Japanese Single Malt Whisky
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Japanese Single Malt Whiskies have been around for nearly 75 years, and with the whole whiskies market seeing the demand of the single malt range increases this will only help whisky to develop around the world. With Japanese whiskies now one of the biggest selling in countries like Australia their little wonder that the Scottish whisky industry has been looking at the Japanese Whiskies Industry for their next move and in a way, feel challenged by them and wondering if the threat is real. Planet Whiskies would say it was as International demand for Japanese whisky brands will increase steadily, and the future does look bright with more licensed premises stocking the brands of Japan.
With the likes of individual Japanese Distilleries producing high-quality malts and with the years now they have been in production particular single malts from Japan will only gain in value as demand increases. The main Japanese distilleries would be Yoichi, Karuizawa, Chichibu, White Oak, Mars, Hakushu and Nikka.
So browse through over 25 Japanese Single Malts Whiskies on this page and if you are interested in buying these whiskies click the link next to any of the products, and this will take you to a page where you can purchases them. This site has worldwide delivery available.
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Akashi 5 Year Old / Red Wine Cask 61592 Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
50cl / 50% - Eigashima distillery in the city of Akashi produces versatile single malts that shine in a variety of different cask types. This expression – aged in a combination of French oak Cognac and red wine casks – offers a nicely-judged balance of earthy and fruity flavours.
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Akashi 5 Year Old / Red Wine Cask 61891 Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"50cl / 50% - A single malt from the White Oak distillery, released as part of the Akashi range – most of the whisky from the distillery goes into the companys blends, with only a tiny amount appearing as malt. This five-year-old has been matured in a red wine cask, giving it a hit of red fruit and a touch of dryness."
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Akashi 5 Year Old / Red Wine Cask Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"50cl / 50% - A particularly harmonious meeting of Japanese single malt and red wine casks, this perfectly balanced whisky offers notes of black forest gateaux, pink peppercorns and macerated strawberries."
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Akashi 5 Year Old / Sherry Cask Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"50cl / 50% - Akashi Single Malt Whisky is made at the White Oak distillery in the Hyogo prefecture. Matured for two years in sherry butts and three years in hogsheads, this is a lightly peated Japanese whisky."
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Akashi Bourbon Cask 5 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
50cl / 50.00% - From Eigashima (White Oak) distillery in Japans Hyogo Prefectures comes this lightly peated single malt Japanese whisky. This expression of Akashi matured in bourbon casks for five years.
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Akashi Single Malt 5 Year Old / Bourbon Cask Japanese Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"50cl / 50% - Sweet orchard fruit and subtle wisps of smoke are immediately apparent in this Japanese single malt, complemented by notes of caramel, toasted malt, and cracked pepper."
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Akashi Single Malt Whisky Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"50cl / 46% - Akashi Single Malt Whisky is made at the White Oak distillery in the Hyogo prefecture. Produced using lightly peated barley and aged in three different types of cask, this is the brands flagship malt."
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Chichibu 10 Year Old / The First Ten Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 50.5% - The first official 10-year-old from Japans most feted distillery – Chichibu The First Ten. Winner of Best Japanese Single Malt at the World Whiskies Awards 2021.
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Chichibu 4 Year Old 2009 SMWS 130.1 (2013)
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Chichibu 4 Year Old 2009 vintage Japanese single malt whisky. Single first fill bourbon barrel SMWS 130.1 bottled 2013 by the The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. 227 bottles.
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Chichibu London Edition 2019
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"Chichibu Ichiros Malt London Edition 2019 Japanese single malt whisky. Limited release of 1,405 numbered bottles."
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Chichibu London Edition 2019 Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"70cl / 48.5% / Venture Whisky - Premiered at Whisky Show 2019, Chichibu London Edition 2019 is the second in this popular series. This Japanese single malt, which again commemorates Londons capital, bears a label by Whisky Exchange Creative Director Raj Chavda that is a companion piece to last years. 1405 bottles were released."
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Chichibu London Edition 2021 Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"70cl / 51.5% - A special edition from Chichibu, the 2021-release of the annual London Edition, unveiled each year at Whisky Show. This one may have taken a little longer than expected to arrive, but its been worth the wait – it is a vatting of seven casks, each matured for more than five years. They are predominantly first-fill bourbon casks, with four casks that previously held peated whisky in the mix."
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Chichibu Red Wine Cask 2023 Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"70cl / 50.5% - A limited edition 2023 release from beloved Japanese distillery, Chichibu. This single malt was matured in a combination of wine casks from France, the United States, New Zealand and Japan. The result is a complex and full-bodied whisky."
