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Product Description Kanosuke Mellow Single Malt Japanese Whisky is a masterful blend that marks the debut of the Kanosuke Distillery’s core range. Crafted with the utmost care, this whisky showcases the innovative spirit of the distillery, situated along the scenic coast of Kagoshima. The combination of three distinct pot stills, along with maturation in re-charred American white oak ex-“Mellowed Kozuru” shochu casks, gives this whisky its signature richness and depth. The result is a beautifully mellow whisky with a uniquely Japanese character, offering a harmonious balance of bold yet smooth flavors. With a rich amber hue, the whisky envelops the senses in ripe citrus, honey, and caramel aromas, leading to a delightful tasting experience with ginger, honey, and lightly smoked nuts. Its sweet aroma and gently bitter finish linger, leaving an impression of refinement and elegance. Maker Established in 2017, Kanosuke Distillery has quickly risen to prominence as one of Japan's most exciting whisky producers. Perched on the picturesque Kagoshima coastline, famed for its breathtaking sunsets, the distillery benefits from a unique maritime influence on its maturing whisky. Part of the esteemed Komasa Jyozo company, with a rich history in shochu production, Kanosuke, under the guidance of Yoshitsugu Komasa, now crafts exceptional single malt whiskies. Their distinctive approach features three different pot stills, each imparting unique characteristics to the spirit. This commitment to innovation, combined with an unwavering dedication to quality, allows Kanosuke to create complex yet approachable single malts, reflecting their passion for craftsmanship. Philosophy Kanosuke Distillery's philosophy is a harmonious blend of innovation, tradition, and respect for nature. Drawing upon Komasa Jyozo's centuries of shochu expertise, the distillery seamlessly merges time-honoured techniques with cutting-edge craftsmanship. Kanosuke believes whisky making is an art form, requiring a delicate balance of science and intuition. The use of three distinct pot stills, coupled with a meticulous selection of the finest casks, results in whiskies of exceptional complexity, subtlety, and balance. The coastal climate of Kagoshima, combined with the team's unwavering attention to detail, ensures each bottle reflects its unique environment while upholding the highest standards of Japanese whisky production. Tasting Notes Nose Aromatic Richness A vibrant blend of ripened citrus fruits like Karin and lemon tea, intertwined with sweet honey, banana, and caramel. These aromas create a fragrant and inviting bouquet that opens up beautifully with every swirl. Taste Sunset Flavours On the palate, the whisky unveils its sunset-like complexity, with warming ginger, honey, and lightly smoked nuts. This rich combination delivers a smooth, mellow taste that is both sweet and spicy, creating a luxurious mouthfeel. Finish Gentle Elegance A sweet lingering aroma and a mild bitterness that gracefully fades away. The aftertaste is smooth, leaving a satisfying sense of balance and refinement that lingers on the palate.

Product Description Crafted with precision and passion, Yuza Distillery’s 2023 Single Malt Japanese Whisky is a refined masterpiece that embodies the essence of Japanese craftsmanship. Aged in bourbon barrels, this exceptional whisky delivers a harmonious blend of clean, fruity notes with a delightful touch of vanilla sweetness. With an alcohol volume of 51%, it strikes the perfect balance between power and elegance, offering a complex yet smooth drinking experience. The whisky’s unique profile, characterised by its vibrant fruity aromas and refined flavour, makes it a true standout from the Yuza Distillery’s collection. Each sip invites you into a world of delightful aromas and sophisticated taste, making it a perfect choice for whisky connoisseurs and casual drinkers alike. Maker Yuza Distillery was established in 2018 in Yamagata Prefecture, marking Japan’s first whisky distillery in this region. It is the brainchild of Masaharu Sasaki, who sought to create a whisky that combined traditional Japanese whisky-making techniques with the best influences from Scotland. The distillery’s collaboration with Forsyths, the world-renowned Scottish still manufacturer, ensures the use of high-quality, custom-designed distillation equipment, including Canadian Douglas Fir washbacks and a Glendronach-inspired spirit still. The small, specialised operation focuses solely on single malt production, utilising the pristine water from Mount Chōkai and mature ex-Bourbon and Sherry casks. While it is still early days for Yuza, the distillery has already earned recognition for its meticulous attention to detail and its commitment to quality over quantity. Every batch produced is a testament to the craft of its team, which is dedicated to creating whiskies that will stand the test of time. Philosophy Yuza Distillery’s philosophy is built around the concept of creating authentic Japanese whisky that stands on its own, offering a unique expression of its environment. By focusing on small-batch production, each whisky reflects the pure water from the snowmelt of Mount Chōkai and the distinctive terroir of the region. Their commitment to traditional distilling techniques—combined with innovation—allows them to produce whisky that offers a sense of place and purity in every drop. The distillery is dedicated to sustainability and craftsmanship, using 100% barley sourced from Crisp Maltings and gradually introducing local barley into their grain mix. Yuza’s commitment to single malt production is paired with a focus on long-term maturation in hand-selected casks, resulting in whiskies that are full of character and depth. Tasting Notes Nose Fragrant and Inviting A captivating bouquet of Fuji apple, Shanghai peach, and pear, with hints of honey and vanilla creating an enticing aroma. Palate Crisp and Smooth A clean and balanced taste, showcasing fruity sweetness with underlying vanilla notes for a refined and elegant mouthfeel. Finish Elegant and Lingering A long, smooth finish, with subtle pear and lingering sweetness, leaving a soft, lasting impression.

