Japanese Whisky
Despite Japanese whisky only coming to global prominence in the last 15 years, Japan has been making whisky commercially since 1923!
The two founding names of Japanese whisky were Shinjiro Torii, the founder of the Suntory brand and subsequently Japan's first (and most famous) distillery, Yamazaki and Masataka Taketsuru, distillery manager at Yamazaki and founder of the other great brand Nikka, who founded his first distillery, Yoichi to the north in Hokkaido, in 1939. Though created in the Scottish style (Taketsuru studied at Balblair and Springbank among other distilleries before working for Suntory) Japanese whiskies tend to be slightly lighter and more delicate, with a perfumed and sweet flavour that can swing to sherried and slightly smokey depending on the style.
The last decade has seen a ravenous demand for Japanese whisky, so much so that older stock of whisky has nearly been completely exhausted, leading to a global shortage of stock and inevitable price rice. Whether its older Yamazaki, single cask Nikka or bottlings of the legendary silent distillery Karuizawa. Japanese whisky is a must for any serious whisky collector and a style that should be tried by any serious whisky fan.
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Mars Shinshu - Komagatake Limited Edition 2020 Whisky70cl | 50%
MARS Whisky unveils its new edition, from its Shinshu distillery, nestled in central Japan. This expression is a blend of ex-Bourbon barrels, for the most part, having rested in the cellars of the distillery, at an altitude of 800 meters. The Single... Click for more info£149.95Distillery Mars Shinshu Age Description Komagatake Limited Edition 2020 Vintage Cask Wood Bourbon Year Bottled 2020 Packaging Original Box Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP13105 -
Mars Shinshu - Cosmo Wine Cask Finish Whisky70cl | 43%
Situated in the heart of the Japanese Alps, Shinshu distillery has been founded in 1985. After a few years out of service, the activity started again in 2011. Cosmo Wine Cask Finish is a limited release 2020 of the classic Cosmo, finished in a Wine C... Click for more info£89.95Distillery Mars Shinshu Age Description Cosmo Wine Cask Finish Vintage Cask Wood Wine Year Bottled 2020 Packaging Original Box Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP13104 -
Mars Shinshu - Komagatake 2019 - Tsunuki Aging Whisky70cl | 56%
Distilled at Japan’s highest distillery in Shinshu and the new make travelled about 860 km southwest to Tsunuki, a new distillery in Kagoshima, which lies in the southernmost in main island of Japan. Average temperature in Tsunuki is about 8 °C h... Click for more info£233.95Distillery Mars Shinshu Age Description Komagatake 2019 - Tsunuki Aging Vintage Cask Wood Bourbon Year Bottled 2019 Packaging Original Box Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP12918 -
Nikka Taketsuru - Pure Malt Whisky70cl | 43%
Taketsuru Pure Malt is a blended malt named after Nikka’s founder, a disciplined craftsman who was constant in his pursuit of perfection - a characteristic Nikka is pursuing to this day. The new release replaces the previous Pure Malt expression wh... Click for more info£62.95Distillery Nikka Taketsuru Age Description Pure Malt Vintage Cask Wood Sherry Year Bottled 2020 Packaging Original Box Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP12708 -
Nikka - Tailored - Premium Japanese Blended Whisky70cl | 43%
A new premium blended whisky release from Nikka, Nikka Tailored. Blending is considered an art at Nikka. This whisky consists of a blend of malts from the Miyagikyo and Yoichi distilleries, along with a smaller proportion of Coffey still grain whisky... Click for more info£109.95Distillery Nikka Age Description Tailored - Premium Japanese Blended Vintage Cask Wood Bourbon & Sherry Oak Year Bottled 2020 Packaging Original Box Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP12707 -
Mars Shinshu - Kasei - Blended Japanese Whisky70cl | 40%
Mars Kasei blended whisky is a soft, rounded whisky from Shinshu distillery in Japan. the whisky is made from a blend of both malt and grain whiskies, married from a variety of barrels. The nose is full of gentle white flower aromas and notes of swe... Click for more info£42.95Distillery Mars Shinshu Age Description Kasei - Blended Japanese Vintage Cask Wood American Oak Year Bottled Packaging Original Box Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP12475 -
Kaiyo - Japanese Mizunara Oak - The Peated Whisky70cl | 46%
Kaiyo peated is made from imported Scottish peated malt, it spends 2 years in madeira casks, then 6 years in mizunara casks. A fruity, zesty and softly-smoky Japanese whisky, matured in madeira and mizunara oak casks. This has aromas of orange, jasm... Click for more info£109.95Distillery Kaiyo Age Description Japanese Mizunara Oak - The Peated Vintage Cask Wood Mizunara Oak Year Bottled 2020 Packaging Unboxed Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP12450 -
Mars Shinshu - Komagatake 2019 Whisky70cl | 48%
The annual limited release Mars. Komagatake 2019 is an excellent single malt produced at the Mars Shinshu distillery and like its 2018 predecessor, it is a combination of peated and unpeated malts and is matured in a combination of bourbon barrels an... Click for more info£124.95Distillery Mars Shinshu Age Description Komagatake 2019 Vintage Cask Wood Bourbon Year Bottled 2019 Packaging Original Box Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP11909 -
Mars Shinshu - Maltage Cosmo Whisky70cl | 43%
Mars Maltage Cosmo is a blended malt featuring whisky from the little-known Japanese distillery Shinshu, as well as whiskies from undisclosed Scottish distilleries. A rather intriguing expression. Creamy and sweet on the palate. A liquid dessert on ... Click for more info£55.95Distillery Mars Shinshu Age Description Maltage Cosmo Vintage Cask Wood Bourbon & American Oak Year Bottled 2018 Packaging Original Box Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP11260 -