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Chichibu SMWS 130.1
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Chichibu 4 Year Old 2009 Japanese single malt whisky. Single first fill bourbon barrel SMWS 130.1 bottled 2013 by the The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. 227 bottles.
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Chichibu The Peated 2011 / Bot.2015 Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"70cl / 62.5% - The 2011 vintage of Chichibus sought-after peated whisky has been left for an extra year for this release. The strongest yet at a cask strength of 62.5%, this is big, bold and intensely smoky, with spice and sweetness – a complex whisky."
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Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 46.00% - From the giant Fuji Gotemba Distillery comes the brands signature single malt. Yes, the distillery is at the base of Mount Fuji and thats where it gets its name. Matured in a combination of bourbon and beer casks (the brand is owned by the Kirin Brewery Company so has good access), this is an elegant, Scotch-style single malt."
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Fuji Single Malt Whisky Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling - Kirin, the owners of Fuji Gotemba distillery is the third biggest whisky maker in Japan and more of its releases are making its way to the UK. This single malt is inspired by Scotch whisky, but retains its Japanese essence, the result is a floral and fruity dram which balances elegance with a touch of Scottish power."
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Hakushu 10 Year Old Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"70cl / 40.5% - A younger expression of Hakushu, this well-mannered 10yo represents one of the gentlest introductions to the elegant, impeccably-constructed qualities of Japanese malt whisky."
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Hakushu 12 Year Old Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"70cl / 43% - A perennial favourite and a must-try for anyone interested in discovering Japanese whisky. Hakushu is owned by Suntory, founders of the first Japanese distillery, Yamazaki."
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Hakushu 18 Year Old Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"70cl / 43% - A massive step up in quality from the standard Hakushu 12 yrs, this 18yo is amazingly well-defined (as weve come to expect from Japanese whisky) with deliciously rounded fruit and cereal flavours, at times surprisingly reminiscent of the finest Irish potstill whisky (eg Redbreast 15yo)."
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Hakushu 25 Year Old Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"70cl / 43% - An extremely rare and highly sought-after addition to the Hakushu range, this 25 year-old was rated 93/100 by Jim Murray, who called it ""a malt which is impossible not to be blown away by""."
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Hakushu Distillers Reserve Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"70cl / 43% - A green and crunchy entry in the Hakushu Range, combining whisky of a wide variety of ages, from across the range of casks used by the distillery to create a gently smoky dram, packed with fruity flavour."
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Hanyu 13 Year Old 2000 SMWS 131.2 (2014)
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Hanyu 13 Year Old 2000 vintage Japanese single malt whisky. Single 1st Fill Ex-Sherry Butt #131.2 bottled 2014 by the The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. 646 bottles.
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Kanosuke Single Malt 2022 Limited Edition Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"70cl / 59% - The third official release from Kanosuke, this Japanese single malt was produced using all three of the distillerys pot stills, before being matured for three years in a combination of casks. Fresh and vibrant, with a complex character and mellow finish, this 2022 Limited Edition is a delightful example of what the distillery can do."
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Kanosuke Single Malt 2023 Limited Edition Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"70cl / 59% - The 2023 Limited Edition single malt from Kanosuke is a fruity, mellow and smoke whisky that has been matured in a mix of casks, including casks previously used to mature shochu."
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Kanosuke Single Malt Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"70cl / 48% - This Japanese whisky is made with a small portion of peated malt and is matured in ex-shochu, ex-sherry and American white oak casks. There are aromas of iced tea, lemon balm and banana on the nose, leading to candied ginger, cinnamon and honey on the palate."
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Karuizawa 17 Year Old 1996 SMWS 132.4 (2013)
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Karuizawa 17 Year Old 1996 vintage Japanese single malt whisky. Single refill butt #132.4 bottled 2013 by the The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. 346 bottles.
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Karuizawa 1981 / Bot.2014 / Sherry Cask Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"70cl / 63.4% - Whiskies from Karuizawa are some of the most sought after in the world. Not only has the distillery closed, but its heavily sherried drams have a reputation for excellence that has only grown over the past few years. This 1981 sherry-cask-matured dram was previewed at The Whisky Show 2014, where it went down a storm."
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Karuizawa 1981 / Cask #103 Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"70cl / 58.1% - A bottling of Cask No. 103 from the tiny Karuizawa distillery, which uses small stills, wooden washbacks and sherry casks to produce a quality malt. One of only 10 Gold Medal-winners at the Malt Maniacs Awards 2007."
