Nikka Taketsuru 'Pure Malt' 43%

$94.00

Carefully blended whiskies from the Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries make up this Taketsuru, and carries the distinctive oaky hallmark of Japanese malt whiskies. The nose is fresh and lively, with a soft fruityness from the use of sherry casks, which is joined with a touch of nuts and gentle smoke in the background. A perfectly balanced dram an...

Mars Iwai 'Tradition' 40%

$122.00

Aged in a combination of ex Bourbon and ex Sherry Casks, as well as some fresh Mizunara casks, which give this whisky from the Mars Shinshu distillery a rich and full bodied quality. There are flavours of sweet honey and toasty malt initially with burnt sugar notes and even touches of orange marmalade. The finish is warming with a lingering ciga...

The Nikka 'Tailored' 43%

$131.00

Created by Nikka to replace the 'Nikka 12', this new expression is a combination of both Miyagikyo and Yoichi distilleries. The bottle represents the tradition of the distilleries, displaying the golden emblem designed by the founder, Masataka Taketsuru, for his first ever release. A rich and malty whisky with an abundance of orchard fruits on t...

Nikka 'Yoichi' 45%

$104.00

Established in 1934, the Yoichi distillery's coastal location on the northern island of Hokkaido was chosen by Masataka Taketsuru due to the climate there more closely resembling that of Scotland than any other area in Japan. Taketusuru studied for many years in Scotland and brought his knowledge back to Japan, even featuring the likes of tradit...

Nikka 'Miyagikyo' 45%

$104.00

Nestled in the mountains of Sendai, Miyagikyo distillery is a softer, less peaty style in comparison to its sister distillery, Yoichi. This single malt is full of floral fruitiness balanced by a rich sherry cask influence. A great introduction to the distillery. Please note: Due to limited availability, this is strictly limited to one bottle...

Nikka From The Barrel Blended Whisky 51.4% 500ml

$72.00

Mature malt and grain whiskies from Nikka's various distilleries have been blended and then re-casked together for a period to allow the whiskies to further integrate and develop. Notes of pineapple, wood varnish and a strong oak influence from the Japanese white oak casks. Bottled at a cask strength of 51.4% - a sensational example of the Japan...

The Kurayoshi Sherry Cask 43%

$105.00

Aged for over 3 years and followed by another period of time maturing in sherry casks, this whisky from the Kurayoshi distillery has a flavour of sherried raisins, chocolate and lemongrass on a smooth and rounded texture. A mellow dram from the Tottori prefecture on Honshu, Japan.

Matsui Tottori 43%

$69.00

This blend from Tottori has been aged in small new oak barrels conveying full and rich wood characteristics. Overall the body is relatively light with vanilla, gentle fruit notes, and freshness.

Nikka Coffey Malt 45%

$107.00

Distilled at the Miyagikyo distillery in the 'Coffey' (pronounced co-fee) stills which produce a light, clean and soft spirit. Distilled entirely from malted barley, this is a sweet and fruity dram with notes of banana and a rich aroma of fresh home made vanilla ice-cream. The finish is short and subtly spiced (white pepper) and drying. A fantas...

Mars Iwai 'Tradition' Wine Cask Finish 40%

$146.00

This blended whisky from Mars Distillery has been bottled at 40%. This special release has been finished in Chateau Mars Casks from the Mars Yamanashi Winery after being matured in a mix of Sherry, Bourbon and American White Oak casks. The nose has notes of orange peel, chocolate and floral and fruity notes. On the palate there are notes of vani...

Ichiro's Malt & Grain White Label 46%

$169.00

Blended by famed Japanese whisky maker Ichiro Akuto, this blend of malt and grains comes from distilleries in Japan including Chichibu and Hanyu, and from further afield (Scotland). It has a fragrant, perfumed character that is unique to Japanese whisky from Mizunara white oak, and builds on that with spices and lingering peat in the background.

Mars Iwai Japanese Whisky 40%

$104.00

This blended whisky form Mars Shinshu Distillery has been aged in a combination of Bourbon, Sherry and American white oak casks. This whisky is soft and gentle, with notes sweet pear and dark cacao. The palate offers up notes of dried fig, ginger cookies and honey milk.

Nikka Coffey Vodka 40%

$75.00