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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $69.23
Ambrosial notes of sprouted grain, honey, bacon fat and orange blossom accompany deeper notes of toasted hazelnut....
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $74.79 $78.73
This unique expression was developed in 2013 as a result of Nikka's continuous experiments to widen the variety and...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $46.46 $48.91
An accomplished blend packed with appealing flavors from Miyagikyo and Yoichi Distilleries. Honey, baked lemon,...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $88.06 $92.70
A smoky nose rises from the glass, but immediately finds harmony with spicy and bold flavors on the palate. Gorgeous...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $110.91 $116.75
This is a single malt from the Yoichi distillery, Nikka’s first distillery built in 1934. The founder Masataka...
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White
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $11.28
The 2020 Friulano captivates as shavings of lemon rind and savory herbs mix with crushed green apples and spice....
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $68.02 $71.60
6 bottles: $68.00
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White
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $17.50
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Red
375ml - Case of 24
Bottle: $21.33
A spicy red, with appealing wild herb, ripe black cherry, leather and olive notes in a bright, light-bodied package....
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $23.46
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Spirits
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $71.82
Light and delicate on the pallet, with soft notes of honey and an oaky depth.
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Spirits
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $88.00
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Spirits
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $83.60
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White
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $21.93
Brilliant gold color. Bouquet of pastry cream, wild flowers and almonds. On the palate shows elegance with structure,...
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White
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $29.33
Fresh and zesty, this light-bodied white delivers delicate notes of fresh chervil and lemon peel, which accent...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $41.80 $44.00
12 bottles: $35.63
The taste of sandalwood is present, a precious ingredient in Oriental incense used for aromatherapy, meditation, and...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $49.30 $51.90
6 bottles: $46.02
This skillfully aromatic whisky smells softly herby, floral, and nutty. On the palate, it’s smoky with some...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $65.55 $69.00
6 bottles: $63.17
The combination of mature single malts from Lowlands, Scotland and Niigata, Japan that have been double distilled in...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $155.13 $163.30
An intriguing nose combines exotic aromas of ripe banana, mango flesh, dried papaya, and key lime with indulgent oak...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $659.14 $693.83
Sourced from Kumesen Distillery, this was distilled, matured in bourbon casks, and bottled in Okinawa. Sweet exotic...
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Friulano Ice Wine Japanese Whiskey Schioppettino

Whisky might not be the first thing that springs to mind when we think of Japanese fine produce, but over the past one hundred years, this fascinating and multi-faceted country has diligently forged a unique whisky identity which is growing in popularity, and which is entirely its own.

The story of Japanese whisky begins in 1918, when Masataka Taketsuru was sent to Scotland to undertake a tour of single malt distilleries in the Highlands, and bring home a knowledge of whisky and distillation skills. He returned full of inspiration, helped no doubt by his new Scottish wife, and alongside his friend, Shinjiro Torii, set up what would become a successful whisky industry.

Today, the Japanese whisky industry is spread over a relatively small handful of distilleries, which continue to use Scottish techniques and recipes, but with a hefty dose of distinctly Japanese experimentalism. This is displayed most obviously in the barrelling techniques the Japanese use - to create a distinctly Oriental set of tasting notes, native Japanese oakwood casks are used for ageing, alongside casks taken from plum wine producers, which impart a beautiful set of floral flavors to the whisky.

While some distilleries produce some excellent single malts, the majority of Japanese whiskies are blended, which reveals a unique set of flavors and aromas ranging from honeysuckle and orange blossom, to toffee and acetone.