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Eigashima Shuzo Akashi Japanese Whisky
$45.00
Located just a distiller’s leap from Kobe Bay, Eigashima is the closest whisky distillery to the coast in Japan. The ocean laden air is reflected in the whisky’s savoury, saline driven purity. Founded in 1888, Eigashima holds Japan’s first whisky license, issued in 1919. serious malt production did not begin until 1984, when the current copper pot stills were put into action and a focus on premium whiskies began at their “White Oak” facility. Following a program dedicated to crafting an insanely fine, super sipping whisky, they limit production to insure that quality is preeminent, making Eigashima’s Akashi one of the rarest whiskies on the planet.
Akashi is named after its hometown -- translated as the “Sun Rise City” -- where the owner’s family has been making traditional Japanese alcoholic beverages for over three centuries. Akashi whisky is blended in the scotch tradition, with Japanese precision, the malt is lightly peated, and vatting is mostly ex-bourbon barrels. The nose is very fruity with apricots and dried fruits, and a shy note of honey. -Distiller's Notes
750ml
Suntory Toki Japanese Whisky
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Suntory Whisky Toki embodies the proud heritage and innovative spirit of a groundbreaking and timeless Japanese blend. A vivid blend of carefully selected
750ml
Yamazaki 18yr Single Malt Japanese Whisky
$700.00
Yamazaki Whisky is Suntory's flagship single malt whisky, from Japan’s first and oldest malt distillery, multi-layered with fruit and Mizunara aromas.
Nose: Raisin, apricot, cafe au lait, Mizunara (Japanese oak)
Palate: Blackberry, strawberry jam, dark chocolate
Finish: Long, spicy, smooth
-Distiller's Notes
95pts - Wine Enthusiast
"This is an excellent special-occasion single malt from Suntory. Look for a bold, luscious butterscotch, note, enlivened by touches of stone fruit, lychee, and a faint hint of smoke. The buttery-soft texture and amber color with bright orange-gold highlights add to the luxe experience."
93pts - Whisky Advocate
"Deep, mature in nature, and very complex. Notes of polished leather, maple syrup, and dark pit fruit, with suggestions of tobacco smoke, wood shavings, and unsweetened chocolate. References to fine old bourbon and ultra-matured pot-still rum provide intrigue. Proof that Japan produces some outstanding, distinctive whiskies. Nicely done!"
750ml
Hibiki 17yr Japanese Whisky
$650.00
"Kanzen" or complete, Hibiki Whisky is a harmonious blend of innumerous malt and grain whiskies which are meticulously blended to create a full orchestra of flavors and aromas. Seductive, blossoming and enigmatic, Hibiki Whisky celebrates an unrivaled art of blending, fine craftsmanship and a sense of luxury from the House of Suntory.
Nose: Peach, apricot, melon, rose, lily, lemon leaf
Palate: Toffee, black cherry, vanilla, and Mizunara (Japanese oak)
Finish: Sweet, fruity, with lychee aftertaste
Elegant. Poised. Slowly revealing a clear yet complex equilibrium.
-Distiller's Notes
-Wine & Spirits
There is a perception that Japanese whisky is merely reengineered Scotch, but the truth is that Japanese whisky distillers are now forging their own path. Hibiki’s 17-Year is a terrific example: Blended from Suntory’s Yamazaki and Hakashu distilleries’ stocks, along with grain distillate from its Chita distillery, and aged in a combination of American and Japanese oak barrels as well as Sherry butts, it’s remarkably elegant. Don’t let the whisky’spale color trick you—it packs a ton of flavor, from pear and apple to mint and caramelized bananas, with an herbal pine-rosemary edge."
750ml
Hakushu 18yr Single Malt Japanese Whisky
$635.00
Straight from the untouched forests, soft and crisp waters and mountains of the Southern Japanese Alps, it is no wonder that Hakushu is a "green and fresh" whisky. Created by the dream for a new type of whisky of Keizo Saji, the second master brender, the unique taste made in distinct.
Nose: Ripe pear, dried mint, oregano, hint of smoke
Palate: Jasmine, mango, quince, menthol
Finish: Long, pleasantly smoked, hint of bitterness
-Distiller's Notes
92pts - Wine Enthusiast
"This honey-hued single malt is soft and perfectly balances vanilla-caramel sweetness and peat smoke on the nose and palate. Add a splash of branch water to offset alcohol heat on the drying, spiced finish.."
90pts - Whisky Advocate
"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."
750ml
Hakushu 12yr Single Malt Japanese Whisky
$180.00
Straight from the untouched forests, soft and crisp waters and mountains of the Southern Japanese Alps, it is no wonder that Hakushu is a "green and fresh" whisky. Created by the dream for a new type of whisky of Keizo Saji, the second master brender, the unique taste made in distinct.
Nose: Basil, pine needle, green apple
Palate: Sweet pear, mint, kiwi
Finish: Green tea, subtle smoke
-Distiller's Notes
91pts - Wine Enthusiast
"This golden, silky single malt mingles vanilla and honey with fresh apple and pear aromas. These notes are echoed on the palate alongside a wave of peat smoke. Add a splash of water to offset the modest but persistent alcohol heat and further coax out the fruity-smoky flavors."
