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Stauning Smoke Danish Single Malt Whisky (700ml)

DENMARK

$149. 99
Bottle
$1799.88 Dozen

ABV: 47%

Made using barley smoked over heather and local peat, this is a nice addition to Stauning's core range. The style echoes Ardmore or peated Arran's with more sweet wood smoke or Highland peat than maritime character; the whisky glides across the tongue with a creamy, malty middle that gets lightly fruity and finely tannic towards the finish. Spices build, the smokiness persisting like a silky glaze over the malt, adding texture and length, ending with a delicious warming tang. Matured for 5-6 years in a mix of first-fill Bourbon, Madeira, Jamaica Rum and Virgin American oak casks. 47% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Batch 1-2022 tasted from a 50ml sample.
Other reviews... Gold color. Grainy aromas and flavors of whole grain bread dough, roasted sesame, cedar, arugula, incense, and wet barrel with a round, crisp, medium body and a tingling, medium-length finish displaying accents of green peppercorns. A young, zesty Whisky with a flashy, oaky style. Gold Medal - tastings.com

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Stauning Floor Malted Danish Rye Whisky (700ml)

DENMARK

$129. 99
Bottle
$1559.88 Dozen

ABV: 48%

Stauning's first official product remains one of their best. Direct-fire distilled from floor malted rye and matured for 3-4 years in new American oak, this big yet balanced Danish whisky offers generous rye character from start to finish. Dense, toasty grains on the nose follow through to a full bodied, rounded, spiced-up delivery that pulls through flavours of crusty rye fruit bread as well as hints of caraway, vanilla bean and dark chocolate, ending tactile, oily and intense. Slightly restrained in terms of overall length, but lots of oomph for rye lovers to enjoy and experiment with. 48% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Batch 4-2022 tasted from a 50ml sample.
Other reviews... The best [malted ryes] I have encountered is from Alberta. Stauning has a different persona, retaining some of the sharper elements of unmalted rye, too. And from this evidence it is taking a quite and now magnificent shape. 94.5 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2023
Distilled predominantly from floor-malted locally grown rye, the first impression is one of spiciness, with peppercorn, clove, cardamom, dark rye bread, dried apple rings, cinnamon bark, and pear. It's like a country kitchen in the fall. The taste is initially light and creamy, like malted milk, though the body fattens up with red apple, cranberry, clove, and pepper, ending with Bramley apples and a pleasant spiciness. 88 points - whiskyadvocate.com
...A captivating whisky full of intriguing complexity. Broad flavours of bacon and smoky peat balance beautifully with the zesty tang of citrus fruit, sweet corn and pepper. A hint of tea gives an extra level of deliciousness. Incredibly drinkable. 96 points - International Wine & Spirits Competition

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Stauning El Clasico Danish Rye Whisky (700ml)

DENMARK

Reduced from $145.00
$120. 00
Bottle
$1440.00 Dozen

ABV: 46.3%

Described as "a Nordic whisky demon with Iberian blood flowing through its veins", Stauning's El Clasico Rye sees additional time in x-vermouth casks. The unusual nose presents muted prune and dried peel aromas with burgeoning rye richness; Harder to pin down on the palate, falling somewhere close to a drier style malted rye, then slightly nondescript through the middle stages before developing cinnamon, bitter peel and herbal definition as the vermouth rallies. Ends warming, dry and palate cleansing. Obvious Manhattan potential - which is no doubt what the creators had in mind. 46.3% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... This vermouth-finished rye whisky is intriguing, complex, and distinctive, with aromas of deep pepper-spice notes of clove and ginger, baked orange peel, stewed fruits, and a gratifying tang of bitter fruit skins and herbal stalks. Mouth-drawing fruitiness with cherry-flavored gummy bears, sweet chalky candies, strawberry taffy, and a piercing streak of spice followed by cinnamon and the return of bitter herbs. Drink it neat or enliven your Boulevardier game. 89 points - whiskyadvocate.com

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Stauning KAOS Triple Malt Danish Whisky (700ml)

