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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 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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Chichibu 2012 (bottled 2019) (cask 2074) - Ex Hanyu Cask Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 62.00% - From the Japanese Chichibu Distillery comes this 2012 vintage single malt. It was initially aged in a cask which previously held Hanyu whisky, before it was transferred to a hogshead which previously held Chichibu whisky. Eventually in 2019, the liquid was bottled exclusively for Selfridges, with just 200 bottles released at a generous 62% ABV. Rather pretty packaging its presented in, too.This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Chichibu 2013 (bottled 2022) (cask 2666) Bourbon Barrel - Hear No Evil Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 59.50% - The Chichibu 2013 Hear No Evil is a rare expression from one of Japans most celebrated craft distilleries. Matured to perfection and bottled in very limited numbers, this single malt offers layers of orchard fruit, soft oak and delicate spice. A must for collectors and connoisseurs seeking something truly special.This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Chichibu 2015 (bottled 2021) (cask 5262) Bourbon Cask - Martial Arts T Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 59.50% - From Chichibu comes this 2015 vintage Japanese single malt, released in 2021 for the Martial Arts Trilogy. It spent its days maturing in a single bourbon cask, and is one of three in the series which celebrates Japanese martial arts. Just 233 bottles were released.This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Chichibu 2015 (bottled 2024) (cask 4577) - Seven Gods Of Fortune Fukur Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 61.00% - The fifth release in Chichibus sought-after Seven Gods of Fortune series, this Fukurokuju edition comes from first-fill bourbon cask #4577. Distilled in 2015 and aged for nine years, it was bottled in 2024 at natural cask strength (61.9% ABV). Just 188 bottles were released originally as exclusives for Chichibus Dutch and Austrian importer.These bottles were part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Chichibu Chibidaru 2010 (bottled 2014) - Quarter Cask Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 53.50% - A sought-after bottle of Chichibu single malt whisky matured in quarter casks, which are much smaller than your standard cask. Interestingly, the name Chibidaru means cute casks in Japanese. This one was distilled in 2010 and bottled in 2014, with a total of 6,200 bottles produced.This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed info and/or photos just get in touch.
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Chichibu From Tokyo to Paris 2024 Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 63.40% - This limited edition Japanese single malt from Chichibu was distilled in 2017 and matured in a single first-fill bourbon barrel before it was bottled up in 2024 and transported to France as a special Traveler Edition from La Maison du Whisky. This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Chichibu London Edition 2022 Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 51.50% - Chichibu distillery was founded by Ichiro Akuto, former manager, and grandson to the founder of Hanyu distillery. The 2022 release of the London Edition from Chichibu is a blend of nine casks, including Cognac, oloroso, and chibidaru casks. This edition had an outturn of 1,861 bottles.This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed info and/or photos just get in touch.
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Chichibu London Edition 2025 Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 50.50% - Japans Chichibu distillery was founded by Ichiro Akuto, former manager and grandson of the founder of Hanyu distillery. This is the 2025 drop of the London Edition of Ichiros Malt, launched at the citys annual Whisky Show, and the eighth instalment in the limited edition series. This edition combines a blend of 10 casks, including two that contained heavily peated malt. Bottled at a generous 50.5% ABV, its a robust, oak-driven whisky, balancing subtle smoke, candied citrus, dark chocolate, dried fruits, and warming spice. Plus, the label has a textured, glow-in-the-dark finish, which is rad.This bottle was part of a private collection and may show signs of wear if of a certain vintage - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2015) Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 55.50% - This is a 2015 bottling of single malt from Japans small but fantastic Chichibu distillery, released as part of their On The Way series. Japanese whisky enthusiasts will want to get their hands on a bottle of this...This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Chichibu On The Way 2024 Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 54.40% - This Japanese single malt from Chichibu is made from 100% floor-malted barley for the limited edition On the Way series, showcasing the distillerys commitment to authenticity and tradition in its production. The whisky matured in a host of different casks, including bourbon barrels, sherry casks, mizunara oak, wine, and little chibidaru casks between nine and 15 years before bottling at a wholesome 54.4% ABV.
