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Japanese Whisky

Decades ago, both local and international interest in Japanese whisky was low, so few barrels were being laid down for extended maturation. Recent awards led to greater recognition and a massive under-supply. Nowadays, unless you visit bars or auction houses, there's usually no older stocks to sell. Global demand has been further accelerated by a collector rush, sending prices skyrocketing. Unprepared, many Japanese distilleries have discontinued their age statements, consolidating them into NAS bottlings which include younger whiskies. The dropping of age statements doesn't always translate into inferior quality. In fact, the country's best blenders have risen to the challenge of creating a great assemblage from a restricted inventory.
Vintage: Product: Fuyu Mizunara Finish Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml) Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $120.00 Dozen Price: $1440.00
Vintage: Product: Ichiros Malt & Grain World Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml) Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $165.00 Dozen Price: $1980.00
Vintage: Product: Karuizawa 1999-2000 Vintages The Masterpieces in Eight Colours 2nd Batch Cask Strength Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $9,999.00 Dozen Price: $119988.00
Vintage: Product: Karuizawa 1999-2000 Vintages The Masterpieces in Eight Colours 4th Batch Cask Strength Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $9,999.00 Dozen Price: $119988.00
Vintage: Product: Karuizawa x Kawasaki Ghost Series No. 7 "Time Slip" Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml) Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $9,999.00 Dozen Price: $119988.00
Vintage: Product: Kirin Fuji Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $180.00 Dozen Price: $2160.00
Vintage: Product: Kirin Fuji Single Grain Japanese Whisky (700ml) Rating 93 Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $170.00 Dozen Price: $2040.00
Vintage: Product: The Kurayoshi Sherry Cask Pure Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) - DAMAGED GIFT BOX Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $114.99 Dozen Price: $1379.88
Vintage: 2022 Product: Mars Tsunuki Aging Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $275.00 Dozen Price: $3300.00
Vintage: Product: Nikka Miyagikyo Grande Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $399.00 Dozen Price: $4788.00
Vintage: Product: Nikka Miyagikyo Malty & Soft Single Malt Japanese Whisky (500ml) Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $250.00 Dozen Price: $3000.00
Vintage: Product: Nikka Miyagikyo Sherry & Sweet Single Malt Japanese Whisky (500ml) Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $250.00 Dozen Price: $3000.00
Vintage: Product: Nikka Yoichi Grande Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $399.00 Dozen Price: $4788.00
Vintage: Product: Nikka Tailored Premium Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml) Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $230.00 Dozen Price: $2760.00
Vintage: Product: Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 21 Year Old Blended Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) - Cardboard Box Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $1,199.00 Dozen Price: $14388.00
Vintage: Product: Nikka Yoichi Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $159.99 Dozen Price: $1919.88
Vintage: Product: Nikka Rare Old Super Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml) Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $99.99 Dozen Price: $1199.88
Vintage: Product: Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $154.99 Dozen Price: $1859.88
Vintage: Product: Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt Blended Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $149.99 Dozen Price: $1799.88
Vintage: Product: Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 17 Year Old Blended Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $699.00 Dozen Price: $8388.00
Vintage: Product: Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 21 Year Old Blended Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) - Wooden Gift Box Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $1,299.00 Dozen Price: $15588.00
Vintage: Product: Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 12 Year Old Blended Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $499.00 Dozen Price: $5988.00
Vintage: Product: Nikka Coffey Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) Rating 93 Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $124.99 Dozen Price: $1499.88
Vintage: Product: Nikka Yoichi Sherry & Sweet Single Malt Japanese Whisky (500ml) Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $250.00 Dozen Price: $3000.00
Vintage: Product: Nikka Yoichi Peaty & Salty Single Malt Japanese Whisky (500ml) Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $250.00 Dozen Price: $3000.00
Vintage: Product: Nikka Yoichi Woody & Vanillic Single Malt Japanese Whisky (500ml) Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $250.00 Dozen Price: $3000.00
Vintage: Product: Shinshu Mars Distillery Iwai Tradition Sherry Cask Finish Blended Japanese Whisky (750ml) Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $135.00 Dozen Price: $1620.00
Vintage: Product: Shinshu Mars Distillery Maltage "Cosmo" Wine Cask Finish Blended Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $199.00 Dozen Price: $2388.00
Vintage: Product: 2021 Shinshu Mars Distillery Komagatake IPA Cask Finish Limited Edition Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $280.00 Dozen Price: $3360.00
Vintage: Product: Shinshu Mars Distillery Iwai Tradition Blended Japanese Whisky (750ml) Rating 89 Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $110.00 Dozen Price: $1320.00
Vintage: Product: Shinshu Mars Distillery Maltage "Cosmo" Manzanilla Sherry Cask Finish Blended Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $199.00 Dozen Price: $2388.00
Vintage: Product: Shinshu Mars Distillery Maltage "Cosmo" Blended Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) Rating 90 Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $150.00 Dozen Price: $1800.00
Vintage: Product: Shinshu Mars Distillery Iwai Tradition Wine Cask Finish Blended Japanese Whisky (750ml) Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $120.00 Dozen Price: $1440.00
Vintage: Product: Shinshu Mars Distillery Iwai Blended Japanese Whisky (750ml) Rating 90 Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $89.99 Dozen Price: $1079.88
Vintage: 2022 Product: Suntory Yamazaki Limited Edition Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $999.00 Dozen Price: $11988.00
Vintage: Product: Suntory Hibiki Japanese Harmony Ryusui Hyakka Limited Edition Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml) Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $999.00 Dozen Price: $11988.00
Vintage: 1995 Product: 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) Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $8,999.00 Dozen Price: $107988.00
Vintage: Product: Suntory Hakushu 18 Year Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) - Limited Edition Packaging Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $1,699.00 Dozen Price: $20388.00
Vintage: Product: Suntory Hibiki Blossom Harmony Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml) - 2021 Edition Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $1,199.00 Dozen Price: $14388.00
Vintage: Product: Suntory Hibiki Blender's Choice Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml) Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $399.00 Dozen Price: $4788.00
Vintage: Product: Suntory The Chita Single Grain Japanese Whisky (700ml) Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $109.99 Dozen Price: $1319.88
Vintage: Product: Suntory Umeshu Yamazaki Cask Matured Plum Liqueur (750ml) Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $94.99 Dozen Price: $1139.88
Vintage: Product: Suntory Yamazaki 18 Year Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $1,599.00 Dozen Price: $19188.00
Vintage: Product: Suntory Kakubin Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml) Rating 91 Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $71.99 Dozen Price: $863.88
Vintage: Product: Suntory Hakushu 12 Year Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) Rating 90 Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $380.00 Dozen Price: $4560.00
Vintage: Product: Suntory Hibiki Japanese Harmony Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml) Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $250.00 Dozen Price: $3000.00
Vintage: Product: Suntory Yamazaki 12 Year Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) Rating 92 Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $380.00 Dozen Price: $4560.00
Vintage: Product: Suntory Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) Rating 92 Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $175.00 Dozen Price: $2100.00
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The birth of Japanese whisky - a crash course in distilling and blending.