DENMARK

Reduced from $150.00
$120. 00
Bottle
$1440.00 Dozen

ABV: 46%

Curiously named after a 1930s Danish political slogan, Kaos is a combination of Stauning's unpeated malt, smoked malt and malted rye whiskies. The aromas are sweetish with suggestions of poached fruits and dark rye over a rich coffee-chocolate-malt background. A full bodied, chewy delivery conjures flavours of dried fruits, toasty rye bread and cocoa followed by fresh oak shavings and wood spices - you might also detect some faint wood smoke in the aftertaste. A bit of everything going on here, with the toast and chocolate keynotes recalling Glenmorangie Signet. 46% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Give it time to open up and reveal its full beauty: coffee bean, plain chocolate chunks, a warming twist of sweet peat smoke, wood spices, apple, and fresh breakfast pastries. Green apple flavors, rocked by a pandemonium of spices, dissipate to sugary caramel, vanilla, chocolate, and malt permeated by mellow smoke. 91 points - whiskyadvocate.com
...The thing about Kaos, is that you never quite know - as the name implies - what you are going to get. Sometimes it works magnificently. Other times it stumbles over itself. 86 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2023
...With such a name, this baby couldn't not have piqued my curiosity. This little chaotic whisky is a self-blend of Stauning's rye with their peated malt and was aged in first fill bourbon and virgin American oak. Aye, we're ready… Colour: light gold. Nose: a lot of fun, with smoked mangos, litres of chamomile tea, eucalyptus, cough syrup, rye bread, a saucerful of muesli (not secrets), then rather liquorice and even a little tar. No dissonances this far, we're good. Very moderate vanillaness, we're even better. Mouth: very good, pretty bombastic, with huge fruits (melons, apricots, mangos) and this bready smoke that's not seen everywhere. Touches of juniper and caraway, a little nutmeg, then fruit breads and even a little sourdough bread. We call that süweck here in Alsace. Finish: rather long and more on liquorice. Lightly salted liquorice. Comments: a joyful whisky that's both very excellent, innovative (for once, when some whiskymakers innovate they do not have exactly the same innovations as everybody else), and just fun. Recommended if the price is right. No we don't check prices. 85 points - whiskyfun.com

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Stauning Bastard Danish Rye Whisky (700ml)

DENMARK

Reduced from $145.00
$120. 00
Bottle
$1440.00 Dozen

ABV: 46.3%

This three year old rye sees a six month finishing in x-mezcal casks. Initially shy, the nose has an almost floral-grassy quality, developing with cocoa and a vague fruitiness. At first sip, the malted rye and barley provide a mouthfeel and taste that suggests a single malt. The character of the grain gains momentum as buttered dark rye bread with a spiciness typical of the genre. Pickled ginger, wasabi heat and suggestions of dried herbs and wood smoke complete the finish. Almost as delicious as it is difficult to classify. 46.3% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... a great fusion of herbal and spice aromas on the nose, with a touch of cinnamon, almond shells, rye bread, and a gentle smoky haze. Full of hedonistic pleasures, this is sweet but not fruity, with cinnamon, an intensity of rye spices, and more direct mezcal influences and long-lasting flavors. 92 points - whiskyadvocate.com
...Wie bitte, what bastard? Can you, in non-Japanese whisky, bear the name of a distillery and yet be a bastard? In any case, this is 70% malted rye and 30% malted barley, aged in deep-charred casks, and finished in… drumroll please… Mezcal! So yeah, an utter bastard… Colour: gold. Nose: right, perhaps a little too much. You do get the agave-y smells, which are always extremely singular, and you get that rich floral fruitiness that you could find in some young American ryes. Violets, lavender, sour peaches, then moist high-honey gingerbread, more gingerbread, even more gingerbread, a cartload of gingerbread… And tequila! Not too sure, but good fun. Mouth: this is almost tweaked aquavit, almost a real shamble... So, ginger wine, tonic, tequila, lavender, rye bread, gingerbread (you bet), beech smoke, pink pepper… Finish: rather long, round and yet fruity and spicy, with more sweet 'ex-char' vanilla. Comments: we've heard Diageo were doing stuff with whisky and tequila, but it is the first time I'm encountering such an UFW (unidentified flying whisky). Now, doesn't Stauning Distillery kind of belong to Diageo? That may explain why this is all a little 'hipstery'. 83 points - whiskyfun.com

