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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.

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.

In 1898, John Duff built the Speyside Distillery, BenRiach. It is one of the few distilleries with its own on-site floor malting and draws its water from the Burnside Springs. This exquisite single malt has been crafted from a combination of unpeated and peated spirit and four cask matured for at least twenty one years in bourbon barrels, sherry casks, virgin oak casks and Bordeaux red wine casks. During long maturation, Benriach’s sweet Speyside smoke mellows and integrates with the fruit, malt and oak. After twenty one years, rich layering develops into an elegant honey smoke, enriched through multi-layered cask maturation. The whisky from each cask type, imbued with particular flavour characteristics, is then expertly married together to create a rich and elegant single malt, layered with lush orchard fruit and toasted pine wood with a honey smoke finish. All in perfect balance. This whisky has a honey gold colour. Aromas of berry fruit, orchard apple, wild honey and mountain oak spice. Candied grape, rich cocoa, smoked pine nut, across the palate finishing with caramelised pear and honey smoke.

Mr. Ken Usami, the master blender at the Shinobu Distillery, selects the selected finest malt whiskies and finish them in casks made of Japanese Oak, Mizunara Wood to create the Shin Malt Whisky range. Shin stands for integrity; one of the core principles of Samurai tradition. Shin Malt Whiskies are well balanced between the woody flavor and incense of sandalwood from Mizunara Oak and the bold aged maltiness, which brings The Shin Malt Whisky a fruit forward and with a bit pepper and spice aftertaste. Significant wood aroma, Mizunara Oak, dark ripe fruit like blueberry, cinnamon. Sweet malty note with significant woody flavor like sandalwood, that brings out different level of spices. All natural without colouring. Non-chill filtered.

The Mars The Y.A Whisky #01700ml is a true representation of the art of Japanese whisky-making. Produced in N/A vintage by the renowned Mars Distillery, this expression is a testament to their expertise and dedication to perfection. On the nose, this whisky offers a delicate yet complex bouquet of sweet vanilla, caramel, and subtle floral notes intermingling with hints of spice and oak. The colour of this whisky is a rich, golden amber, inviting you to take a sip and experience its palate. The first sip reveals a smooth and creamy texture, with flavours of honey and toffee dancing on the palate. As it lingers, notes of dried fruits and a touch of smokiness emerge, adding depth and complexity to the overall experience. The finish is long and satisfying, leaving a warm and lingering sensation. Overall, the Mars The Y.A Whisky #01700ml is a well-balanced and expertly crafted Japanese whisky that is sure to please even the most discerning palate. A true gem from the Land of the Rising Sun.

The Mars Komagatake Single Malt Edition Whisky for 2021 is a true delight for the senses. From the esteemed Iwai distillery in Japan, this vintage showcases the pinnacle of Japanese whisky craftsmanship. On the nose, delicate aromas of vanilla, honey, and toasted oak mingle with a hint of peat smoke, creating a complex and inviting bouquet. The whisky's rich amber colour hints at the depth and complexity of its flavour profile. On the palate, notes of dried fruits, caramel, and a touch of spice are beautifully balanced with a lingering smokiness. The finish is long and satisfying, leaving a warm and comforting sensation. This whisky is a testament to the exceptional quality of Japanese whisky-making and is sure to delight whisky connoisseurs around the world. Enjoy it neat or with a splash of water to truly appreciate its nuanced flavours.

Togouchi 15 year old, is the newest expression of Chugoku Jozo blending expertise. This blended whisky with a delicate and elegant nose reveals a rich and round texture subtly coated with fruity notes of citrus fruits and yellow fruits, but also spicy notes. On the palate it expresses vanilla sweetness and a fine peat iodine, while in the final it will leave you some notes of dark chocolate and hazel in retro olfaction. This whisky is the result of the blending of grain and malt whisky of different ages and origins, including Scotland, that had undergone a complementary aging in Japan in an exceptional place ; an old railway tunnel with the ideal atmosphere for a balanced aging.