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Chichibu Paris Edition 2018 Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 57.30% - Chichibu Paris Edition 2018 is a notable bottling as it was the inaugural expression of the range, released in 2018 to mark the 160th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and Japan. The launch was joined by a London Edition. The whisky was made from Tipple and Braemar barley and aged in a mix of Mizunara Japanese oak and virgin French oak barrels. Only 1357 bottles were filled at 57.3% ABV.This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Chichibu Paris Edition 2020 Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 52.80% - Releases from Chichibu are rare and much sought-after. The distillery was founded in 2004 and started distilling in 2008, the first new whisky distillery in Japan since 1973. This special edition is one of only 1,833 bottles filled especially for Le Maison du Whisky in Paris. Its made up of two batches: five barrels from 2013, aged in a mixture of first-fill bourbon, virgin oak, and a Port pipe; three barrels distilled in 2014 including a red wine cask and two quarter casks.This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Chichibu Paris Edition 2021 Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 53.50% - The 2021 release of Chichibus Paris Edition, a sought-after Japanese whisky imported by LMDW. Just 1847 bottles were released.This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Chichibu Paris Edition 2023 - Le Bon Marche Edition Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 49.50% - Chichibus 2023 Paris Edition continues the distillerys tradition of city-themed bottlings, imported by LMDW and limited to 2100 bottles. Bottle 741 is presented at 49.5% ABV.This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Chichibu Paris Edition 2024 - Kokyo Edition Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 50.50% - 2024 saw the seventh release of Chichibus annual Paris Edition, and this one matured in a combo of bourbon barrels, red wine casks, and tiny chibidaru whisky casks. There were two label variants for this Kokyo vs Notre Dame Edition, each featuring one of the two famous landmarks.This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2023 Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 48.50% - This is the limited 2023 Taiwan Edition of Chichibu Japanese single malt. The label depicts a scene of Taiwans famous Taitung Hot Air Balloon Festival. A release of 770 bottles. This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2024 Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 48.50% - The 2024 Taiwan edition of Ichiros Malt from Chichibu. A highly collectible Japanese single malt, just 840 bottles were released.This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Chichibu The Peated 2011 (bottled 2015) Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 62.50% - Ichiro single malt from the Chichibu Distillery, a 2011 vintage peated whisky bottled in 2015 at a cask strength of 62.5% ABV.This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed info and/or photos just get in touch.
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Chichibu The Peated 2012 (bottled 2016) Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 54.50% - This is the 2012 vintage Japanese peated single malt from Chichibu, released as part of the Ichiros Malt series. It was bottled in 2016 at 54.5% ABV, with 6,350 bottles produced. Always very popular stuff, this.This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Chichibu The Peated 2022 Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 53.50% - The Peated 2022 release from Chichibu distillery is a no-age-statement, limited release of 11,000 bottles. Non-chill filtered and naturally coloured, it was produced at one of Japans youngest distilleries founded by Ichiro Akuto.This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed info and/or photos just get in touch.
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Chichibu US Edition 2019 Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 55.50% - The 2019 US Edition of Ichiros Malt from Chichibu. If youre after a rare gem for a Japanese whisky collection, this ticks all the boxes.This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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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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Hakushu 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 43.00% - This wonderful peated Japanese single malt whisky hails from Hakushu distillery, owned by Suntory. The distillery resides in the forests of Mt. Kaikomagatake, with the original Hakushu distillery built in 1973. Another building was added in 1981, called Hakushu Higashi. Rather fittingly, it boasts a fresh and foresty flavour profile.
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Hakushu 18 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 48.00% - As if Hakushu 18 Year Old wasnt impressive enough, this edition was released to celebrate House of Suntorys 100th anniversary. Full of refined, elegant smokiness, its balanced by the distinct herbaceous nuances Hakushu whisky is known for, alongside green fruit and spiciness. This limited-edition bottle design is layered with dark green and flecks of gold as a nod to the whiskys verdant and smoky flavours.
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Hakushu 18 Year Old Peated Malt - Tsukuriwake 2024 Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 48.00% - Hakushu 18 Year Old Peated Malt (2024 Tsukuriwake Edition) brings another limited-edition label, this time for Suntorys celebrated Hakushu 18 Year Old Peated Malt. It honours the art of blending at the Hakushu distillery, which allows The House of Suntory to produce more than 100 different malt whiskies to refine Japanese peated malt whisky. The herbaceous, elegant smokiness of Hakushu 18 Year Old Peated Malt lends a refreshing quality to the liquid, evoking the essence of a serene forest.