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2022 Suntory Yamazaki Limited Edition Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml)

JAPAN

$999. 00
Bottle
$11988.00 Dozen

ABV: 43%

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.
The Yamazaki Limited Edition bottlings have been some of the most sought after annual Japanese whisky releases of recent times. Composed of malt twelve years and older, these releases are also reported to contain some much older material for added depth and complexity. 43% Alc./Vol.

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Suntory Hibiki Japanese Harmony Ryusui Hyakka Limited Edition Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml)

JAPAN

$999. 00
Bottle
$11988.00 Dozen

ABV: 43%

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks.
In the tradition of previous Suntory limited editions, the presentation of this bottling is spectacular. The design pays tribute to the Ryusui-Hyakka (One-Hundred Flowers and Flowing Water), symbolising the cyclical passage of time captured through nature’s lens. The blossoms of the Japanese 24 seasons are intertwined with the ever-changing flow of water, connecting one passing season to another. Released in 2021. 43% Alc./Vol.

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1995 Suntory Yamazaki The Owner's Cask '150th Anniversary of the opening of the Port of Yokohama' Single Cask 5R70324 Cask Strength Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml)

Yamazaki, Kyoto, JAPAN

$8999. 00
Bottle
$107988.00 Dozen

ABV: 61%

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.
These do not come past our door all that often. Originally sold to investors who were given the chance to purchase a whole barrel of Yamazaki, as well as choose the resulting maturation period, the "Owner's Cask" series has since, reportedly, become a cellar door release. This particular one was bottled in honour of the Port of Yokohama celebrating the 150th anniversary of its opening. This bottle represents an opportunity to taste a more pure and transparent expression of Yamazaki whisky. Distilled in 1995 and bottled in 2008 at 61%, grab yourself a piece of Japanese whisky history.

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Suntory Hakushu 18 Year Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) - Limited Edition Packaging

Hokuto, Yamanashi, JAPAN

$1699. 00
Bottle
$20388.00 Dozen

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.

A slight variation on the original 18 year old Hakushu. So far as we can tell, the presentation is the main point of difference with this expression coming in 'limited edition' packaging. Collectable.
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 - maltadvocate.com

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Suntory Hibiki Blossom Harmony Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml) - 2021 Edition

JAPAN

$1199. 00
Bottle
$14388.00 Dozen

ABV: 43%

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.
Hibiki Blossom Harmony is based on the classic Hibiki blend, mixed with whisky aged in Sakura cherry wood barrels, as sugggested by the floral box design. Yamazaki and Hakushu single malt is aged in Bourbon casks then blended with Chita grain whisky - the latter making up the Sakura aged component in the union. The flavour is reported to be reminiscent of sakura flowers, mellow on the palate, with a rich lingering finish. Bottled in 2021. 43% Alc.Vol.

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Suntory Hibiki Blender's Choice Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml)

JAPAN

$380. 00
Bottle
$4560.00 Dozen

ABV: 43%

This is a new expression for 2018, rather than a replacement for the discontinued Hibiki 17 year old, and based on an entirely new recipe (some x wine casks are included in the vatting). Scheduled for bars and restaurants across Japan, Blender's Choice comes with no age statement making it the third label under Hibiki’s growing portfolio of age-mystery whiskies (the others being Japanese Harmony and Japenese Harmony Master’s Select).

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Suntory The Chita Single Grain Japanese Whisky (700ml)

JAPAN

$109. 99
Bottle
$1319.88 Dozen

ABV: 43%

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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2016 Suntory Yamazaki Limited Edition Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml)

JAPAN

$1499. 00
Bottle
$17988.00 Dozen

ABV: 43%

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

Created by Suntory Chief Master Blender Shinji Fukuyo, this latest Yamazaki bottling blends several single malts from the distillery. Beautifully packaged, the bottle features imagery of Yamazaki’s barrel halls and the kanji characters for Yamazaki in gold.