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Karuizawa 1999 / Artist #13 / Spirits Shop Selection for LMDW
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"70cl / 60% - Karuizawa distillery was established in 1995 and has since contributed significantly to Japanese whisky history. After its closing in 2000 the distillery’s single malt attained legendary status and it continues to beguile whisky collectors and aficionados alike. This release was matured in a sherry butt for 19 years and bottled by La Maison du Whisky. There is a powerful aroma of blood orange, incense, sandalwood and dark chocolate on the nose giving way to notes of pipe tobacco, rancio and grou"
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Karuizawa 40 Year Old / Platinum Geisha Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"70cl / 56.5% - The second of a pair of very special bottlings – the Karuizawa Platinum Geishas. While all Karuizawa Geishas are special, these are especially so, as they are the final due in the long-running series. This whisky is the older of the pair, distilled in 1982 and matured for 40 years in a sherry cask. The result is sublime, with layers of fruit, spice and elegant old oak all perfectly balanced. An appropriate ending to a legendary series of whiskies."
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Karuizawa Spirit of Asama / 48% Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"70cl / 48% - A TWE exclusive release of Karuizawa, part of a vatting of 77 sherry casks bottled at 48% to produce a well rounded and affordable example of the distillerys character. The casks used for Spirit of Asama were filled in 1999 & 2000."
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Mars Komagatake / 2022 Edition Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"70cl / 50% - Each year since the rebirth of the Shinshu distillery in the heart of the Japanese Alps in 2011, Mars whisky has released an expression to showcase the evolution of Komagatake single malt. This release from 2022 was aged in a combination of ex-bourbon, sherry and Port wine casks, creating a silky and nutty whiskey with notes of exotic fruits, mixed nuts and acacia honey."
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Mars Komagatake Edition / Bot.2021 Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"70cl / 48% - The 2021-edition of Mars Komagatake Japanese single malt, distilled at the famous Shinshu distillery, is a fruity, floral whisky with notes of melted milk chocolate, honeysuckle, cherry blossom, vanilla, peaches and grapes throughout the palate."
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Mars Tsunuki / 2022 Edition Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"70cl / 50% - Tsunuki distillery on the island of Kyushu was established in 2016 by Hombo Shuzo, following the opening of the Nagano-based Shinshu distillery in 2011. This lightly peated, rich single malt is made with whiskies distilled in 2016 and 2017, and aged exclusively in ex-bourbon casks."
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Matsui Mizunara / Kurayoshi Distillery Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"70cl / 48% - A Matsui Japanese single malt from Kurayoshi distillery that has been matured in rare Japanese mizunara oak casks and features Katsushika Hokusais Thirty Six Views of Mount Fuji. Aromas of cherry blossom, vanilla, baking spices and coconut cream fill the nose, complemented by notes of oak, cinnamon, ginger, toffee, caramel and tobacco throughout the palate."
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Matsui Peated / Kurayoshi Distillery Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"70cl / 48% - A peated single malt from Kurayoshi distillerys Matsui range, offering notes of soft smoke, apples, vanilla, peppery oak and savoury malt throughout the palate and lingering in the finish."
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Matsui Sakura / Kurayoshi Distillery Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"70cl / 48% - A Japanese single malt from Kurayoshi Distillery, Matsui Sakura has been matured in casks made from cherry wood and featuring artwork by Kikukawa Eizan on the label, entitled ""Beauty in the Cherry Blossom Garden"". Aromas of cherry blossom, almonds, orange and melon fill the nose, complemented by notes of baking spices, orange zest, malt, vanilla sponge, honeysuckle and more cherry blossom throughout the palate."
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Miyagikyo Aromatic Yeast / Discovery Series 2022 Japanese Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"70cl / 47% - An unpeated Japanese single malt from Nikkas Miyagikyo distillery, made with aromatic yeasts that encourages the development of delicately fruity flavours. The nose brings aromas of lavender, marshmallow, peach, pear, apricot, vanilla, coconut and summer flowers, complemented by notes of green ferns, freshly-baked brioche, white peaches, pears, acacia honey and sea salt on the palate. The finish is filled with lingering notes of chamomile tea, freshly cut grass, fiery ginger and pear blossom."
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Miyagikyo Single Malt Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"70cl / 45% / Distillery Bottling - Nikkas entry-level whisky from Miyagikyo distillery. Light in body, yet full of flavour, this is an excellent introduction to Japanese whisky. Elegantly fruity with sherry-cask character."
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Nikka Yoichi & Miyagikyo Rum Cask Finish Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"140cl / 46% - A beautifully-presented set of Japanese single malts, both finished in Caribbean rum casks for up to 12 months. The set contains one bottle from the Yoichi distillery and one from Miyagikyo, both owned by Nikka."
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Ontake Single Malt Japanese Whisky / The First Edition / Sherry Cask Single Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"70cl / 43% - Aged in first-fill solera sherry butts, the whisky reveals rich notes of baked apple, pear compote, apricot, and subtle hints of citrus peel and spices. The palate continues with flavours of raisins and figs, culminating in a warm and inviting finish."