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Hakushu 18 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 43.00% - A fantastic 18 year old Japanese single malt from Suntorys Hakushu distillery, a malty, fragrant whisky of real quality. Some very gentle forest smoke and familiar green fruitiness combine gloriously.
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Hakushu 25 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 43.00% - A very rare, highly sought-after and truly fabulous peated Japanese whisky from Hakushu. This 25 year old single malt has picked up countless awards and rave reviews over the years, including the Worlds Best Single Malt title on multiple occasions at the World Whiskies Awards. Still elegant, of course, this rare release nonetheless sees both the sherried and peated components of Hakushu dialed up.
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Hakushu Distillers Reserve Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 43.00% - From the Hakushu distillery in the foothills of Mount Kaikomagatake comes their Distillers Reserve single malt whisky, a no-age-statement expression, that captures the smoky, herbaceous characteristics of their whiskies. Both lightly-peated and heavily-peated malts were used for this complex and deeply enjoyable whisky from Suntory.
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Hakushu Japanese Forest Bittersweet Edition Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 43.00% - This single malt from Hakushu was originally released in 2023 as a limited-edition Japanese Travel Retail exclusive. Not something we come across every day. This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Hakushu Peated Malt Spanish Oak - Kogei Collection Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 43.00% - Part of Suntorys Kogei Collection, originally available only in travel retail, this peated Hakushu was matured in Spanish oak and dressed in kimono-inspired packaging. A rare drop indeed.This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Hakushu Story of the Distillery - 2024 Edition Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 43.00% - Japans Hakushu distillery marked its 50th anniversary in 2023 and released this limited edition single malt the following year. The peated whisky spent its time maturing in white oak barrels before bottling for the Story of the Distillery 2024 Edition. This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Hakushu Story of the Distillery - 2025 Edition Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 43.00% - This is the second release in Hakushus Story of the Distillery series, a peated Japanese single malt matured in American white oak, showcasing the smoky side of Suntorys portfolio.This bottle was part of a private collection and may show signs of wear if of a certain vintage - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Hanyu Ichiros Malt 15 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 46.50% - A rare and incredibly exciting bottling of 15 year old Hanyu Japanese single malt whisky, bottled as part of the Ichiros Malt range from stocks acquired by the eponymous Ichiro Akuto after Hanyu closed down in 2000. 3,710 bottle of this whisky were produced, and dubbed The Final Vintage of Hanyu.This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed info and/or photos just get in touch.
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Hanyu Ichiros Malt 2000 (bottled 2010) - Four of Spades Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 58.60% - A 2000 vintage Japanese single malt from Hanyu, released as part of the Ichiros Malt Card Series. The Four of Spades edition was treated to a finish in a mizunara oak puncheon, yielding an outturn of 570 bottles in 2010.This bottle was part of a private collection and may show signs of wear if of a certain vintage - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Hanyu Ichiros Malt 2000 (bottled 2010) - Three Of Hearts Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 61.20% - A legendary release from the cult Hanyu Card Series, distilled in 2000 and finished in a Port pipe.This bottle was part of a private collection and will show signs of wear if of a certain vintage - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Hanyu Ichiros Malt The Joker - Colour Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 57.70% - The final card in the legendary Ichiros Malt Card series from the closed distillery of Hanyu (along with the even rarer single cask monochrome Joker). The colour Joker is a single malt from 14 casks filled in either 1985, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1991 or 2000, with cask types including Sherry butt, puncheon, hogshead, ex-bourbon, ex-Cognac, ex-Madeira and chibidaru (cute casks - essentially quarter casks). 3,640 highly collectible and sought-after bottles were released.This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed info and/or photos just get in touch.
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Hinotori Single Malt Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 45.00% - Hailing from Japans recently revived Hekinan distillery in Nagoya, this single malt is made with a combo of 70% unpeated and 30% peated malt. The region boasts a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers, cold winters, fertile soils, and fresh water from the Yahagi River, all contributing to the development of this characterful single malt.
