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29 March 2019
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08 April 2019
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Image for Yamazaki 1984 Single Cask #WE2005
56%
70cl
UK
56%
70cl

Yamazaki 1984 Single Cask #WE2005

A stunning thirty-four year old single cask Yamazaki distilled in 1984 and bottled in 2018.

Rumoured to be one of the last releases in Suntory's single cask series.

56%
70cl
UK
56%
70cl

Yamazaki 1984 Suntory Vintage Malt

This is a 1984 vintage single malt whisky from Yamazaki distillery.

Part of the Suntory Vintage Malt series that aimed to bottle a whiskies to be enjoyed by those with sentimental attachments to the years in which they were distilled.

This was bottled in 2005.

56%
70cl
UK
56%
70cl

Hanyu 1988 Ichiro's Malt 'Card' #7003 / Queen Of Clubs

Distilled in 1988 and bottled in 2008 from cask number 7003. 

Initially matured in hogshead prior to being finished in a new American oak hogshead.

Bottle number 35 of 330. 

55.4%
70cl
UK
55.4%
70cl

Hanyu 1986 Ichiro's Malt 'Card' #9033 / King of Hearts

Hanyu is a closed Japanese distillery that received a new lease of life from Ichiro Akuto, who bottled the last of the stock in the iconic card range. 

Distilled in 1986 and bottled in 2009, after being aged in a hogshead then finished in a Pedro Ximenez sherry butt. 

Bottle number 33 of 444. 

 

58%
70cl
UK
58%
70cl

Hanyu 1988 Ichiro's Malt 'Card' #9108 / King of Clubs​

A single cask Hanyu, distilled in 1988 and matured in a hogshead prior to being finished in an ex-Cognac cask and bottled in 2010. 

This is the King of Clubs face card in the legendary series of Playing Card bottlings by Ichiro's Malt.

Bottle number 301 of 417. 

56%
70cl
UK
56%
70cl

Hanyu 1988 Ichiro's Malt 'Card' #9003 / King of Diamonds​

One of Ichiro's Malt's legendary 'Card' series bottlings from the lost Hanyu distillery.

A single cask Hanyu distilled in 1988 and matured in a hogshead prior to being finished in an American Oak Sherry Butt and bottled in 2006. 

Bottle number 208 of 555. 

63%
70cl
UK
63%
70cl

Yamazaki 1984 Single Cask #WM002 / Sherry Butt

A stunning distillery bottling of 18 year old sherry matured Yamazaki. Bottled at cask strength from a sherry butt stored at the Suntory Ohmi Ageing Cellar, this bottle is number 14 of 324

Part of the The Cask of Yamazaki series.

56.4%
70cl
UK
56.4%
70cl

Hanyu 1986 Ichiro's Malt 'Card' #9023 / Ace of Diamonds

Part of the legendary Card series produced by Ichiro Akuto, this was distilled at the lost Japanese distillery of Hanyu in 1986  and bottled in 2008  from cask #9023.

This rare Hanyu was initially matured in a traditional hogshead before a second maturation in a cream sherry butt.

Bottle number 56 of 527.

56.9%
70cl
UK
56.9%
70cl

Hanyu 2000 Ichiro's Malt 'Card' #9030 / Four of Diamonds

A single cask #9030 Hanyu, bottled within the Ichiro's Malt 'Card' series of whiskies.

Distilled in 2000 and matured in a hogshead before being moved into a PX sherry butt for a second maturation period. 

Bottle 325 of 546.

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Yamazaki 25 Year Old

As we all know, Yamazaki has ascended into the position of one of the most desirable and sought after whiskies in the world.

This 25 year old is matured exclusively in the finest Oloroso sherry casks and presented in a very elegant, simple box.

Bottle number 12579.

 

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Yamazaki 25 Year Old

As we all know, Yamazaki has ascended into the position of one of the most desirable and sought after whiskies in the world.

This 25 year old is matured exclusively in the finest Oloroso sherry casks and presented in a very elegant, simple box.

Bottle number 27977.

