Single malt whisky is one of the most revered spirits in the world. It has such scope for variation, it can offer complexity or simplicity, unbridled power or a subtle whisper. To legally be called a single malt Scotch, the whisky must be distilled at a single distillery in a copper pot still from nothing other than malted barley, yeast and water.Japanese whisky.

34.50

Akashi Meïsei Blended Whisky (50cl, 40%)

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A blended Japanese whisky from White Oak, said to be made with 45% American oak matured single malt. We also understand that Meïsei translates roughly as ‘celebrity’ in Japanese.

26.00

Akashi Red Blended Whisky (50cl, 40%)

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Akashi Red is made at the Eigashima (aka White Oak) distillery, which was founded in 1888. Produced by Akashi, this is a light and fruity whisky with notes of peach, almond and grape.

240.00

Hakushu 12 Year Old (70cl, 43%)

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This age statement was discontinued as of June 2018.

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. The original Hakushu distillery was built in 1973, with another distillery building called Hakushu Higashi (east) added in 1981.

Distillery Hakushu

Bottling serie

Stated Age 12 years old

Strength 43.0 %

Vol.Size 700 ml

985.00

Hakushu 18 Year Old 70cl, 43%

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Launched in 1994, the Hakushu 18 year old is the only age-statement from the distillery still in production.

Hakushu is the highest operational distillery in Japan, towering over its competitors at a height of more than 2000 feet above sea-level. It is a Suntory distillery and, while not quite as globally famous as Yamazaki, the quality of single malt whisky produced here is nothing short of outstanding.

Hakushu is known to use one of the most pristine water supplies in the whole of Japan, drawn from reserves at the base of Mount Kai Komagatake. The water here has a very low mineral content and is much softer than that found elsewhere in the country, and this helps the distillery to create a refreshing, crisp and well-balanced range of expressions.

Many of the whiskies created here are lightly peated, giving peat lovers the perfect ‘in’ to the world of Japanese whisky. On top of receiving the recognition of critics, experts and fans around the world, the distillery’s expressions have also picked up a whole host of awards that highlight the effective processes and expertise of those behind their whisky production.

Award Winning Single Malt

The extensive and delightful range of notes, combined with the unparalleled smoothness, have led the Hakushu 18 Year Old to pick up multiple awards throughout the years. In 2016, it won “Best Japanese Single Malt Whisky” at the World Whiskies Awards, on top of a Double Gold in San Francisco in 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Recent Hakushu 18 Awards:

  • Gold Award (International Spirits Challenge, 2009, 2013 – 2014)
  • Gold Award (International Spirits Challenge, 2016 – 2017)
  • Double Gold Medal Award (San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2015 – 2016)
1,950.00

Hakushu 18 Year Old Limited Edition (70cl, 43%)

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Launched in 1994, the Hakushu 18 year old is the only age-statement from the distillery still in production.

This limited edition can only be bought from airport duty-free shops in Japan.

The bottle depicts the Hakushu distillery in the forests of the same name, packaged in a Paulownia wooden box.

Only 500 bottles released worldwide!!!

Distillery Hakushu

Bottling serie Limited Edition

Stated Age 18 years old

Number of bottles 500

Strength 43.0 %

Vol.Size 700 ml

Label Bambus-Box

15,490.00

Hakushu 25 Year Old Limited Edition (70cl, 43%)

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The gem of all gems among the Hakushu 25: The limited edition of only 100 bottles worldwide!

This is the oldest Hakushu that the distillery has ever produced: Hakushu 25 Years Old!

From Suntory’s mountain distillery, found deep within the forests of Mount Kaikomagatake Hakushu is owned by Suntory, founders of the first Japanese distillery, Yamazaki. The original Hakushu distillery was built in 1973, with another distillery building called Hakushu Higashi (west) added in 1981.

Founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii, Yamazaki is Japan’s first bona fide whisky distillery. Sitting in between Osaka and Kyoto – served by the converging rivers of Katsura, Uji, and Kizu – the stills are varied in shape, size, lyne arm position and some are direct-fired while others are steam-heated. All of which allows for a creation of many different styles of spirit destined for blending as well as bottling as single malt.

An older expression of the excellent Yamazaki whisky. Fully matured in sherry casks for 25 years.

Only around 100 of these limited edition bottlings were produced. Sealed with a Mizuhiki, the five corded knot symbolising a joining of hands, this edition celebrates Japanese hospitality.

Distillery Hakushu

Bottler Distillery

Bottling Bottling serie

Limited Edition Stated Age 25 years old

Number of bottles 100

Strength 43.0 %

Vol. Size 700 ml

Label白州

79.95

Hakushu Distiller’s Reserve (70cl, 43%)

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From the Hakushu distillery in the foothills of Mount Kaikomagatake comes their Distiller’s 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. One of two Spring 2014 release from Suntory.