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2015 Suntory Yamazaki Limited Edition Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml)

JAPAN

$1499. 00
Bottle
$17988.00 Dozen

ABV: 43%

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.
Created by Suntory Chief Master Blender Shinji Fukuyo, this latest Yamazaki bottling blends several single malts from the distillery. Beautifully packaged, the bottle features imagery of Yamazaki’s pot stills and the kanji characters for Yamazaki in gold.
One of the whiskies in the composition was aged in x red wine casks (or sherry casks, depending on your source) for over 20 years; another was aged in port wine casks for a similar period. The younger part of the assemblage was matured in ex bourbon casks. Needless to say, our allocation is miniscule. No tasting notes available.

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Suntory Kakubin Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml)

JAPAN

$71. 99
Bottle
$863.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

One of Japan's biggest selling whiskies returns! Perfect in a highball with soda.
First created in 1937 by Shinjiro Torii, Suntory's founder and first Master Blender, this was initially named "Suntory Whisky," but became lovingly known as Kakubin, or "square bottle", due to its unique presentation. That name and the square-cut, tortoise-shell design have remained for more than eighty years. An easy-drinking and highly versatile Japanese bar standard, the Kakubin highball is the go-to for many Japanese out for a night of dining and fun.
Tasting note: Bright deep gold. Subtle grain and sour dough bread opening sniffs develop into delightful aromas of vanilla and orchard fruit (nashi pear?) Is there a whisper of smoke beneath this? A light, almost creamy entry follows through with a mildly fruity, dried grass and gently spicy mid palate. Deliciously juicy at the finish. Concludes fresh and dry with orchard fruit and hay-like flavours lingering. Light and easy, you could almost mistake this for young Glen Grant. Meet the new super-value in Japanese whisky. 40% Alc./Vol.

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Suntory Hakushu 12 Year Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml)

Hokuto, Yamanashi, JAPAN

$380. 00
Bottle
$4560.00 Dozen

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.
At the 2010 World Whisky Awards, whiskies from Japan won prizes in two of the top three categories for Scottish-style whisky. No one was surprised; Japanese whiskies have been snapping up awards at international competitions for the last decade. The problem has been keeping up with international demand, with the majority being consumed within Japan. This situation is slowly turning around, with Suntory exporting 106,000 cases last year, up 17 percent from 2008. It hopes to increase sales by more than 20 percent in 2010
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 withe 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. The 12 Year Old Hakushu expression is considered a good introduction to Japanese styles for those who enjoy smokey malts, though the degree of smokiness is said to vary from batch to batch.
Tasting note: [43.5% Alc./Vol. Batch tasted] Bright gold. Restrained aromatics; faint suggestions of toast and honey. Several minutes does little to stimulate the bouquet adding muted scents of sponge cake without budging the intensity. A semi-sweet, juicy delivery features lipsmacking, biscuity mid palate malt, hollowing towards the finish with some late sweetness and delicate oils entering. Ends more aperitif-like - clean and crisp with the biscuity malt lingering. Youthful and vibrant, but not peaty.
Other reviews...A floral nose, slightly smoky, with some brine. Huge flavour in the mouth, toffee, fruit and peat smoke. This could almost be Caol Ila. The finish is medium, smoky, with drying notes of oak. An extremely well structured, traditional malt whisky. - www.whisky-pages.com
...Light amber/marigold color; excellent purity. Smells of sawdust and pecans in the opening sniffs, plus a bit of summer flower garden (carnation) and spice (nutmeg); there’s an acute nuttiness to the aerated bouquet that becomes more like candle wax with further exposure to air; intriguing and unique. Entry taste is cocoa-like, bittersweet and nicely textured, almost oily (a plus); midpalate stage reveals an intensely grainy core flavor that’s both astringent, slightly sweet and caramel-like. Concludes in a stately manner that’s bittersweet, honeyed and refreshing. A superb blended whisky. Highly Recommended www.spiritjournal.com