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Kanosuke Artist Edition #004 Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 50.00% - Inspired by the Wu Xing element of Metal, this artistic Kanosuke release blends unpeated malts from all three pot stills, including rare triple distilled bourbon cask whisky and Islay matured components. The result is a layered whisky with sea breeze minerality and fruity depth, echoing artist Keiko Yuasas shimmering Gold-themed artwork.This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Karuizawa 1999-2000 Cask Strength - Views of Mount Fiji 17th Edition Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 60.80% - The 17th release in the 36 Views of Mount Fuji series features the Senju in Musashi Province artwork. Distilled in Karuizawas twilight years, bottled at cask strength, and bursting with the distillerys signature richness.This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Karuizawa 1999-2000 Cask Strength 1st Batch Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 49.30% - Karuizawa single malt Japanese whisky here, bottled for the series: The Masterpieces in Eight Colours. It was aged in a sherry butt and bottled at a cask strength of 49.3% ABV. This bottle is from the Batch 1. This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Karuizawa 1999-2000 Cask Strength 2nd Batch Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 52.10% - Drawn from the final years of production at the legendary Japanese distillery, this 1999-2000 Karuizawa single malt was bottled in 2015 at full cask strength (59.5% ABV). Sourced from the same parcel of casks as the revered Asama series, it captures the last echoes of Karuizawas rich, sherried style before the stills fell silent forever.This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Karuizawa 1999-2000 Cask Strength 3rd Batch Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 51.80% - The third batch of Karuizawas impressive 1999-2000 Cask Strength series. In a glorious green bottle featuring calligraphy by Sooun Takeda, this is one of the rare small-batch releases produced during the last few years of the distillerys lifespan. It was matured in sherried oak and bottled at 51.8% ABV.This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Karuizawa 1999-2000 Cask Strength 4th Batch Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 48.50% - The fourth batch of Karuizawas impressive 1999-2000 Cask Strength series. This is one of the rare small-batch releases distilled during the last few years of the distillerys lifespan. It was matured in sherried oak and bottled at 48.5% ABV.This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Karuizawa 1999-2000 Cask Strength 5th Batch Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 52.20% - Japans legendary Karuizawa distillery was mothballed in 2000, and this single malt was made during its final years of production. Distilled in 1999 and 2000, the whisky was bottled at a cask strength of 52.5% ABV.This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Karuizawa 1999-2000 Cask Strength 6th Batch Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 51.10% - Japanese whisky from the legendary Karuizawa, namely single malt from the much sought-after 1999 - 2000 Vintage range. It was matured in a sherry butt and produced in very small batches, this being the sixth. This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Karuizawa 1999-2000 Cask Strength 7th Batch Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 52.10% - Japans legendary Karuizawa distillery was mothballed in 2000, and this single malt was made during its final years of production. Distilled in 1999 and 2000, the seventh batch weighs in at a satisfying 52.1% ABV. This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Karuizawa Spirit of Asama 48% Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 48.00% - Ths Spirit of Asama is an incredible, legendary whisky from Japans Karuizawa distillery. It is a vatting of 77 different sherry casks which were laid down in 1999 and 2000. The sherry character in the finished dram is just astounding, as is the almost rancio-like flavour on the palate. Just brilliant.This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Mars Komagatake Shinshu Aging 2022 Edition Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 50.00% - The 2022 edition of Mars Komagatake single malt from the Shinshu distillery in the foothills of the Japanese Alps. Boasting a core of bourbon cask matured single malt, supported by portions matured in sherry and Port casks, you can expect plenty of sweet stone fruit, oaken vanilla, and honeyed nuts alongside the rich, oily malt at its core.
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Mars Komagatake Single Malt (2021 Edition) Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 48.00% - A superb single malt, the Mars Komagatake 2021 Edition is a yearly offering of their characteristic expression. Distilled and matured at the Mars Shinsu distillery in the village of Miyada and bottled at 48%, its a flavourful dram, bursting with delicate floral notes and oaky vanilla.
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Miyagikyo Aromatic Yeast - Nikka Discovery Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 47.00% - A Japanese single malt that explores and celebrates fermentation and the fruity, floral notes formed during that part of the production process. In contrast to many Scottish producers, for example, Nikka (and other Japanese producers) use various yeast strains, and experiment with many more. These strains are closely protected, and its great to see a couple of releases highlighting their contribution - the other being the peated Yoichi Aromatic Yeast from Nikkas other malt whisky distillery.