The Nikka 12 Year Old Blended Japanese Whisky is the product of two distilleries (Yoichi and Miyagikyo). This is a well-balanced blend and the result of 'the art of blending and craftsmanship'. It's also awarded 'Best Blended 12 Year Old ' at the 2016 World Whiskies Awards.

A truly unique and distinguished distillery, Glengoyne straddles the border between the Highlands and Lowlands regions in Scotland and claim to have the slowest distillation method in the country. This enables Glengoyne to produce a 21 Year old Highland Single Malt of supreme mellowness and flavour. With a definite concentrated malt base the palate is overflowing with Christmas cake, honey and dried fruit characters and all capped off with an effortless finish courtesy of the premium sherry casks used in maturation.

Uniquely located on the border that separates the Lowlands from the Highlands, Glengoyne are also unique in that this historic distillery air dry their barley rather than the accepted Scottish practice of peat smoke drying. This imparts a subtlety and grace that other whiskies do not have. The 18 Year Old Single Malt has spent 18 long years maturing ex Sherry casks, the majority of which are first-fill. This patience has borne a whisky that shows spicy vanilla fruit, ripe apples and a rich, luxurious mouthfeel. Enjoy neat or with a dash of pure distilled water to get the most out of this individual malt.

Inspired by Signature Range, The Spice Tree brings older components and a significant portion of sherry-cask aged malt whisky back to life. It is a spicy, rich and elegant whisky with a depth of flavour and complexity.

To produce this release of Akashi Single Malt Whisky, the White Oak distillery aged this whisky in Cognac barrels for 3 and a half years before refining it for 10 months in barrels of white wine from the Akashi vineyard in Yamanashi County. The result is a Single Malt without cold staining or filtration, which has a nice balance and focused on woody and fruity notes. Located in the city of Akashi in the Hyogo Prefecture, by the seaside of the Seto Island Sea is the White Oak Distillery. This distillery was founded in 1888 by Eigashima Shuzo and has been producing Sake and Shochu every since. In 1919, Eigashima Shuzo obtained a license to manufacture whisky and when the company moved to their current facilities in 1984, the White Oak Distillery was born.

This Single Malt from Akashi was aged 4 and a half years in cognac barrels followed by a further 10 month maturation white wine barrels from the Akashi vineyard located in Yamanashi county in Japan. The resulting whisky has floral and white fruit notes. No colouring or cold filtration. Located in the city of Akashi in the Hyogo Prefecture, by the seaside of the Seto Island Sea is the White Oak Distillery. This distillery was founded in 1888 by Eigashima Shuzo and has been producing Sake and Shochu every since. In 1919, Eigashima Shuzo obtained a license to manufacture whisky and when the company moved to their current facilities in 1984, the White Oak Distillery was born.

Suntory Whisky was founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii. For over three generations, Suntory's master blenders have devoted themselves to pursuing the harmony of Japanese nature and craftsmanship. Shaped through masterful technique and served with a reverence for Japanese omotenashi, Suntory whiskies are among the most awarded and admired in the world. Hibiki is the paragon of harmony - launched in 1989 to commemorate Suntory's philosophy on living in harmony with people and nature. The name Hibiki means "resonance" in Japanese. Suntory Whisky Hibiki resonates with the subtleties of nature infused by the twenty-four reasons of Japan's traditional calendar and reflected in the twenty-four facets of its bottle's designs. Hibiki is a noble blend of innumerous malt and grain whiskies from Suntory's globally acclaimed Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita distilleries. These whiskies are meticulously blended to created a sense of "wa" - a oneness which unveils a full orchestra of flavours and aroma. Hibiki is embraced as an icon of Japanese luxury from the award winning House of Suntory Whisky.

This is Mars Komagatake Single Malt ‘Wine Cask Finish’ was produced in collaboration with Voyager Estate from the famous Margaret River region located in Western Australia. Only 924 bottles have been produced. This is the 2nd collaboration and this special whisky is sold only in Australia and Japan. This Single Malt was distilled at Mars Shinshu Distillery in 2016 in Nagano Prefecture and matured in a bourbon barrel for more than 3 years. It was then aged for another 15 months in French Troncais oak. This oak cask was previously used to age Voyager Estate’s flagship red wine, their ‘MJW’ Cabernet Sauvignon, and was sent to Japan in early 2020 once the wine came out of the cask. This special whisky shows the harmony between the world of whisky and wine. The attractive pale red rose colour is evidenced from red wine cask, fruity notes on the aroma with grapes, berry, pomegranate. Elegant smooth mouthfeel with grape fruit character. The finish is long, viscous umami, and well balanced with sweetness.