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Suntory Hibiki Japanese Harmony Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml)

JAPAN

$250. 00
Bottle
$3000.00 Dozen

ABV: 43%

"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 Yamazaki 12 Year Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml)

Yamazaki, Kyoto, JAPAN

$380. 00
Bottle
$4560.00 Dozen

ABV: 43%

Shinjiro Torii, the founder of the Suntory company, was a pharmaceutical wholesaler importing liquor from the West before he was inspired to create a uniquely Japanese whisky. In 1923 he built the country's first malt whisky distillery (in fact, the first of its kind outside of Scotland) on a site in the Vale of Yamazaki outside Kyoto where pure water, a diverse climate and high humidity made it an ideal environment for whisky production and maturation. To complete the formula, Torii hired Masataka Taketsuru of Nikka fame, who had studied the art of distilling in Scotland. In 1929, the company introduced Suntory Shirofuda (Japanese for white label), Japan's first genuine domestically produced whisky. Kakubin (square bottle), a premium Japanese whisky, was born in 1937. The whiskies have become more and more sophisticated over the decades, in particular the older bottlings under the Yamazaki label.

Made from 100% malted barley, this 12 year old expression is produced in copper pot stills and aged in casks of three different kinds of oaks: American, Spanish and Japanese.
Tasting note: Brassy gold. A mild prickle to the malt; develops with aromas of stewed pear / apple tart, fine chocolate and vanilla. After five minutes aeration this becomes more sponge cake-like. Medium weight, stewed orchard fruit profile suggests a thread of peat. Builds in the mouth with a depth and texture reminiscent of Linkwood or Glenlossie at their best. 43% Alc./Vol.

First tasted 2010 (Tasted from a miniature. The Yamazaki has been noted for batch variation. The batch No. here is unknown.) Bright pale gold appearance with a water like hue. Somewhat restrained. At first honeyed barley and pine wood like scents. With time in the glass subtle dried fruit notes emerge that are almost berry like. Unusual. A big, warming, spicy flavour-wave that subsides to reveal sweet barley, confectionary and vanilla notes accompanied by a trace of smokiness. Creamy back palate. Relatively abrupt aftertaste of dry, cedary oak with a subtle toffee fade. Pleasant. 86 points
Other reviews...Deep amber/18-carat gold color; impeccable purity. This seductive opening aroma is gently spicy, malty and almost brown rice-like; the secondary aromatic profile is fully integrated, dusty dry, slightly woody/sappy and delicately spicy; understated, deep and enticing aroma of the first rank. Entry is firmly structured, moderately oily/viscous, nutty and candy bar-like; midpalate stage shows off a richness that’s world-class, toffee-like and woody/resiny. Ends richly, understated, nutty/nougaty and drier than the other two Suntory whiskies tasted for this issue. Excellent quality. Highly Recommended www.spiritjournal.com

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

Yamazaki, Kyoto, JAPAN

$180. 00
Bottle
$2160.00 Dozen

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.
An intriguing Japanese release from the Yamazaki distillery stringing from the recent movement toward non-age statement whiskies from producers, this one with a noticeable difference. Suntory's Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve is a mix of malts varying in age and cask type, originating from ex-red wine casks matured for approximately three years, older Sherry matured malts approximately twenty years in age and Mizunara casks, otherwise known as Japanese oak, for a twelve year period.

Tasting note... Amber gold appearance. Understated and pure with aromas of vanilla, cocoa dusted malt and honeyed cereals; hints of fruit cake here too. More stewed pear with air contact. Medium dry, fresh delivery offers a spicy, orchard fruit, vanilla and juicy malt burst. Succulent and fruity to finish. Almost a floral delicacy to the aftertaste. Love the mouthfeel here. A gorgeous harmony of flavour and texture. 43% Alc./Vol.