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Miyagikyo Bourbon Wood Finish (bottled 2018) Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 46.00% - This complex no age statement single malt was produced at the Miyagikyo distillery on Japans Honshu Island, and then finished in a bourbon barrels for one year beofre being bottled in 2018. With spicy, creamy and salty notes, theres a big flavour profile packed into this whisky.This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Miyagikyo Peated (bottled 2021) - Nikka Discovery Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 48.00% - One of two releases launched in late 2021 as part of the Nikka Discovery series, the Miyagikyo Peated single malt is made using peated malts, showing off the distillerys smoky side of things. A brilliant Japanese whisky that is well worth exploring for enthusiasts.
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Miyagikyo Single Malt Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 45.00% - Replacing the previous NAS Miyagikyo single malt as well as the remaining age statement expressions, this single release will represent the distillery going forward as demand for Japanese whisky remains as strong as ever. The new single malt is said to be made with whiskies spanning various ages (hinting at the inclusion of older whiskies than the previous NAS release) with classic delicate, floral character and primarily ex-Sherry casks used for maturation.
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Nikka Coffey Malt Gift Set with 2x Glasses Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 45.00% - A handsome gift set, including a bottle of Nikka Coffey Malt Japanese whisky, plus a pair of rather smart branded glasses. Ideal if youre in the mood for Highballs, and a great gift for a fan of Japanese whisky.
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Nikka Coffey Malt Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 45.00% - While most distilleries use their Coffey stills only to make grain whisky, Nikka use the two Coffey stills at their Miyagikyo distillery to create malt whisky too. The Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky was introduced to their selection of expressions in 2014. Plenty rich and flavoursome, its a wonderful addition to Nikkas fantastic range.
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Nikka Session Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 43.00% - Nikka Session is a smoky blended malt of whiskies from the Yoichi and Miyagiyko distilleries, along with the Ben Nevis distillery in Scotland.This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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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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Shindo Experimental 01 Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 50.00% - This first experimental release from Japans Shindo distillery is an unpeated single malt built around texture and aroma rather than brute force. A vatting dominated by bourbon cask whisky, with small but meaningful contributions from new mizunara, oloroso sherry, and refill Scotch casks, it shows exactly what the distillery is aiming for. Creamy, lactone-rich character, layered aromatics and a sense of precision well beyond its years. Under the guidance of Kenji Hosoi, Shindo favours flavour clarity, not shortcuts.
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The Matsui 5 Year Old Sakura Single Cask Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 48.00% - This Japanese single malt hails from the Kurayoshi distillery in the foothills of Mt. Daisen. It spent five years maturing in a single cherry wood cask, resulting in a bouquet of toasted almond, marmalade, baked apple, and vanilla.
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The Matsui Sakura Cask Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 43.00% - A single malt from the Kurayoshi Distillery, which resides in the foothills of Mt. Daisen. Released as part of the Matsui range, this particular expression has been matured in cherry wood casks - sounds rather intriguing indeed, doesnt it?
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The Matsui Sakura Single Cask Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 48.00% - Aged for five years in Sakura casks at the Kurayoshi distillery, this Japanese single malt emphasises delicacy and balance, enhanced by Mount Daisen spring water. Floral, softly sweet and gently spiced, it delivers something quietly distinctive.
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The Matsui The Peated Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 48.00% - A peated whisky from the Kurayoshi Distillery, released as part of The Matsui series and dubbed The Peated. Its pot distilled and then matured in white oak bourbon casks, before bottling at 48% ABV. The bottle is adorned with Katsushika Hokusais famed piece, The Great Wave, chosen to represent the spirit and force of the whisky within.
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White Oak Akashi 5 Year Old Red Wine Cask Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
50cl / 50.00% - This is a 5 year old Japanese single malt from the White Oak distillery - not one of Japans most well-known whisky producers outside of the country, but an excellent one nevertheless. This expression was allowed to mature in red wine casks before bottling at 50% ABV, imparting a bounty of dark fruit sweetness to the whisky.
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White Oak Akashi 5 Year Old Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
50cl / 50.00% - This expression from White Oak was aged for five years in sherry casks, and its brimming with sweet, unctuous character that makes it a glorious sipper neat, it would also make a delightful Highball if you want to drink it like youre in Japan.
