Sasanokawa Shuzo (aka 'Bamboo-River Brewing') launched this new addition to their 963 range on the Japanese market in 2019. Based in the city of Koriyama (postcode 963) they expanded into whisky in the 1940s, long before the start of Japan's whisky boom. This represents a high-end complement to their entry level whisky portfolio. 46% Alc./vol.

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• 963 Yamakazura 21 Year Old Cask Strength Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml)

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  ABV: 58.2%

  ‘Yamazakura’ is a relatively new brand in the Sasanokawa portfolio. The Japanese company dating back to 1765 has been traditionally known for their sake and schochu. Based in the city of Koriyama (postcode 963) they expanded into whisky in the 1940s, long before the start of Japan's whisky boom. This represents a high-end complement to their entry level whisky range. Yamazakura distillery in Koriyama city was reportedly mothballed in 1998, however the Akuto family who were releasing blended malt whisky from their Hanyu distillery vatted with Scotch from Aberlour distillery, sold their Hanyu stocks to Sasanokawa in 2000. They in turn stored this whisky in their barrelhouse with their own ageing stock. Ichiro Akuto brought back most of this stock to release as the first Ichiro’s malt – the now infamous card series. As the story goes, what was retained by Sasanokawa Shuzo has gone into this blend - so it should include Yamazakura and Hanyu whiskies as well as some Taoshuzo malt. Reportedly never offered outside of Japan. 58.2% Alc./Vol. Very limited stocks.

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  963 Black Label "Smooth & Peaty" Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml)

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  ABV: 46%

  Sasanokawa Shuzo (also behind the Yamazakura whiskies) has created a charming malt and grain blend here. Located in Koriyama, Fukushima prefecture, the company has been producing whisky since 1946, however their history is in sake and shochu which they've made since the late 1700s. The provenance of the liquid is not disclosed, however in true Japanese style, the producers say the flavour is aimed at "delightful surprise".

  Tasting note: Pale, almost water-like. Primary, floral-fruity notes with distinct ripe pear, perhaps a little vanilla too. Light to medium bodied. Spices add interest and depth – as does a light smokiness. Fruity and more succulent towards the finish. Simple but easy to like. The palate delivers more than the nose suggests. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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  963 Red Label "Rich & Sweet" Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml)

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  ABV: 43%

  Sasanokawa Shuzo (also behind the Yamazakura whiskies) has created a charming malt and grain blend here. Located in Koriyama, Fukushima prefecture, the company has been producing whisky since 1946, however their history is in sake and shochu which they've made since the late 1700s. The provenance of the liquid is not disclosed, however in true Japanese style, the producers say the flavour is aimed at "delightful surprise".

  Tasting note: [20ml sample] Unlike Shuzo's Black Label, this is unpeated, with some of the liquid coming finished in sherry casks. Shy opening scents develop to attractive fruity, dried pear and apple over light vanilla. Medium weight with a decent injection of malt and spice through the mid palate. Hints of dried fruits, with warming spices adding zest to the finish. Seems more complex and substantial than its smokey sibling. 43% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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• 2013 Adelphi High Coast 10 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Swedish Whisky (700ml)

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  $239. 99

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  ABV: 57.1%

  Formerly known as 'Box Distillery', High Coast started production in 2010 with the inaugural release in 2014. Already famous for their peated styles, the quality must be impressive to have caught Adelphi's attention! Cask 1527 was matured in a first fill oloroso hogshead yielding 320 bottles at 57.1% Alc./Vol. Expect deep, complex notes of earthy peat and dark chocolate. Non chill filtered.

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• 2015 Adelphi Penderyn 8 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Welsh Whisky (700ml)

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  $260. 00

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  ABV: 56.9%

  From the Penderyn distillery, the first Welsh distillery in over a century, named for the small village of Penderyn near which it's situated. Originally employing a single Faraday still, this 2015 distillate may include some pot still material, as two traditional pot stills were added in 2014. The selection from Adelphi produced 247 bottles from a first-fill bourbon barrel. 56.9% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  Other reviews... "I'm not sure what cask has been used, but it has elevated this Pendenryn into an extraordinary Welsh dram - a lovely balance that would go well with a decent breakfast overlooking the Welsh coast." - whiskybase.com

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• 2013 Adelphi Smogen 10 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Swedish Whisky (700ml)

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  $390. 00

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  ABV: 58.1%

  A lesser-known European distillery makes an appearance in the latest Adelphi outturn: a single cask from Swedish upstart, Smogen. Named after a picture-book fishing village on the Skagerrak, the part of the North Sea between Denmark, Sweden and Norway, the distillery was founded in 2009 by lawyer, Pär Caldenby, who is also an author. He and his team produce heavily peated styles matured in Bourbon and Sherry casks. Rarely encountered in Australia, the yield was 232 bottles from a single x-Bourbon cask. 58.1% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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• 2018 Adelphi Akkeshi 3 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml)

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  ABV: 57.8%

  Part of their 30th Birthday celebrations is this curious Adelphi release from the little known Akkeshi Distillery in Hokkaido. Founded in 2013 by the Kenten Company, Akkeshi is sometimes referred to as the little Lagavulin due to its similarities to the famous Scottish distillery. Distilled in 2018, this expression spent its time in a first-fill ex-bourbon barrel before being bottled with no added colour, no chill filtration and at cask strength. The style is summed up as "elegantly peated." Those lucky enough to taste it have noted its precocious maturity at just three years old. 57.8% Alc./Vol. 253 bottles on offer globally.