Previously tasted... [2014] 88 points

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

Hokuto, Yamanashi, JAPAN

$175. 00
Bottle
$2100.00 Dozen

ABV: 43%

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some light creasing/scuffing/scratches/handling marks.
Another intriguing new Japanese whisky from Suntory, this one from the Hakushu distillery stringing from the recent movement toward non age statement whiskies from producers.
Suntory's Hakushu Distillers Reserve combines young lightly peated and older, heavily peated malts rumored to be minimum eighteen years in age and matured in American oak casks.
PLEASE NOTE: PRESENTATION BOX MAY VARY BASED ON STOCK. YOU MAY RECEIVE THE OLD STYLE GREEN BOX, OR THE NEWER WHITE BOXES.
Tasting notes... 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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Suntory Hakushu 18 Year Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml)

Hokuto, Yamanashi, JAPAN

$1499. 00
Bottle
$17988.00 Dozen

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.

Two different packaging styles available - Please call 1800 069 295 for more information.
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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That Boutique-y Whisky Company World Whisky Blend (700ml)

UNITED KINGDOM

Reduced from $99.99
$49. 99
Bottle
$599.88 Dozen

ABV: 41.6%

Wholesaler clearance on one parcel only. "...a big old mouthful of flavour...proof that interesting bargains still exist in the world of whisky." - whiskyreviews.net
The comic-strip label alone tells you this must be from the independent bottler, That Boutique-y Whisky Company. Best known for their eclectic selection of single malts, on this occasion they've opted for a 'World Blend' composed of whiskies from Scotland, Canada, Ireland, Sweden, the United States, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Taiwan, India, Italy, Germany, South Africa, New Zealand and Tasmania... and possibly more! Offering a truly global tasting experience, each component brings its own distinct character, from the smoky peat of Islay to the rich sherry influence of Speyside. The result is a harmonious fusion of sweet honey, roasted nuts, chocolate and gently smokey aromas and flavours. The label says it's made for mixing. And given that the majority of whisky consumed globally is mixed, the slogan makes good marketing sense: In Scotland, a splash of water is common. In China they drink it with green tea. In Japan the whisky & soda highball is king. In warm countries like Venezuela and Brazil, it’s topped up with coconut water, or if you're in the USA or Australia, it's usually cola or ginger ale. Whatever your taste, this is a whisky inspired by the diversity of drinking preferences around the world. Boutique-y fans note the 700ml bottle as opposed to the standard 500ml Boutique-y format. 41.6% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... It’s certainly a big old mouthful of flavour. There’s caramel and toffee mingling with apple and pear, raisin and biscuit. Vanilla. Honey. Salt and pepper. Touch of dark chocolate and oak too... It’s a rather unique and tasty dram at a really affordable price. There’s a decent amount of flavour going on, which gives the impression it could stand up to the mixers suggested on the back label. Crucially however, it works just as well when sipped neat. That’s how I have thus far chosen to drink it but I can definitely see some experimentation in the not too distant future. I’m thoroughly enjoying it, particularly that gentle warmth. More proof that interesting bargains still exist in the world of whisky. - whiskyreviews.net
Notes from the bottlers... Nose: Notes of freshly baked bread, lots of honey and a smidge of orange marmalade, supported by slightly tart stewed apple with a sprinkle of brown sugar. Palate: Warming and spicy, with more of that floral honey and baked crumble topping, alongside crunchy, underripe apple and pear. Finish: A prickle of spice, toffee and vanilla pod linger alongside a slightly mineral note.

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The Kurayoshi Sherry Cask Pure Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml)

JAPAN

$119. 99
Bottle
$1439.88 Dozen

ABV: 43%

Produced in runs of around 1500 bottles, this sherry matured Matsui comes with very positive reviews from several quarters.
Other reviews... a plodding nose, but safe and secure with light grape and toffee on nodding terms; very young barley and toffee hold court until spice and dried plum notes begin to find their home; an unusual finale with an intense dryness at odds with the chest beating muscovado sugars; chewy and sticky, the youthfulness of this vatted malt is overcome by the intensity and richness of the malt and dark sugars. A complex, pleasing experience. 90.5 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2022
...Showing a soaring nose of baked cereal grains, warmed yellow plum skin, smoked sea salt, and wet stone. Big cask influence creates flavors of almond skin, toasted marshmallow, hazelnut, and a lingering finish of ripe pear. 93 points - Excellent / Highly Recommended - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2021