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Yamazaki 10 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 40.00% - Discontinued 10 year old single malt from the Yamazaki distillery, aged in bourbon barrels. A lovely fruity dram, quite floral.This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Yamazaki 12 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 43.00% - To celebrate House of Suntorys 100th anniversary, this limited-edition Yamazaki 12 Year Old was released (from Japans oldest malt whisky distillery, dont you know). With a special label to celebrate the occasion, it pictures the famed distillery from a low angle, as a reminder to always stay grounded as an homage to founder Shinjiro Torii.
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Yamazaki 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 43.00% - Yamazaki is Suntorys flagship single malt whisky, from Japans first and oldest malt distillery. This 12 year old first came onto the market in 1984 and was the first seriously marketed Japanese single malt whisky. Since then, it has acquired something of a cult following, and for good reason. A wonderfully elegant and smooth single malt thats certainly not lacking in flavour.
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Yamazaki 18 Year Old - Limited Edition Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 43.00% - A limited edition expression from Yamazaki, presented in a bamboo box and previously exclusive to the Japanese travel retail market. This 18 year old Japanese whisky matured in sherry butts, along with mizunara, and American oak casks.This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed info and/or photos just get in touch.
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Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 48.00% - Mizunara is tricky stuff with its tight grain and wily temperament, but give it 18 years with the right coopers and it sings. Yamazakis latest is pure sandalwood, citrus peel, coconut, and old temples in a glass.
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Yamazaki 18 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 43.00% - Here we have Suntorys multi award-winning Japanese single malt from Yamazaki, the oldest whisky distillery in Japan. The single malt was launched in 1992, and around 80% of the liquid is matured in sherry butts, while the remaining whisky spent its years in American and Mizunara oak casks. An absolutely stunning marriage of fruit, oak and smoky notes, its really no wonder why it won so many awards.
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Yamazaki 25 Year Old Mizunara Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 48.00% - A quarter-century in Japans rarest oak gives Yamazaki 25 Year Old Mizunara a rich array of incense, dried fruit, polished wood, and all the mystery this legendary cask can summon.
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Yamazaki Distillers Reserve Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 43.00% - Released in Spring 2014, this is one of two Distillers Reserve single malt whiskies from Suntory in Japan. This single malt from the Yamazaki distillery is jam-packed with superb red berry notes, gained from the whisky being matured in Bordeaux wine casks and Sherry casks. It also features malt matured in Mizunara casks, adding subtle fragrant oak notes.
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Yamazaki Golden Promise - Tsukuriwake 2024 Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 48.00% - Yamazaki Golden Promise is made from golden promise barley, a grain cultivated in Scotland in the 1960s. Distilled in Japan since 2009 and aged in American Oak casks, it delivers a maltier, richer Yamazaki profile. It is perfect for more mature whiskies and has been added to Yamazaki 12 Year Old, imparting its deep and rounded flavour.
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Yamazaki Islay Peated - Tsukuriwake 2024 Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 48.00% - Islay Peat is often recognized for its distinctive character, with a coastal quality to its smoke and a softer and sweeter mouthfeel than Scotlands mainland peat. The water and maturation process used to create Yamazaki Islay Peated Malt yields a balanced sweetness that complements the smoke, which adds complexity to the long-lasting finish of Yamazaki.
