Japanese Whiskey

This is a single malt from the Yoichi distillery, Nikka's first distillery built in 1934. The founder Masataka Taketsuru chose Yoichi in Hokkaido because of the similar environmental conditions to Scotland, where he learned whisky making. Yoichi single malt has pleasant peaty notes and smokiness originating from the traditional direct coal-fired distillation as well as a briny hint delivered by the sea breeze during the aging process.

•A uniquely Japanese interpretation of vermouth crafted by the Tsutsumi Distillery in the Kumamoto Prefecture in Kyushu, Japan

•Made from a Junmai sake base and fortified with 100% rice-based shochu

•Full botanical list includes yomogi (Japanese mugwort), yuzu, kabosu (a high-acid citrus fruit), and sansho peppercorn

The nose is fruity and yeasty with notes of grapefruit, peach, guava, lavender, and plum; on the palate, the sake base is immediately evident with bass notes of rice, yeast, and faint plum. Yuzu and sansho peppercorn brighten things up, while an undercurrent of yomogi provides earthy grapefruit from beginning to end.

Bermutto, a Japanese phonetic spelling of vermouth, is a novel take on the classic fortified wine using Japanese botanicals. Use this as a functional substitute or addition to dry vermouth or dry sherry to add new depth to cocktails, or try it in a Sonic highball with soda water and tonic!

Toki brings together old and new – the House of Suntory's proud heritage and its innovative spirit – to create blended Japanese whisky that is both groundbreaking and timeless.

Color: Clear gold

Nose: Basil, green apple, honey

Palate: Grapefruit, green grapes, peppermint, 

Finish: Subtly sweet and spicy finish with a hint of vanilla oak, white pepper and ginger.

Blend of three early Takamine Whiskey experimental casks from 2006-2007. Notes of coconut, banana, tobacco, and vanilla. Buttery with a moderate oak finis

Blend of four early Takamine Whiskey experimental casks from 2003-2004. Notes of caramel and ripe tropical fruit. Well-integrated oak with an exceptionally long finish.

The last surviving original Takamine Whiskey experimental casks from 1998. Notes of mature sherry, salted caramel, pomegranate molasses, and leather. Only 606 bottles available.