 

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Yamazaki 25 Year Old

As we all know, Yamazaki has ascended into the position of one of the most desirable and sought after whiskies in the world.

This 25 year old is matured exclusively in the finest Oloroso sherry casks and presented in a very elegant, simple box.

Bottle number 23689.

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Yamazaki 25 Year Old

As we all know, Yamazaki has ascended into the position of one of the most desirable and sought after whiskies in the world.

This 25 year old is matured exclusively in the finest Oloroso sherry casks and presented in a very elegant, simple box.

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Yamazaki 25 Year Old

As we all know, Yamazaki has ascended into the position of one of the most desirable and sought after whiskies in the world.

This 25 year old is matured exclusively in the finest Oloroso sherry casks and presented in a very elegant, simple box.

Image for Yamazaki 25 Year Old
43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Yamazaki 25 Year Old

As we all know, Yamazaki has ascended into the position of one of the most desirable and sought after whiskies in the world.

This 25 year old is matured exclusively in the finest Oloroso sherry casks and presented in a very elegant, simple box.

Image for Hanyu 1990 Ichiro's Malt 'Card' #466 / Queen of Spades
53.1%
70cl
UK
53.1%
70cl

Hanyu 1990 Ichiro's Malt 'Card' #466 / Queen of Spades

This Hanyu was distilled in 1990, and bottled in 2009 as part of Ichiro Akuto's legendary 'Playing Card' series. 

Initially matured in a hogshead before being finished in a port pipe. 

Bottle number 267 of 737. 

Image for Hanyu 1988 Full Proof 'Nice Butt' Single Cask #9307
55%
70cl
UK
55%
70cl

Hanyu 1988 Full Proof 'Nice Butt' Single Cask #9307

A 1988 vintage Hanyu, bottled fro Full Proof Europe with their usual, unusual label.

This is a single cask from the closed Japanese distillery, bottled in 2008.

Number 200 of 534 bottles. 

Image for Hanyu 2000 Ichiro's Malt 'Card' #1305 / Five of Diamonds
57.7%
70cl
UK
57.7%
70cl

Hanyu 2000 Ichiro's Malt 'Card' #1305 / Five of Diamonds​

One of Ichiro's Malt's legendary 'Card' series bottlings from the lost Hanyu distillery.

Distilled in 2000 and matured in a hogshead before being moved into a Sherry butt for a second maturation period. 

Bottle number 263 of 652.

61.1%
70cl
UK
61.1%
70cl

Hanyu 2000 Ichiro's Malt 'Card' #7020 / Three of Clubs

One of Ichiro's Malt's legendary 'Card' series bottlings from the lost Hanyu distillery.

Distilled in 2000 and bottled in 2009. 

Originally matured in a hogshead and then \"double new wood\" finished in two subsequent new American oak puncheons.

Bottle number 74 of 592.

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Hibiki 30 Year Old Kacho Fugetsu Limited Edition

The Kacho Fugetsu Hibiki 30 year old is at the pinnacle of the Hibiki range and a prefect example of their appreciation of the beauty of Japanese nature. The special limited release was exclusive to travel retail in 2015.

Hibiki 30 year old is a very popular and stunning blend produced by Suntory. Here is a just a snapshot of its accolades:

  • International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2004 
  • International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2006 
  • Word Whisky Awards 2007 - World's Best Blended Whisky 
  • International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2007 
  • Word Whisky Awards 2008 - World's Best Blended Whisky 
  • International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2008
43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Hibiki 30 Year Old

A popular and stunning blend produced by Suntory. Here is a hint of its success:

  • International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2004 
  • International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2006 
  • Word Whisky Awards 2007 - World's Best Blended Whisky 
  • International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2007 
  • Word Whisky Awards 2008 - World's Best Blended Whisky 
  • International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2008

This is bottle number 69842.

54.9%
70cl
UK
54.9%
70cl

Yamazaki 1995 Owner's Cask #5J3020 / LMDW

Single cask Yamazaki are very rare and hard to find these days, particularly those with such a dark rich colour.