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Yamazaki Limited Edition 2016 Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 43.00% - The 2016 limited edition release saw master blender Shinji Fukuyo bring together whiskey matured in Port and European sherry casks for 20 years, along with younger bourbon cask matured whisky. Expertly blended and highly collectible whisky from Suntorys Yamazaki distillery. This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Yamazaki Limited Edition 2022 Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 43.00% - A bottle of the 2022 release of the limited edition whisky from Suntorys Yamazaki distillery. This edition sees the Japanese single malt whisky matured for at least 12 years in virgin mizunara oak casks. This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Yamazaki Limited Edition 2023 Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 43.00% - The 2023 limited release from the legendary Yamazaki distillery, made from a marriage of 12-year-old malts and older matured in Japanese Mizunara oak casks and bottled at 43% ABV.This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Yamazaki Mizunara 2022 Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 48.00% - The 2022 release of Mizunara Oak from Suntroys Yamazaki distillery, with this bottle of the single malt Japanese whisky part of the Tsukuriwake Selection.This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Yamazaki Peated Malt Spanish Oak - Kimono Edition Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 43.00% - A rare find from Yamazaki, this is a peated single malt from the legendary Japanese distillery, matured in Spanish oak casks and composed by master blender Shinji Fukuyo to reflect the style of whisky produced in House of Suntorys early days.This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Yamazaki Smoky Batch (First Edition) Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 43.00% - A rare travel retail exclusive Yamazaki, bringing gentle Japanese peat into the mix. Smoky Batch balances baked fruit sweetness with soft smoke, creating a style thats distinctly Yamazaki but with a welcome twist. A collectable first edition release from Japans oldest malt distillery.This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Yoichi 10 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 45.00% - Unavailable for 7 years even in Japan, age statement Yoichi has made an exciting return (in sadly small quantities at this stage) to these shores. The jewel in Nikkas crown, this is traditionally made, well-crafted Japanese single malt (direct-fired stills, worm tubs, proprietary yeasts, wooden washbacks) with real clarity, and notes of vanilla, fruit, some peat smoke, and a salty edge.
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Yoichi 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 45.00% - The pot stills of the Yoichi distillery are still directly heated, proffering hot spots in the stills, which in turn gives the whisky some wonderful sweet, rich notes. This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Yoichi 20 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 52.00% - An outstanding single malt from the Yoichi distillery, highly rated by whisky critics - Jim Murray awarded it 95 points. Incredibly mature, even for a 20 year old dram. Delicious. This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Yoichi Aromatic Yeast - Nikka Discovery Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 48.00% - Fruity, floral, peated Japanese single malt from Yoichi distillery on Japans nothernmost main island, Hokkaido. Its one of a pair of exciting Nikka releases based around aromas and flavours from fermentation and yeast, the other being Miyagikyo Aromatic Yeast, an unpeated whisky from Yoichis sister distillery.Utilising their experience of using and experimentating with various different yeast strains, Nikka fermented this batch of whisky at a low temperature for a particularly estery character said to be akin to a fine daiginjo sake.
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Yoichi Non-Peated (bottled 2021) - Nikka Discovery Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 47.00% - Released as part of the Nikka Discovery series in the latter half of 2021, this expression is a Japanese single malt from the Yoichi Distillery made exclusively with unpeated malts. Youll usually find a good helping of smoky elements in Yoichis whiskies, so this ought to be a fascinating experience for Japanese whisky fans.This bottle was part of a private collection - if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch.
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Yoichi Single Malt Single Malt Whisky
Region: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
70cl / 45.00% - The latest Yoichi single malt will replace both the previous NAS release and the remaining age statement whiskies. The change comes as demand continues to stretch Nikkas aged stock, with this new Yoichi Single Malt (made of of whiskies of various ages) aimed at representing this special distillerys direct-coal-heated, peated yet fruity style.
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Tomintoul Distillery Tour
Planet Whiskies had a fantastic trip up to the Speyside Whisky region of Scotland in February 2024 to visit Angus Dundee Distillers Tomintoul Distillery within the Cairngorms National Park. Then, after the distillery tour and tasting, which was hosted by Iain Forteath, the master blender of Tomintoul, our press group travelled and stayed the night at the recently bought country home of Tomintoul House in the Aultmore Estate (previously called Aultmore House). Planet Whiskies has made the Tomintoul Distillery, Distillery of the Month for both March/April 2024.
Bushmills Distillery Tour
Planet Whiskies visited the new Bushmills Distillery in Northern Ireland on the 25th and 26th of September. Read our review of the experience of Bushmills and Northern Ireland at Planet Whiskies tour of Bushmills and Northern Ireland
You can also read the whole section about Bushmills Distillery.
Drams Delivered To Your Door - The World’s Biggest Whisky Club Drops New Monthly Subscription Service
Whisky enthusiasts can now take their passion to the next level and have exceptional cask strength single malt whiskies delivered to their doors every month thanks to The Scotch Malt Whisky Society's new 'Drop & Dram' subscription service.
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Keith Law: Master Distiller of Diageo
There are now two special pages on this website all about the views of Keith Law, the Master Distiller at Diageo. First page is about Blended Whisky and Food and the second page is a question and answer session relating to Keith's past experiences.... VIEW ANSWERS