750.00

Hibiki 12 Year Old 70cl, 43%

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A stunning 12 year-old blend from Hibiki, some of the whisky has been part-matured in plum liqueur casks. Lovely malt from Hakushu and Yamazaki, plus some aged grain from Chita, this terrific Japanese blend picked up the top prize in its category at the World Whisky Awards 2010.

The 12 year old Hibiki was introduced to the range in 2009, but was discontinued in favour of a new non-age statement Japanese Harmony as the entry level product in 2015.

Cask type Plum Liqueur Barrels

985.00

Hibiki 17 Year Old (70cl, 43%)

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Hibiki 17 year old is one of the most recognizable bottles in Suntorys world renowned product line, It has been a staple among whisky enthusiasts for years. Fans were were shocked this year when Suntory announced that they would be discontinuing the highly acclaimed bottle. Don’t miss your chance to stock up on this Hibiki 17 years old bottle while you still can. Limited quantities remain.

About Hibiki

Suntory is the largest and most popular Japanese whisky company; its flagship product, the Hibiki, continues to be in great demand. Bill Murray drank the Hibiki in the movie, ‘Lost in Translation’. Named the best whisky in the world more than once, this whisky has won international awards again and again. If you want to try the best, you must try the Hibiki.

Recent Hibiki 17 Years Old Awards:

  • Gold Award (International Spirits Challenge 2012-2013, 2016)
  • World’s Best Blended Whisky (World Whiskies Awards, 2017)
985.00

Hibiki 17 Year Old 70cl, 43%

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This is Suntory’s most popular blend, the Hibiki. Launched in 1989, it contains malt whisky from Yamazaki and Hakushu, and grain from the Chita distillery. The 17 year old was joined in the original lineup by a 21 year old and a non-age statement. The latter both still exist in one form or another, but this expression was discontinued in 2018 after unprecedented demand for Japanese whiskies created wholesale stock shortages within even its largest companies.

A fantastic Japanese blend, made with aged malt and grain whiskies from Suntory’s three distilleries. Spicy and sophisticated, this is great for catching people out at blind tastings. Recently awarded a Gold ‘Editor’s Choice’ award from Whisky Magazine and picked up the top prize in its category at the World Whisky Awards 2010.

1,395.00

Hibiki 21 Year Old 2019 Edition (70cl, 43%)

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Hibiki 21 Year Old was, yet again, selected as the best blended Japanese Whisky at the World Whisky Awards 2020. This comes as no surprise to us at dekantā, as the Hibiki has been awarded every year at the WWA since 2009, and is, in our view, a work of pure genius. The judges once described it as being “Elegant, sweet and complex. This whisky is full of dried fruit, orange peel, strawberry jam, and baked apple from start to finish. Smooth, subtle and fairly short.

The newest version of the legendary Hibiki 21 Year Old that houses the same outstanding flavours inside a newly designed bottle and box. The subtle refinements made to the 2019 Edition help to bring added flair and elegance to the world-beating expression. The box has been revamped with a more upscale appearance and while the previous version was undoubtedly stunning, this new one feels even more deserving of housing a multi-award winning bottle inside. The label has also been updated with a new tagline. Where it used to say “A harmonious blend of handcrafted select specially aged whiskies”, it now states “A harmonious blend of the finest selection of specially aged whiskies.”

One thing that hasn’t changed is the composition of the liquid. It retains the original formula that has earned dozens of prestigious awards from leading competitions and houses the same outstanding tasting notes inside. After all, when a whisky is this good, there’s simply no sense in making a change.

That means you’ll experience a sweet and complex expression that exhibits outstanding balance through a range of harmonious aromas and flavours.

Strawberry jam, orange peels, apple crumble, sweet caramel, cherries, a whiff of smoke and a range of dried fruits all work in tandem to tantalise the nose and palate and leave you longing for another dram time and time again.

Recent Hibiki 21 Year Awards:

Hibiki 21 Year Old has consistently been awarded the World’s best-blended whisky again took home that award in 2017, as well as Supreme Champion Spirit at the ISC ’17.

  • Best Japanese Blended Whisky (World Whiskies Awards, 2020)
  • World’s Best Blended Whisky (World Whiskies Awards, 2019)
  • Trophy (International Spirits Challenge, 2013-2016, 2018)
  • Supreme Champion Spirit (International Spirits Challenge 2017)
  • World’s Best Blended Whisky (World Whiskies Awards, 2017)
  • World’s Best Blended Whisky (World Whiskies Awards, 2016)
  • World’s Best Blended Whisky (World Whiskies Awards, 2013)
  • Gold Medal (International Spirits Challenge, 2012)
  • World’s Best Blended Whisky (World Whiskies Awards, 2011)
  • World’s Best Blended Whisky (World Whiskies Awards, 2010)
2,750.00

Hibiki 21 Year Old Kacho Fugetsu Limited Edition (70cl, 43%)

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Hibiki 21 Year Old Kacho Fugetsu Limited Edition

Kacho Fugetsu is the Japanese Kanji for Flowers, Birds, Breeze, and Lunar. This bottle is designed to embody the beauty of Japanese nature.

