With this whisky, White Oak opted for a little twist in their aging process using ex Sake Casks to mature for three years. This provides a sweet and fruity profile. Full boded palate with deep sweetness, malt, and a very slight peat. Medium to long finish. 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.

Loved since its creation in 1978, our Ginjo Maboroshi Shirobako takes on a more refined character, released now as Daiginjo Maboroshi Shirobako. A daiginjo-shu brewed with yeast extracted from the skin of apples, the rich aromas add volume to the cooling sensation and flavor, leaving an overall refreshing impression. All our specialty sakes made with the original techniques developed around brewing with apple yeast have been crowned with the name “Maboroshi”.

The first sake to have achieved such a degree of polishing and purity. Behind a milky soft first nose, a slightly powdered (rice powder) bouquet of flowers (peony, iris) emerges. On the palate, it strikes incredible complexity, oscillating between candy (praline, vanilla, caramel) and fresh (white flowers, crunchy pear) aromatics, its length is reminiscent of world-class wine. Dassai 23 can be appreciated for itself or as a gastronomic sake of high class that deserves dedicated pairing. Well suited for light canapés, vegetable and refreshing dishes.

HWAYO X.Premium was released in Jan 2013 as a limited edition to celebrate the 10th anniversary of HWAYO. This rice whisky is an innovative creation, maturing rice distilled soju, HWAYO 41, in American Oak Barrels. The flavour is uniquely complex with a hint of vanilla in the beginning and a mild taste of rice to finish.

The legendary dragons glory and the meaning of good fortune, HWAYO 53 is contained in a custom designed carafe to complement the elegant feel of Korean liquor. The carafe embodies the essence and beauty of Koreas refined ceramic history and tradition. The dragon pattern, an age-old symbol of nobility symbolising wealth and good fortune, is engraved elaborately.

Meaning beauty in japanese, Bi is one of Houraisen's flagship sake's. It is a very elegant style of the highest grade of sake, Junmai Daiginjo. Tank matured for 10 months at 10 degrees in order to have a rounder and more mellow character, it has a nose that indicates sweet fruits with the palate showing good balance between the gentle acidity and the sweet fruit flavours.

Gold Edition is made from 100% Japanese Nanko ume & French brandy and contains real gold flakes that will amuse your eye. It has especially elegant and fruity taste and aroma of the ume fruit and French brandy. This is the drink you can see and taste the quality.

Fine and and elegant. Glamourous in its rice sweetness, but delicate and smooth at the same time. Pleasant on the palate, leaving a soft aftertaste. The production is extremely delicate, and one of its attractions is its exquisite beauty, which shows the meticulous care of its creators. It is a perfect match for dishes with elegance without being too showy, such as sea bream cured with kombu, and is ideal for celebrations and as a gift. Enjoy it well chilled. A refined, supple taste in a glossy, chilled vessel. A sake that adds a touch of class to an exceptional occasion.

This Junmai Daiginjo with 35% polishing ratio, the highest peak of the “Chiebijin” series, is named after the family’s proprietress, Chie, since its founding in 1874. The aroma is reminiscent of fresh Koyho grapes, and the juicy, gentle flavor and refreshing acidity are beautifully balanced.