Yamazaki 12 Yo Single Malt Whisky 100th Anniversary 0,7L 43%

Hakushu Japanese Single Malt Whisky 12 years 0.7L 43% In recent years, Japan has increasingly emerged as a producer of excellent whiskeys, following the Scottish tradition. Hakushu Single Malt Whisky 12 years matured in former bourbon whiskey, Spanish sherry and Japanese oak barrels. Hakushu Single Malt Whisky 12 years is light gold in color, the bouquet is dominated by peat and smoke, as well as iodine, camomile and grassy notes. On the palate with floral and nutty tones, which are accompanied by dried fruit aromas, smoke and a little honey and fade into a long, warm and dry aftertaste.

Hibiki Suntory Whisky Japanese Harmony 0.7L 43% History and production of the Hibiki Japanese Harmony: Japanese whiskies are undeniably trendy. The gentle character in combination with the fresh, fruity bouquet and the mild taste always inspires enthusiasm. And that applies to long-time connoisseurs and beginners alike. The Japanese whisky makers are known for their meticulousness, hard work and sense of tradition. This gives them a veritable reputation. The true skill, however, manifests itself in the incomparable blending art of the Japanese. In no other country in the world are such balanced and extremely harmonious whiskies created by mixing different individual distillates. The Hibiki Japanese Harmony falls into exactly that category, which is not surprising when you consider the name. For production, the company's own grain and single malt whiskies are combined in an elegant way. The Hibiki Japanese Harmony is therefore a perfect introduction to Japanese whisky culture. The constant striving for perfection for the Japanese whisky masters goes far beyond the actual production of the whisky. Therefore, the Hibiki Japanese Harmony is presented in a glass bottle designed with great attention to detail. The 24 finely ground facets on the outside symbolize the seasons of the lunar calendar and the label is made of handmade Echizen paper. This visually underlines the magnificent taste and the external appearance corresponds to the high-quality contents. Taste of the Hibiki Japanese Harmony: The Hibiki Japanese Harmony flows into the glass highly viscous and elegant. The color is reminiscent of polished amber and shimmers wonderfully in the backlight. Rich aromas of rose petals, lavender, apples, pears, cherries and lychees are interwoven on the nose. In the background, there is also a slightly herbal note with hints of rosemary, thyme and coriander. Spicy oak rounds off the aroma wonderfully elegantly and at the same time provides additional complexity. On the tongue, the Hibiki Japanese Harmony is wonderfully soft and gentle. Delicate notes of honey, vanilla, candied fruit, oranges and dark chocolate come to the fore and are supported by a solid oak base. The finish of the Hibiki Japanese Harmony is comparatively long and full-bodied. The pleasant sweetness remains, and hints of coconut and a great spiciness also appear. The Hibiki Japanese Harmony lives up to its name and is a perfect example of the elegance and complexity of Japanese blended whiskies.

Yamazaki 12 Years Single Malt Whisky 0.7L 43% Yamazaki 12 Years Single Malt Whisky is a wonderful example of the skills of Japanese whisky producers who can easily compete with Scottish distillers. This whisky matured in American, Spanish and Japanese oak barrels and offers spicy notes, some malt and fruit aromas on the nose. Strong and heavy on the palate, with notes of honey, malt and dried fruit. The aftertaste is pleasantly long and dry.

Hakushu Distillers Reserve Single Malt Japanese Whisky 0.7L 43% Japanese Whisky Japan is a rather unusual country for whisky. If the country is the last thing you associate with Scottish or Irish spirits, it is all the more surprising to learn that Japan has been on the rise when it comes to whisky in recent years and should not be underestimated! A manufacturer from Japan that is one of the global spirits players Suntory is Hakushu. Along with Yamazaki, the distillery is one of only two distilleries that produce Japanese single malt whisky for the group. Both distilleries are characterized by the fact that they have a large number of different stills. This means that both distilleries can produce many different whiskies with individual characters, which can then be blended later. Hakushu Distillers Reserve Hakushu Distillers Reserve is exactly such a blend. The special thing that sets Hakushu whisky apart from products from the Yamauaki distillery is that the whisky is often smoked before the actual distillation process. This gives the whisky from the Hakushu distillery a pleasant smoky aroma. This is so subtle in the Distillers Reserve that you can hardly notice it. It is mainly aromas such as vanilla, green apples and a kind of cucumber aroma that pamper the taste buds. A little malt can also be detected in the background alongside lemon. In the finish, a little smoky aroma is also initially more noticeable, but fades again quite quickly and leaves behind memories of a fruity, tangy summer whisky.