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$154.99
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The base of the whisky, Japanese single malts and grain, have been matured in American oak casks. The dressing is the more rare and complex Sherry and Mizunara (Japanese oak) notes. The single malts have been sourced from Hakushu and Yamazaki and the grain whiskies from Chita. This is the first Suntory whisky made available in Canada in more than 2 years.
Andrew's Tasting Note
Nose: clean, floral and grainy with a touch of juicy malt; delicate fruits, melon and kiwi with lots of vanilla and subtle spices.
Palate: juicy, fruity and floral with toasty American oak and rich spices (Mizunara?); lots of fruits here, more melon and kiwi, silky grains and chewy malt mingle with orange peel and vanilla bean.
Finish: long, toasty and silky with fading fruits, spices and sugars.
Comment: Japanese blends never seem to disappoint, and this one is no exception. It is very elegant and complex. Hopefully we get more than promissed...
Distiller's Tasting Note
Nose: rose, lychee, hint of rosemary, mature woodiness, sandalwood.
Palate: honeylike sweetness, candied orange peel, white chocolate.
Finish: subtle, tender long finish, with hint of Mizunara (Japanese oak).
750 mlOUT OF STOCK
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$77.99
This limited edition NIkka Blend has been released to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of From the Barrel. The whisky is from a batch of From the Barrel, further matured for up to 6 months after marrying. Bottled at 51.4%.
Producer Description
"To commemorate the 40th anniversary of From the Barrel's debut, Nikka is releasing a limited edition "From the Barrel Extra Marriage." This expression features double the marriage time —up to 6 months of marrying in oak—resulting in a whisky with richer flavor and a longer finish. The secret behind its gorgeous flavor is the unique combination of complex blending, higher ABV 51.4% and secondary aging process known as "marriage.
"The complex formula is created by blending more than 100 different batches of malt and grain whiskies. After blending, the whisky is filled into used barrels and matured for up to 6 more months. This "marriage" process harmonizes all components in the formula, resulting in a mellow taste."
$1859.99
The legendary Japanese blend, bottled at 43%!
Producer Description
"The Hibiki 21 Years Old is handcrafted by The House of Suntory with the nature and spirit of Japan in mind. The bottle is shaped like a prism with 24 facets, each representing a season of the traditional Japanese calendar.
"A prestigious blend that unites the single malts from the Yamazaki and Hakushu Distilleries with smooth grain whiskies from Chita Distillery is aged for a minimum 21 years in American bourbon oak casks and European sherry casks, culminating in the special marriage of Japanese Mizunara oak. An elegant and sophisticated expression showcasing the essence of Suntory's blending artistry."
$67.99
This whisky was featured on Day 21 of our 2024 KWM Not An Advent Calendar Tastings! You can read more about the whisky here.
Note: Nikka's own website notes that this bottle does not meet the criteria to be called a Japanese Whisky. The good news is that might mean it also contain Ben Nevis Single Malt, as Scotland's Ben Nevis Distillery is also owned by Nikka.
Nikka's venerated from the Barrel has been a staple of our whisky shelves for years and will hopefully remain so. This creation from Nikka is a blend of grain and malt from multiple distilleries owned by the company. It is always bottled at 51.4% ABV after the components are married in refill casks for up to half a year to marry together and become a cohesive whole.
500mL bottle.
From the Producer: “Produced from a blend of Miyagikyo and Yoichi single malts and a single grain whisky, NIKKA FROM THE BARREL embodies the expertise of the distillery’s master blenders. Intense, round, and generous, this ambitious, powerful, controlled, high-alcohol blend is acknowledged for its originality. This is a bold whisky. It seizes you and seduces you. It asserts its own style.
$89.99
This is a curious little gem from Japan, a single grain whisky, distilled in a Coffey still and bottled at 45%. There is no age statement, but who needs it, this is a fresh, clean and very tasty whisky! Formerly and exclusive whisky to KWM in Canada
An unusual but very tasty Japanese Single Grain whisky.