Blended Japanese Whisky – Spirits Ark

Taketsuru 21 Year Old Pure Malt Vintage Square Bottle

huizhen — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 01:38:45 +0000

Taketsuru is a signature label honoring Masataka Taketsuru, the founder of Nikka and a pioneer of Japanese whisky-making. As a “pure malt,” it blends whiskies from Nikka’s two distilleries, expertly combining the bold, smoky character of Yoichi with the mellow, fruity notes of Miyagikyo. Among the acclaimed Taketsuru range is this exceptional 21-year-old expression, having earned the title of ‘World’s Best Blended Malt Whisky’ at the World Whiskies Awards multiple times. Discontinued alongside the other age-statement whiskies, the 21-year-old, too, succumbed to the soaring global demand for Japanese whisky.

This particular 21-year-old release is a vintage bottling, believed to have been introduced to the Japanese market in the 90s. It comes in a square decanter, elegantly adorned with a gold chain around its neck.

Taketsuru 21 Year Old Pure Malt Wooden Box Edition

huizhen — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 01:38:45 +0000

Taketsuru is a signature label honoring Masataka Taketsuru, the founder of Nikka and a pioneer of Japanese whisky-making. As a “pure malt,” it blends whiskies from Nikka’s two distilleries, expertly combining the bold, smoky character of Yoichi with the mellow, fruity notes of Miyagikyo. Among the acclaimed Taketsuru range is this exceptional 21-year-old expression, having earned the title of ‘World’s Best Blended Malt Whisky’ at the World Whiskies Awards multiple times. Discontinued alongside the other age-statement whiskies, the 21-year-old, too, succumbed to the soaring global demand for Japanese whisky.

This particular 21-year-old release is one of the highly sought-after bottles, presented with a wooden presentation case.

Taketsuru 25 Year Old Pure Malt

huizhen — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 01:38:45 +0000

Taketsuru is a signature label honoring Masataka Taketsuru, the founder of Nikka and a pioneer of Japanese whisky-making. As a “pure malt,” it brings together whiskies from Nikka’s two distilleries, blending the bold, smoky character of Yoichi with the mellow, fruity profile of Miyagikyo.

First introduced in 2012, the 25-year-old Taketsuru expression stands as a rare treasure within the range offering as a highly limited exclusive edition. A blend of malt whiskies aged for at least 25 years from both Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries, it boasts a harmonious profile of sherried goodness, floral elegance, and mellow peat. Discontinued alongside the 17- and 21-year-old releases, it, too, succumbed to the soaring global demand for Japanese whisky.

Taketsuru 17 Year Old Pure Malt 80th Anniversary Edition

huizhen — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 01:38:44 +0000

Taketsuru is a signature label honoring Masataka Taketsuru, the founder of Nikka and a pioneer of Japanese whisky-making. As a “pure malt,” it blends whiskies from Nikka’s two distilleries, expertly combining the bold, smoky character of Yoichi with the mellow, fruity notes of Miyagikyo. Among the acclaimed Taketsuru range is this exceptional 17-year-old expression. Esteemed whisky critic Jim Murray describes it as “Not a whisky for the squeamish, this is as bold as it gets without peat or rye,” and adds, “No bar shelf or whisky club should be without one.” Discontinued alongside the other age-statement whiskies, the 17-year-old, too, succumbed to the soaring global demand for Japanese whisky.

This particular 17-year-old expression, bottled to celebrate Nikka’s 80th anniversary, features a label from the World Whiskies Awards 2014.

This product does not include a box.

Taketsuru 21 Year Old Pure Malt Limited Edition

huizhen — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 01:38:44 +0000

Hibiki 17 Year Old Egret White Heron Shirasagi Limited Edition

huizhen — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 01:38:24 +0000

Hibiki, meaning “harmony” in Japanese, was created in 1989 to honor Suntory’s 90th anniversary. Since then, it has become a celebrated icon of The Art of Japanese Whisky, embodying the essence of Japanese nature and craftsmanship. Hibiki is a harmonious blend of malt and grain whiskies from three renowned distilleries – Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita – meticulously crafted to deliver a symphony of flavors and aromas. With unprecedented demand for Japanese whiskies leading to the discontinuation of most age statements, many aged expressions have sadly been retired from the Hibiki portfolio, including the award-winning Hibiki 17-year-old.