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Sasayaki Japanese Malt Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 41.00% - Sasayaki (meaning whisper) is a malt whisky made in the Japanese town of Ogumi, which you can find in the Bandai-Asahi National Park amidst the stunning landscape of the mountains of Asahi and Lide. This one was matured in Japanese Mizunara oak, which brings creamy and floral depth."
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Shirakawa 1958 Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"70cl / 49% - Shirakawa Distillery was built in the Fukushima Prefecture in 1939 and demolished in 2003. In 1951 it became one of the first distilleries in Japan to produce malt whisky and it continued to do so uninterrupted until 1969. In 2019, Single Malt Whisky from Shirakawa Distillery was discovered in a stainless steel tank. That had been forgotten in the midst of time. The 1958 release is the earliest known single vintage Japanese whisky ever bottled."
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Tan Cho Single Malt Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 55.00% - Tan Cho is a single malt Japanese whisky bottled for the Hakutsuru sake brewery. Master brewers from Hakutsuru selected barrels of whisky with a minimum age of three years from an undisclosed distillery based on the eastern side of Hokkaido. The chosen whiskies were married together in mizunara casks before bottling at 55% ABV. While we cant tell you which distillery in question the whisky came from (well leave the detective work to you), what we can tell you is that you can expect a good amount of that heady mizunara character, along with rich fruit, and complex spices."
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Yamazaki 12 Year Old / 100th Anniversary Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"70cl / 43% - Matured in a variety of casks for at least 12 years, this limited-edition whisky was made at Japan’s first and oldest malt distillery – Yamazaki. Bottled a century after the distillery was founded and the House of Suntory was born, this single malt offers aromas of juicy peaches, persimmons and vanilla that fill the nose."
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Yamazaki 12 Year Old Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"70cl / 43% - One of the first Japanese single malts to break into the UK market, Suntorys Yamazaki 12 Year Old continues to impress with its well-balanced fruity sweetness, something that appeals to novice and experienced whisky drinkers alike."
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Yamazaki 18 Year Old / Gift Box Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"70cl / 43% - This classic Japanese single malt originates from the nations first whisky distillery. Yamazaki 18 Year Old shows great complexity and a lovely balance of fruit, malt and a touch of smoke."
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Yamazaki 25 Year Old Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling - A 25-year-old Japanese single malt from Suntory matured in a combination of American, Spanish and Japanese Mizunara oak casks, with notes of persimmon, satsuma, oaky spice, tart yuzu, fresh ginger and soft smoke."
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Yamazaki Distillers Reserve Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"70cl / 43% - A fresh and fruity whisky from Yamazaki, full of red fruit and a touch of sherry cask. Its also got some mizunara (Japanese oak) matured whisky in the mix, which comes through as a complex spicy and almost incense-like note. A well put together and deep dram."
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Yamazaki Golden Promise / Tsukuriwake 2024 Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"70cl / 48% / Distillery Bottling - This richly textured single malt was distilled in 2009 and aged in American oak casks, resulting in aromas of orange marmalade, custard creams, and toasted malt, complemented by the distillery’s hallmark notes of pineapple and citrus."
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Yamazakura Asaka Single Malt / 2023 Release Japanese Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"70cl / 46% - This single malt was produced in a pot still at Asaka distillery and aged for three years in bourbon casks. You’ll find layers of bright, ripe fruit, with notes of peach, apricot, apple, and prunes."
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Yoichi 1990 / 20 Year Old Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"70cl / 50% - Released in the UK in early 2011, this 20 year-old Yoichi is from the 1990 vintage and has been bottled at 50% abv."
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Yoichi 20 Year Old Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 52% - A powerful cask-strength 20-year-old single malt from the Yoichi distillery that previously bested some very high-profile Scottish malts at a blind tasting in 2003 and received 95 points in Jim Murrays Whisky Bible.
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Yoichi Aromatic Yeast / Discovery Series 2022 Japanese Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"70cl / 48% - A fruity, floral peated single malt from Nikkas Yoichi distillery, made with aromatic yeasts that encourage the development of a floral, fruity character. Aromas of herbal peat smoke, apple, pears, melon, mint, lily, coconut cream and pineapple fill the nose, complemented by notes of sea salt, green herbs, ripe barley, earthy peat, summer flowers and Mirabelle plums throughout the palate."
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Yoichi Single Malt Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
"70cl / 45% / Distillery Bottling - Relaunched in 2016, this comes from Nikkas excellent Yoichi distillery. This is a blend of single malts from different years and consequently does not carry an age statement. This is a smoky whisky with a maritime character."
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