Nikka - Coffey Japanese Vodka70cl | 40%
A new Vodka from the Nikka Distilling Co. Nikla Coffey Vodka is a vodka with flavor and texture. The secret behind this extremely smooth mouthfeel and delicate taste is the quality of Coffey distillates and the preciseness in blending. Corn and barle... Click for more info£42.95Distillery Nikka Age Description Coffey Japanese Vintage Cask Wood Oak Year Bottled Packaging Original Box Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP11233 -
Nikka Taketsuru - Pure Malt in Wooden Box 21 year old Whisky70cl | 43%
World Whiskies Awards 2018- Best Blended Malt-Best Japanese (21 Years and Over) Featured in the 1001 whiskies you must try before you die book Featured in Ian Buxton's 101 world whiskies to try before you die book A blend of the two Nikka single m... Click for more info£999.95Distillery Nikka Taketsuru Age 21 year old Description Pure Malt in Wooden Box Vintage Cask Wood Oak Year Bottled 2019 Packaging Wooden Box Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP10190 -
Nikka - Days Blended Japanese Whisky70cl | 40%
Nikka Days is an elegant blend of grain and malt whiskies from Nikka’s Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries. Ideal for the Spring season, Nikka Days is packaged in a distinctive bright yellow bottle reminiscent of the Japanese sun. This smooth, sw... Click for more info£35.95Distillery Nikka Age Description Days Blended Japanese Vintage Cask Wood Oak Year Bottled 2019 Packaging Original Box Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP10064 -
Karuizawa (silent) - Murasaki Geisha 31 year old Whisky70cl | 60.1%
Just 60 bottles of this extrememly rare 31 year old were produced. as usual with Karuizawa this is a grade A investment bottle. Nose: Lardy cake: layers of bread, spice, brown sugar and umami richness. Umami richness. Citrus boiled sweet notes... Click for more info£24,999.95Distillery Karuizawa (silent) Age 31 year old Description Murasaki Geisha Vintage Cask Wood Sherry Year Bottled 2018 Packaging Wooden Box Cask Strength Yes Bottler Elixir Distillers HTFW Cat. No. LP9635 -
Kaiyo - Japanese Mizunara Oak Cask Strength Whisky70cl | 53%
A cask strength version of this teaspooned Japanese whisky. Matured in Mizunara, seen as one of the most expensive but desireable casks to work with, as it adds flavours of sandalwood, vanilla, oriental spice and coconut. Oily, spicy, fruity a... Click for more info£109.95Distillery Kaiyo Age Description Japanese Mizunara Oak Cask Strength Vintage Cask Wood Mizunara Oak Year Bottled Packaging Unboxed Cask Strength Yes Bottler Independent HTFW Cat. No. LP9604 -
Kaiyo - Japanese Mizunara Oak Whisky70cl | 43%
An intriguing Japanese whisky from un-named distilleries, most from one well known one and a small amount from another, added so not to be labelled a single malt. Matureed in indigenous Mizunara oak, which adds a spicy, complex and fruity quali... Click for more info£82.95Distillery Kaiyo Age Description Japanese Mizunara Oak Vintage Cask Wood Mizunara Oak Year Bottled Packaging Original Box Cask Strength No Bottler Independent HTFW Cat. No. LP9603 -
Nikka - Coffey Japanese Gin70cl | 47%
Distilled in Nikka Whisky’s signature “Coffey Still”, the rich and mellow spirit at the heart of the gin is characterized by a luxurious and silky texture. In addition to traditional gin botanicals, its stunning aromatic complexity ... Click for more info£47.95Distillery Nikka Age Description Coffey Japanese Vintage Cask Wood Oak Year Bottled Packaging Unboxed Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP9586 -
Suntory - Toki Blended Whisky70cl | 43%
Meaning Time in Japanese Toki is a blend of Japanese Grain and Malt whiskies from Suntory's Hakushu, Yamazaki, and Chita distilleries and a great way to enter the world of Japanese Whisky. Colour: Clear gold Nose: Grapefruit pith, yellow plum, vani... Click for more info£31.95Distillery Suntory Age Description Toki Blended Vintage Cask Wood Bourbon & Sherry Oak Year Bottled 2018 Packaging Unboxed Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP9335 -
Nikka - Super Nikka Rare Old Whisky70cl | 43%
This blended whisky was created as a memorial to Rita, a liquid love letter if you will, from the founder of Nikka to his Scottish wife Rita. In 2020 Nikka are celebrating 100 years since Rita and Taketsuru were married. This product was launched in ... Click for more info£49.95Distillery Nikka Age Description Super Nikka Rare Old Vintage Cask Wood Oak Year Bottled Packaging Original Box Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP8935 -
Nikka Taketsuru - Pure Malt 17 year old Whisky70cl | 43%
This is a blended malt named in honor of Masataka Taketsuru, the father of Japanese whisky. He is the first Japanese who mastered whisky-making in Scotland and produced the genuine whisky in Japan. Masataka learned that the natural resources surround... Click for more info£449.95Distillery Nikka Taketsuru Age 17 year old Description Pure Malt Vintage Cask Wood Oak Year Bottled Packaging Wooden Box Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP8856 -
Yamazaki - Mizunara Oak Cask 2017 Edition 18 year old Whisky70cl | 48%
“I wanted to reveal the whisky’s soul that is the art of Mizunara – a heightened sense and awakened palate, engaged through aromas and flavours never known before,” said Suntory’s chief blender, Shinji Fukuyo. Age is th... Click for more info£4,399.95Distillery Yamazaki Age 18 year old Description Mizunara Oak Cask 2017 Edition Vintage Cask Wood Mizunara Oak Year Bottled 2017 Packaging Wooden Box Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP8380