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• 2018 Adelphi Spirit of Yorkshire 5 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt English Whisky (700ml)

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  ABV: 48%

  The Spirit of Yorkshire distillery has been in operation since May 2016 and is a first for the district. Home of the superb Filey Bay range, the team has already received rave reviews for multiple expressions. This five-year-old was distilled in 2018, rested in a first-fill Moscatel cask until 2023, when a total of 330 bottles were independently released by Adelphi. While sherries like Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso are well known in single malt whisky maturation, Moscatel is much more unusual. The varietal is known for its floral aromas (orange blossom, jasmine and honeysuckle) as well as citric notes like lime and grapefruit. 48% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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• Adelphi The Winter Queen 9 Year Old Fusion Cask Strength Whisky (700ml)

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  ABV: 52.7%

  "A true Sherry bomb".

  The first edition 'Winter Queen' is another Adelphi Fusion, following on from the Glover, Kincardine and The E&K bottlings – each being a marriage of either Scotch and Japanese whisky or Scotch and Indian whisky. This time, Dutch single malt enters the mix. The Scottish contribution comes from one American oak ex bourbon barrel from Longmorn and a couple of liters of Glenrothes from an ex sherry butt, blended with two ex Oloroso sherry hogsheads from Millstone (Zuidam distillery) Baarle Nassau, in the Netherlands, a producer famous for sherried styles.

  Described as “a true sherry bomb”, it's another fitting tribute whisky to a great Scot: The label references Elizabeth Stuart, born in Falkland Palace in Fife in 1596, the eldest daughter of King James VI of Scotland. After a brief reign as Queen of Bohemia, Elizabeth spent most of her life in The Hague. In the face of war and exile, her shrewd diplomacy, tenacity and humour saw her political and cultural influence extend across Europe. Bottled at natural cask strength, non chill filtered and with no added colour, the Winter Queen was limited to 866 bottles world wide. Extremely limited.

  Notes from Adelphi... Nose: drying with chocolade and desiccated coconut, Scotch pancakes with bacon coated in maple syrup, polished floorboards, Manilla envelopes and dark toffee. Palate: crème caramel, Maraschino cherries, rhubarb crumble and molasses with roast meat jus in the development. Finish: soft and creamy with all the hallmarks of a good Sunday lunch including the rowan and quince jelly. 52.7% Alc./Vol.

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  A Scotch-Dutch fusion collector's edition.

  A very ambitious blending exercise, considerably older than the first edition Winter Queen, the composition here takes a different trajectory: part of a refill ex-sherry butt from Mortlach, part of a refill ex-sherry butt from Bowmore, part of an ex-sherry butt from an undisclosed Highland distillery, part of two refill ex-bourbon hogsheads distilled at Teaninich combined with a Dutch component - part of a first fill ex-PX sherry hogshead distilled at Zuidam Distillery, Baarle-Nassau, in the Netherlands. The latter is the youngest whisky in the Fusion. All of the Scotch single malts are more than thirty years of age. Limited to 400 bottles world wide. Extremely limited allocation.

  Notes from Adelphi... Colour: mahogany in colour, with amber lights. Nose: slightly nose drying, with blueberry compote, saddle soap and a dusting of coffee powder. Maritime notes also start to become apparent (moss and driftwood). Palate: to taste, Parma Violets with highland toffee and touch of smoke creeping through. Finish: a long finish with hints of dark chocolate and freshly ground coffee in abundance. 54.5% Alc./Vol.

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• 2016 Akashi 4 Year Old Single Cask No.61966 "Ghost Series No.15" Cask Strength Single Malt Japanese Whisky (500ml)

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  ABV: 61.5%

  A now very rare item that sold out in under ten minutes on release. Selected by Japanese whisky godfather, Stefan van Eycken with Hideo Yamaoka as part of their 'Ghost Series', edition #15 is a 4-year old Akashi, made from single malts matured in sherry and bourbon barrels which were then vatted in a single port cask for one year. With only 849 bottles produced, it will be on collector's radars. Beautiful presentation. 61.5% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  Other reviews... Nose: Highly sweet but it's a tad dreary. Prunes, dried leaves, and tiny bit of spiciness. I guess they call them dark fruits for a reason. Digging deeper, there's that sweet potato tanginess if you look for it. Palate: Deep, dark sherry that stuck around after last call. Water brings out dark chocolate. Finish: Great tannins and nuttiness, A slight tinge of bitterness alongside mint and cinnamon. Shochu sticks around. Another wonderful entry in the Ghost series. Tawny means "orange-brown or yellowish-brown colour." Yes I had to look the word up. That definition matches this profile quite well: the sherry here shows through but it's taken on a slightly darker, more ominous role. Japanese whisky gets its share of fortified wine cask aging, but this character certainly isn't found anywhere else. Perhaps that's the shochu speaking? - nomunication.jp

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• White Oak Akashi Meisei Japanese Blended Whisky (500ml)

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  ABV: 40%

  "Meïsei" translates as 'celebrity' in Japanese. Reports have it that this whisky was made with 45% American oak matured single malt and was released exclusively for the French market.