It's no surprise that Japanese distillers are winning awards, given that Japan has been making whisky since 1923. Masataka Taketsuru's early efforts are now part of whisky folklore. Visiting Scotland to undergo a crash course in the art of distilling, he spent brief periods at both Longmorn and Hazelburn. Lacking the centuries of trial and error that the Scots worked through, the nation's whisky experiment took a scientific approach early on, which later incorporated the people's cultural affinity with nature as a creative and harmonising force. Japanese whisky style. Japanese whiskies differ from other styles being typically distilled from clear wort after long fermentations and are matured in a diverse range of casks, including x-plum liqueur barrels and those made from the indigenous Mizunara oak. To generalise, the styles reflect the national cuisine: delicately flavoured, elegant, rarely overpowering - in short, food whiskies that also lend themselves to a warmer climate. However, there are notable exceptions. Consumption has been almost exclusively domestic, in fact, Japan has only recently started to export to major markets like the US.

Buy Japanese Whiskies online from Nicks Wine Merchants.

Nicks Wine Merchants continue to stock an outstanding selection of Japanese whiskies, from pure malts, single malts, grain whiskies,high-end blends and collectables like rare Hanyu and Karuizawa bottlings, shipped to most of Australia. We import directly to ensure some of the best prices in Australia and many of the selections are tasted and rated to further guide your purchase. Subscribe to our Spirits and Liqueurs Email Newsletter to keep up to date with new arrivals, whisky tastings, special offers and more.