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

JAPAN

$450. 00
Bottle
$5400.00 Dozen

ABV: 50%

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)

JAPAN

$109. 99
Bottle
$1319.88 Dozen

ABV: 43%

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 8 Year Old Pure Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml)

JAPAN

$169. 99
Bottle
$2039.88 Dozen

ABV: 43%

Tasting note: Matured in a Bourbon cask. Amber gold. Opens a little shy, but develops with a spicy fruity interplay (dried fruits, plums, apricots?) perhaps a touch of grapefruit, then more nutty and sweet-spicy. All very subtle. Silky and mellow beyond its age statement. A deft burst of spice seals the finish. Possibly less fruity than the 3 year old but with a plusher texture. Quite lovely malt. 43% Alc./Vol.

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

JAPAN

$210. 00
Bottle
$2520.00 Dozen

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)

ISRAEL

$130. 00
Bottle
$1560.00 Dozen

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)

ISRAEL

$199. 00
Bottle
$2388.00 Dozen

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)

ISRAEL

$199. 00
Bottle
$2388.00 Dozen

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)

ISRAEL

$130. 00
Bottle
$1560.00 Dozen

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)

ISRAEL

$130. 00
Bottle
$1560.00 Dozen

ABV: 46%

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)

ISRAEL

$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

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)

JAPAN

$180. 00
Bottle
$2160.00 Dozen

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)

FRANCE

Reduced from $110.00
$84. 99
Bottle
$1019.88 Dozen

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

$110. 00
Bottle
$1320.00 Dozen

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)

Brittany, FRANCE

$150. 00
Bottle
$1800.00 Dozen

ABV: 46%

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)

Brittany, FRANCE

$170. 00
Bottle
$2040.00 Dozen

ABV: 46%

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

$199. 00
Bottle
$2388.00 Dozen

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)

Brittany, FRANCE

$110. 00
Bottle
$1320.00 Dozen

ABV: 46%

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

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

$130. 00
Bottle
$1560.00 Dozen

ABV: 46%

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.

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

Brittany, FRANCE

$130. 00
Bottle
$1560.00 Dozen

ABV: 46%

Tasting note: [2018 Edition tasted] A run of 2000 bottles with around one hundred available in Australia. This limited edition Armorik offers pure, malt-forward aromas including stewed pear and delicate citrus zest. 2-3 minutes of air contact adds hints of cocoa, parchment, old paperbacks and more... Full bodied and zesty, there's a grassy edge to the delivery which bristles with barley and fresh oak through to the lipsmacking finish. Deceptively simple but the fabulous tactile quality keeps you coming back. Less than a handful available. Non chill filtered. 46% Alc./Vol.

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Warenghem Distillery Armorik Double Maturation Single Malt French Whisky (700ml)

Brittany, FRANCE

Reduced from $135.00
$120. 00
Bottle
$1440.00 Dozen

ABV: 46%

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)

JAPAN

$250. 00
Bottle
$3000.00 Dozen

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 Eigashima Sherry Cask Finish Blended Japanese Whisky (500ml)

JAPAN

$110. 00
Bottle
$1320.00 Dozen

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 Akashi Japanese Blended Whisky (500ml)

Akashi, JAPAN

$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

Whisky writer, David Broom, comments, "The White Oak distillery is perhaps the least known of Japan’s whisky producers, 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. Most of it's blended whisky, but when the single malts do come on the market the whisky is named ‘Akashi’ after its hometown. The first Akashi release was in 2007.
This is a very affordable entry level blend that makes it a great starting point for an adventure into Japanese whisky. 40% Alc./Vol.
No tasting notes available.

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

JAPAN

$180. 00
Bottle
$2160.00 Dozen

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)

JAPAN

$499. 00
Bottle
$5988.00 Dozen

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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