A single cask distilled in Japan in 1995 and matured in a single sherry butt #5J3020 until bottled exclusively for La Maison Du Whisky in 2010.

Bottle number 249.

Sure to be an absolute delight! 

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Hibiki 30 Year Old Kacho Fugetsu Limited Edition

The Kacho Fugetsu Hibiki 30 year old is at the pinnacle of the Hibiki range and a prefect example of their appreciation of the beauty of Japanese nature. The special limited release was exclusive to travel retail in 2015.

Hibiki 30 year old is a very popular and stunning blend produced by Suntory. Here is a just a snapshot of its accolades:

  • International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2004 
  • International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2006 
  • Word Whisky Awards 2007 - World's Best Blended Whisky 
  • International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2007 
  • Word Whisky Awards 2008 - World's Best Blended Whisky 
  • International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2008
43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Hibiki 30 Year Old

A popular and stunning blend produced by Suntory. Here is a hint of its success:

  • International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2004 
  • International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2006 
  • Word Whisky Awards 2007 - World's Best Blended Whisky 
  • International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2007 
  • Word Whisky Awards 2008 - World's Best Blended Whisky 
  • International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2008

This is bottle number 69861.

Domestic market release.

Image for Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2011
48%
70cl
UK
48%
70cl

Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2011

Matured in Oloroso sherry casks for between 12 and 15 years , this whisky won 'Best Whisky in the World' according to Jim Murray and his Whisky Bible in the year it was released.

Approx 16,000 bottles were released.

 

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Hibiki 30 Year Old

A popular and stunning blend produced by Suntory. Here is a hint of its success:

  • International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2004 
  • International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2006 
  • Word Whisky Awards 2007 - World's Best Blended Whisky 
  • International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2007 
  • Word Whisky Awards 2008 - World's Best Blended Whisky 
  • International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2008

This is bottle number 69861.

Domestic market release.

2014
57.7%
70cl
UK
2014
57.7%
70cl

Hanyu Ichiro's Malt The Joker 'Colour'

The 54th and final bottling in Ichiro's Card Series.

There are two Joker's released to complete the 54 bottle series, one in colour and one in Black and White.  This particular bottling is the Colour Joker, a vatting of 14 casks covering vintages from 1985, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1991 and 2000.  The casks used for this final bottling include a sherry butt, puncheon, hogshead, Cognac, chibidaru, Madeira hogshead and bourbon.

Only 3,690 bottles of this highly sought after whisky have been made available. This bottle number 3086.

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Hakushu 25 Year Old Limited Edition

The very rare Hakushu 25 Year old... Jim Murray gave it 93 out of 100 and said \"a malt which is impossible not to be blown away by.\"

This limited edition bottling is decorated with a five-cord 'Mizuhiki', which symbolises the joining of hands and hearts of the giver and recipient. 

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Hakushu 25 Year Old

The very rare Hakushu 25 Year old... Jim Murray gave it 93 out of 100 and said \"a malt which is impossible not to be blown away by\".

Hakushu was built in 1973 at the foot of the Southern Japan Alps, a location deliberately chosen by Suntory to provide a contrast to the style of spirit produced at Yamazaki.

Bottle number 9184.

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Hakushu 25 Year Old Limited Edition

The very rare Hakushu 25 Year old... Jim Murray gave it 93 out of 100 and said \"a malt which is impossible not to be blown away by.\"

This limited edition bottling is decorated with a five-cord 'Mizuhiki', which symbolises the joining of hands and hearts of the giver and recipient. 

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Hakushu 25 Year Old

The very rare Hakushu 25 Year old... Jim Murray gave it 93 out of 100 and said \"a malt which is impossible not to be blown away by\".

Bottle number 9180. 

Image for Yamazaki 19 Year Old SMWS 119.10
62.6%
70cl
UK
62.6%
70cl

Yamazaki 2003 SMWS 11 Year Old 119.10

\"I wish it could be Christmas every day\"

A single cask offering from Suntory's Yamazaki distillery, bottled by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society.

Matured in a first-fill Spanish oak sherry butt.

One of 465 bottles. 

 

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