The Hibiki bottle always has 24 facets representing the 24 seasons of the Japanese lunar calendar.

A very well presented highly limited blend.

Hibiki 21 year old is a very popular and stunning blend produced by Suntory.  Here is a hint of it’s success:

  • Whisky Bible 2014 – 96 points!
  • Word Whisky Awards 2010
  • International Wine Spirit Challenge 2011
  • Whisky Bible Awards 2012 – Japanese Whisky of the Year
  • World Whisky Awards 2012 – Best Japanese Whisky over 21
125.00

Hibiki Harmony Master’s Select (70cl, 43%)

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Hibiki Master’s Select is a revelation. Whether you’re accustomed to Japanese blended whiskies or not, this sweet and well-balanced expression is sure to give you a jolt, its fruity sherry notes and juicy raisins delighting the palate.

1,495.00

Hibiki Japanese Harmony 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Design 70cl, 43%

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One of the most beautiful bottles of Hibiki ever produced, this remarkable expression was released to commemorate the Hibiki Japanese Harmony Limited Edition 30th anniversary of the Hibiki brands launch in 1989. In keeping with Hibiki’s representation of Japanese art and design, the bottle has been inspired by a traditional kimono pattern and is embellished with Japanese symbols of celebration. The result is a collectible bottle that is a work of art to be cherished by Hibiki’s most ardent fans.

A limited edition bottling of Hibiki Japanese Harmony released in celebration of the brand’s 30th anniversary. It features a beautifully intricate design upon the bottle and comes with the rather handsome presentation box too. The whisky within the stylish bottle is as harmonious as ever – the excellent work of Master Blender Shingo Torii and his team. Whisky drawn from 5 different types of cask, including American white oak casks, Sherry casks and Mizunara oak casks, all make it in to the final blend.

The release of this exceptional expression was to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Hibiki brand in 1989. In line with Hibiki’s tradition of embodying Japanese art and design, the bottle is adorned with Japanese symbols of celebration and inspired by a classic kimono pattern.

Category Blend

Bottler Suntory Whisky (SW)

Bottled 2018

Number of bottles 5000

Strength 43.0 % Vol.

69.00

Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky (70cl, 45%)

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Using the two Coffey stills at the Miyagikyo distillery, which were imported from Scotland to Japan in 1963, Nikka have produced a number of single cask single grain whiskies from time to time over the years. This, however, is their larger release of wonderfully exotic single grain whisky. Now in a 70cl bottle!

68.00

Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky (70cl, 45%)

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Previously only released as part of single casks, Nikka decided to add their Coffey Malt to their core range in 2014. Distilled in a Coffey still normally used for grain whisky production, the malt is delightfully fruity and spicy.

325.00

Nikka Discovery Non Peated 2021 (70cl, 47%)

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This limited edition Yoichi Non Peated is the first bottling of the “Nikka Discovery” series. It breaks away from the usual peaty image of Yoichi expressions and offers a Single Malt made entirely of unpeated malts.

It offers a nice balance, delicate and bursting with fruit, rich in the mouth with the characteristic smoke of charcoal distillation.

Created to celebrate Nikka’s 90th birthday, the “Nikka Discovery” series looks back on the different whisky-making processes used by the Japanese distillery over generations.

325.00

Nikka Discovery Peated 2021 (70cl, 48%)

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This Single Malt Miyagikyo is the fruit of a blend of peated malts, resulting in a peaty expression that differs significantly from the usually light and fruity expressions of Miyagikyo. Around a frank peat, bright and smoky fruity notes appear.

This limited edition is part of the “Nikka Discovery” series, launched on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of Nikka Whisky, which retraces the production processes used over the years.

259.00

Nikka Miyagikyo Aromatic Yeast Nikka Discovery 2022 (70cl, 47%)

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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 it’s great to see a couple of releases highlighting their contribution – the other being the peated Yoichi Aromatic Yeast from Nikka’s other malt whisky distillery.

69.99

Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt 70cl, 45%

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Nikka’s 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.

119.90

Nikka Tailored (70cl, 43%)

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Introduced to replace the beloved Nikka 12 Year Old, Tailored is a blend of malt whisky from Nikka’s Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries as well as its Coffey Still grain. The whisky balances soft fruity notes with bitter notes of dark chocolate and citrus zest.

135.00

Nikka Tailored 2 glasses gift box (70cl, 43%)

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Introduced to replace the beloved Nikka 12 Year Old, Tailored is a blend of malt whisky from Nikka’s Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries as well as its Coffey Still grain. The whisky balances soft fruity notes with bitter notes of dark chocolate and citrus zest.

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