This special 17-year-old edition features a hand-painted illustration of an Egret, a white heron native to Japan, symbolizing the pinnacle of elegance. With only 2,000 bottles in existence, it’s a true masterpiece of artistry and design, even winning the prestigious “Design Excellence Award” for Glass Bottle 2012 Award Ceremony in Japan.

Hibiki 30 Year Old Kacho Fugetsu Limited Edition

huizhen — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 01:38:24 +0000

Hibiki, meaning “harmony” in Japanese, was created in 1989 to honor Suntory’s 90th anniversary. Since then, it has become a celebrated icon of The Art of Japanese Whisky, embodying the essence of Japanese nature and craftsmanship. Hibiki is a harmonious blend of malt and grain whiskies from three renowned distilleries – Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita – meticulously crafted to deliver a symphony of flavors and aromas. With unprecedented demand for Japanese whiskies leading to the discontinuation of most age statements, the Hibiki 30-year-old expression remains a cherished part of the Hibiki portfolio.

This 30-year-old limited edition carries the name “Kacho Fugetsu,” which translates to flowers, birds, breeze, and moon in Japanese. Its bottle design brings these elements to life as a tribute to the beauty of Japanese nature, with intricate imagery laser-cut into the glass. As the oldest release in the Kacho Fugetsu range, it joins the 12, 17, and 21-year-old expressions, completing this remarkable collection. Released in 2015 as a travel retail exclusive, only 100 of these rare decanters were crafted, each presented in a leather-bound box with traditional handmade paper booklet.

Hibiki 17 Year Old Phoenix Limited Edition

huizhen — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 01:38:24 +0000

Hibiki, meaning “harmony” in Japanese, was created in 1989 to honor Suntory’s 90th anniversary. Since then, it has become a celebrated icon of The Art of Japanese Whisky, embodying the essence of Japanese nature and craftsmanship. Hibiki is a harmonious blend of malt and grain whiskies from three renowned distilleries – Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita – meticulously crafted to deliver a symphony of flavors and aromas. With unprecedented demand for Japanese whiskies leading to the discontinuation of most age statements, many aged expressions have sadly been retired from the Hibiki portfolio, including the award-winning Hibiki 17-year-old.

A rare find that’s hard to keep in stock, this is another hand-painted release of 17-year-old Hibiki known as the Phoenix edition. Released exclusively at duty-free shops in 2011, only 3,000 bottles were ever made. The bottle features two phoenixes, mythical symbols of rebirth and cyclical regeneration.

Hibiki Japanese Harmony Ryusui-Hyakka Limited Edition

huizhen — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 01:38:24 +0000

This is a 2021 special edition of Hibiki Japanese Harmony, titled Ryusui-Hyakka which translates to “One-Hundred Flowers and Flowing Water” in Japanese. The elegant bottle is the cherry on top, beautifully capturing the beauty of time’s passage through nature. Its 24 jewel-like facets represents the 24 seasons of the Japanese lunar calendar, symbolizing the cyclical flow of time. The artwork features blossoms from each season intertwining with flowing water, symbolizing the connection of one passing season to another.

Hibiki 21 Year Old 100th Anniversary Limited Edition

huizhen — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 01:38:22 +0000

Hibiki, meaning “harmony” in Japanese, was created in 1989 to honor Suntory’s 90th anniversary. Since then, it has become a celebrated icon of The Art of Japanese Whisky, embodying the essence of Japanese nature and craftsmanship. Hibiki is a harmonious blend of malt and grain whiskies from three renowned distilleries – Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita – meticulously crafted to deliver a symphony of flavors and aromas. With unprecedented demand for Japanese whiskies leading to the discontinuation of most age statements, the award-winning Hibiki 21-year-old expression remains a cherished part of the Hibiki portfolio.

This 100th Anniversary limited edition whisky celebrates a century of craftsmanship by the House of Suntory, offering whisky enthusiasts the chance to savor a piece of its storied legacy. Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo and team chose Mizunara oak as a tribute to Japanese heritage, stepping away from the traditional sherry cask in favor of something bolder and more distinctive. This bold choice gave rise to a fresh take on Harmony, one that’s defined for the first time by the distinctive character of Mizunara.

NOSE

Refined and elegant, with vibrant notes of kumquat and jasmine, complemented by a whisper of Japanese incense.

PALATE

A delicate floral sweetness unfolds, leading to a harmonious blend of spiced Japanese sandalwood and agarwood.

FINISH

Long and rich, with lingering undertones of spiced Mizunara oak.