-Whisky Advocate
"Although only two years older, this expression of Hakushu — the first to be launched in the U.S. — shows a fleshier side to the distillery’s wares. While it has retained the freshness of the 10 year old, it shows more pineapple and grapefruit on the nose, with a little fragrance of jasmine and osmanthus. On the palate, it’s fresh and lively with a hint of persimmon and a tickle of smoke. Recommended."
-Wine Spectator
"This Suntory distillery is located in a mountain forest in the southern Japanese alps. The whisky has cool, mint/basil, bamboo, kiwi and green melon aromas with the faintest hint of smoke."
750ml
Yamazaki 12yr Single Malt Japanese Whisky
$160.00
The Yamazaki Distillery is Japan’s first and oldest malt whisky distillery established in 1923 by Suntory's founder Shinjiro Torii. Inspired by traditional Scottish whisky, Torii envisioned a Japanese approach by choosing a terrain and climate completely different to those of Scotland to create a unique kind of whisky. The Yamazaki Distillery is thus the birthplace of Japanese whisky. Nestled proudly on the periphery of Kyoto, this region was formerly referred to as "Minaseno", where one of the purest waters of Japan originates.
Nose: Peach, pineapple, grapefruit, clove, candied orange, vanilla, Mizunara (Japanese oak)
Palate: Coconut, cranberry, butter
Finish: Sweet ginger, cinnamon, long finish
-Distiller's Notes
93pts - Whisky Advocate
"The first thing you notice is the elegant fragrance of lychee, spring blossoms, lily, rosewater, and raspberry meringue. Deeper in, grassy notes with star fruit, kumquat, and kaffir lime leaves. The flavors offer perfection in their simplicity: silky honey, soft spices, crystalized pineapple, barley sugar, lemon, and orange. On the finish, the spices chatter on and on as the sweet citrus and honey fade in and out. One to cherish."
750ml
Hibiki Harmony Japanese Whisky
$88.00
Hibiki Japanese Harmony Whisky encapsulates the harmony that exists between Japanese nature and people. It is a symphony of at least 10 malt and grain whiskies, aged in five different types of casks, from Suntory’s Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita distilleries. Hibiki Japanese Harmony is a luminous amber-colored whisky with aromas of rose, lychee, hint of rosemary, mature woodiness, and sandalwood with a honeylike sweetness, and flavors candied orange peel, white chocolate on the palate. Each complex yet delicate sip finishes subtly, tender, and long, with a lingering hint of Mizunara (Japanese oak). Seductive, blossoming and enigmatic, Hibiki Whisky celebrates an unrivaled art of blending, fine craftsmanship and a sense of luxury from the House of Suntory. Whether enjoyed neat, on the rocks, blended with water or mixed as a cocktail, the harmony of this blend remains complete. From its launch, Hibiki Whisky has been embraced as the paragon of The Art of Japanese Whisky, the very product of Japanese nature and her people. Hibiki Whisky is not only Japan’s most highly awarded blended whisky, but among the most prestigious and honored whiskies in the world. -Distiller's Notes
Tottori 17yr Blended Japanese Whisky
$480.00
Founded in 1910, Matsui Shuzo is located in the Tottori Prefecture, Northwest of Kyoto and Northeast of Hiroshima, on the shore of the Sea of Japan. Over 14% of the prefecture is a natural park, packed with lush vegetation, rugged coastlines, rivers, and lakes.
Matsui Shuzo is historically known in Japan as both a sake brewery and shochu distillery. The blended whisky found in bottlings of The Tottori have been sourced from distilleries around Scotland and Japan before making their way to Matsui Shuzo for blending and aging. The whisky is then proofed down with the famously soft ground waters of Tottori Prefecture.
700ml
Kurayoshi 15yr Pure Malt Japanese Whisky
$350.00
Even the most ardent fans of Japanese whisky would be forgiven for not having heard of the Matsui distillery. Located in Tottori, a coastal prefecture on southern Honshu mostly known for its sand dunes. It is also the location of Matsui Breweries, which makes traditional Japanese sake and shochu, as well as whisky. This bottle, the Kurayoshi Pure Malt 15 Year Old is one of the finest and rarest things this distillery has produced.
Kurayoshi 15 Year Old Malt Whisky is aged in white oak ex-bourbon barrels and has abundent vanilla with warm toffee notes offering a rich and mighty, yet elegant expression. Carefully selected long-term aged whisky, exquisitely mellowed with natural spring water from Mt. Daisen. -Importer's Notes
700ml
Golden Horse Musashi Pure Malt Japanese Whisky
$225.00
Musashi is the pure malt expression from the Golden Horse range, which was relaunched in 2016 alongside the Bushu blended whisky. Golden Horse whiskies are made by Toashuzo, a lesser-known but impressive Japanese producer whose whiskies rarely get released outside of Japan.
Nose: Ripe banana, a hint of oatcake, coffee bean and wet grass.
Palate: Soft notes of apple, pear and pineapple, with a core of earthy vanilla pod.
Finish: Chewy barley notes linger.
700ml
