Nikka Tsuru Ceramic Decanter Japanese Whisky
Not to be confused the Taketsuru - a blended malt named for the founder of the company Masataka Taketsuru - this non age statement blend is named Nikka Tsuru, the Japanese word for crane, the graceful bird who's likeness adorns the exterior of this attractive ceramic decanter.
Very Olde St. Nick Ancient Lot No.12 Bourbon Whiskey
Very Olde St. Nick Ancient Cask Lot No.12 Bourbon Whiskey is a rare bottling of a first-class bourbon whiskey released exclusively for the Japanese market. This handmade Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey with the golden wax capsule and a nice amber colour comes from the limited Ancient Cask Private Family Estate Edition and was bottled without adding dyes and chill filtration at 90 Proof / 45% from Cask Lot No. 12. A highly peculiar brand, always produced in small lots using odd bottles, OSN is known for bourbons and whiskey of exceptional quality. The Old St Nick legend has taken on a life of its own with many claiming inside information, or knowledge about who first developed the product and why, it’s original pedigree, the source of its bourbons, and the story behind the eclectic style. The Very Olde St Nick myth is a reality with a wonderful story…in fact many stories. As many as the infinite miniscule number of releases from this highly prized producer for more than 30 years!! Very Olde St. Nick is a whiskey label that was originally bottled by Julian Van Winkle and Kentucky Bourbon Distillers exclusively for the Japanese export market back in the early 2000s. Back then, the Japanese market was much more interested in super-aged bourbons than the American market.
Very Olde St. Nick Antique Barrel 12 Year Old Single Batch Bourbon Whiskey
Very Olde St. Nick Antique Barrel 12 year old Bourbon Whiskey is a rare bottling of a first-class bourbon whiskey released exclusively for the Japanese market. A highly sought after brand, always produced in small lots using odd bottles, OSN is known for bourbons and whiskey of exceptional quality. The Old St Nick legend has taken on a life of its own with many claiming inside information, or knowledge about who first developed the product and why, it’s original pedigree, the source of its bourbons, and the story behind the eclectic style. The Very Olde St Nick myth is a reality with a wonderful story…in fact many stories. As many as the infinite miniscule number of releases from this highly prized producer for more than 30 years!! Very Olde St. Nick is a whiskey label that was originally bottled by Julian Van Winkle and Kentucky Bourbon Distillers exclusively for the Japanese export market back in the early 2000s. Back then, the Japanese market was much more interested in super-aged bourbons than the American market.
Hibiki Harmony Blended Japanese Whisky 100th Anniversary Edition
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. This Hibiki Harmony release is a 100th anniversary limited edition design, this centennial design of Hibiki Japanese Harmony was created to celebrate Suntory’s philosophy of living in harmony with people and nature. The bottle design of the Hibiki Japanese Harmony 100th Anniversary Edition is inspired by the relentless pursuit of quality, ingenuity and expressiveness – rooted in “Monozukuri” craftsmanship and Japanese culture. A celebration of Suntory Whisky's centennial milestone, the design features a bridge with the traditional Japanese art of Setsugekka – snow, moon and flowers to showcase the passing of seasons. The bridge is a connection to each of the four seasons connecting the past and future, in the hope that tradition and history won’t be forgotten, always to be respected as they look forward. The unique 24-faceted bottle represents 24 hours in a day, with 24 Japanese seasons in a year. A golden, honeyed amber in colour with a nose of rose and lychee with a hint of rosemary and sandalwood. On the palate is a honey like sweetness, candied orange peel and white chocolate with a subtle, tender long finish, with hint of Mizunara oak.
The Macallan Estate Single Malt Scotch Whisky
After a slow twelve months, new releases from Macallan are once again gaining momentum. The impressively packaged Macallan 'Estate' is a tribute to the distillery's heritage and location. Made using a proportion of barley grown at Easter Elchies estate (which is distilled just once a year), the estate-grown grain honours the birthplace of every bottle of Macallan. Whisky Maker Sarah Burgess describes a malt with subtle hint of citrus balancing the traditional sherried richness, resulting in a complex dram with a long finish. Very limited stocks. Notes from the producers... Nose: Warm, comforting and homely notes of cinnamon. Wood spice and orange oil, opening into dried fruits with a sweet lemon, banana and caramel. Palate: Soft and warming with wood spice, opening into a dry oak flavour spiked with candied raisin and fresh fig. Moving into a sweet fresh orange and delicate fresh citrus Finish: A sweet citrus twist.
Benriach Single #14491 24 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
A Speyside single malt Scotch whisky as intriguing and extraordinary as Benriach could not have come to be without a unique whisky making heritage, dating from 1898, when founder John Duff built his distillery. Ruggedly beautiful, Benriach stands on the site of the old Riach farm in north Speyside, drawing water from a mineral-rich aquifer, deep beneath the distillery. Thanks to a long-standing tradition of distilling three styles of whisky; classic unpeated, Highland peated and triple distilled, together with an eclectic selection of casks from around the world, their whisky makers are able to explore the full flavour possibilities of single malt, creating some of the richest, most multi-layered whiskies in Speyside. This is one of the oldest single cask Benriach whiskies to ever reach Australia, hand-selected by the Master Blender Dr. Rachel Barrie. The Benriach 1997 24 Year Old Single Cask Bourbon Barrel is a truly satisfying whisky that amplifies the classic Speyside flavours to create a luxurious and enjoyable experience. The flavour profile is a feast for the senses, with notes of baked apples, honey cream, sweet nectarine and white chocolate fudge. The finish is rich and viscous, with enduring oak spices that linger on the palate long after the last sip. For each BenRiach Cask Bottling, their Master Blender Rachel Barrie specifically selects a single cask which shows exceptional taste and character - individual, yet smooth, rounded and full of personality. Each Cask Bottling is an exclusive limited release, bottled from a single cask showcasing a distinctive facet of BenRiach. Each bottle is individually hand-numbered, non chill filtered and natural colour. Bottle Information Cask Number - 14491 Date of Distillation - 07/07/1997 Year of Bottling - 2021 Number of Bottles - 150 Cask Type - Bourbon Barrel