  Other reviews... Spicy and savory with dark soy sauce, the blackened bark of a hunk of roasted meat, peppercorn, fennel, and faint lemon zest. Lemon meringue pie and tangerine flavors; quite sweet, with lovely flowing spices throughout, and a few green notes, but when the creamy fudge comes in, the ride is over. Compared with the standard blend, this has greater balance, benefiting from the absence of the more abrasive spices and herbal aromas. Abrupt finish, leaving a hollow spiciness behind.
  82 points - Jonny McCormick (Winter 2016), www.maltadvocate.com

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• The Akkeshi Boshu Peated Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml)

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  ABV: 55%

  The super limited Akkeshi Boshu peated represents the third release and the ninth season in the distillery's series of 24 Sekki, Japan's distinctive cycle of seasons in which solar terms represent the seasons dividing the year into twenty four equal parts, such as the beginning of Spring and the Summer solstice.  'Boshu' or "Sowing Of The Grain" marks a time of the year when grains mature and when fireflies appear, as depicted on the label. Bottled at 55% after three years of ageing, the smoke here is described as being of a campfire quality, with additional chocolate and fruit notes. Approximately 9000 bottles are on offer worldwide.

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• Amahagan World Malt Edition No. 2 Red Wine Wood Finish Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml)

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  $150. 00

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  ABV: 47%

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  One of the newest and smallest distilleries in Japan, Amahagans first releases only contain a small amount of their own new make spirit. The rest of the blend is sourced from similarly small distilleries Strathearn and Eden Mill, both from Scotland. On the shores of Lake Biwa in Nagahama City, the Amahagan (see what they did there?) World Malt Edition whiskies explore their unique blend from 4 different types of cask maturation or finishing. Numbers 2, 3 and 4 from this series are based on No. 1.

  Edition No. 2 is finished in a red wine cask. Showcasing the change in fruit character this process can bring, expect to get much more red fruit influence while still retaining a mild malt driven astringency and citrus peel freshness.

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• Amahagan World Malt Edition No. 3 Mizunara Wood Finish Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml)

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  $160. 00

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  ABV: 47%

  Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such may have some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.
  
  One of the newest and smallest distilleries in Japan, Amahagans first releases only contain a small amount of their own new make spirit. The rest of the blend is sourced from similarly small distilleries Strathearn and Eden Mill, both from Scotland. On the shores of Lake Biwa in Nagahama City, the Amahagan (see what they did there?) World Malt Edition whiskies explore their unique blend from 4 different types of cask maturation or finishing. Numbers 2, 3 and 4 from this series are based on No. 1.
  
  Edition No. 3 is finished in a Mizunara wood cask. The easy drinker of the series, this expression brings sweet, spicy wood character to the zingy malt base, cutting a fine balance between the two.

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• Amahagan World Malt Edition No. 4 Yamazakura Wood Finish Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml)

  JAPAN

  $140. 00

  Bottle

  $1680.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 47%

  Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such may have some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.
  
  One of the newest and smallest distilleries in Japan, Amahagans first releases only contain a small amount of their own new make spirit. The rest of the blend is sourced from similarly small distilleries Strathearn and Eden Mill, both from Scotland. On the shores of Lake Biwa in Nagahama City, the Amahagan (see what they did there?) World Malt Edition whiskies explore their unique blend from 4 different types of cask maturation or finishing. Numbers 2, 3 and 4 from this series are based on No. 1.
  
  Edition No. 4 has been finished in a Yamazakura wood cask. A very Japanese treatment, Yamazakura wood imparts a light cherry blossom flavour on the nose and palate. A bouquet of light flavours adorn this whisky, a very pleasant drop.

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• Amahagan World Malt Edition No.1 Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml)

  JAPAN

  $140. 00

  Bottle

  $1680.00 Dozen

  Sold Out

  ABV: 47%

  Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such may have some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.
  
  One of the newest and smallest distilleries in Japan, Amahagan's first releases only contain a small amount of their own new make spirit. The rest of the blend is sourced from similarly small distilleries Strathearn and Eden Mill, both from Scotland. On the shores of Lake Biwa in Nagahama City, the Amahagan (see what they did there?) World Malt Edition whiskies explore their unique blend from 4 different types of cask maturation or finishing. Numbers 2, 3 and 4 from this series are based on No. 1.

  Edition No. 1 is matured in Bourbon barrels, showcasing their blend in it's most unaltered form. Expect some light fruit richness with some lively rounding vanilla and a tight malt finish.

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