Suntory Roku Gin
An excellent gin from Japan's legendary Suntory - Roku Gin. This expression is made using a selection of botanicals, including six Japanese botanicals that provide a whistle-stop tour of the four seasons. These include sakura leaf and sakura flower for spring, sencha tea and gyokuro tea for summer, sansho pepper for autumn and yuzu peel for winter.
Ki No Tea Kyoto Dry Gin
This release of dry gin from Kyoto Distillery is blended with high-quality teas from the Uji region of Japan.
TASTING NOTES A sweet and delicate bouquet on the nose. On the palate, a gentle sweetness like white chocolate spreads slowly, then a distinct juniper flavour comes to the fore. The finish is long and clean with roasted green tea scents.
SHINSHU MARS – KOMAGATAKE – LIMITED EDITION 2020 50%
A very limited run where the exact number of bottles produced is kept secret. The famous Mars distillery, found at
Ki No Bi Kyoto Dry Gin
KI NO BI (“The Beauty of the Seasons”) is inspired by tradition and is distilled, blended and bottled in Kyoto. Our gin is made in a recognisably dry style, but with a distinct Japanese accent.
TASTING NOTESFloral and aromatic with refreshing yuzu standing out. Subtly earthy, oak-y elements develop, joined by a kick of ginger.
Akashi White Oak Blended Whisky
A Japanese blended whisky that has been the subject of some controversy. The bottling for the home market in Japan is made with malt whisky and molasses spirit, which would not be classed as 'whisky' in the EU. This export version, however, is made from malt and grain whiskies.
TASTING NOTES Nose- Amber gold Palate- Toffee, Vanilla, Cinnamon Finish- Caramel, Tobacco, Chocolate, Balanced and creamy
(P) Paul John Nirvana
PAUL JOHN Nirvana is an unpeated expression, created from Indian six-row barley and matured in charred American oak casks.
TASTING NOTES Colour- Deep copper. Nose- An attractive honeycombed bourbon with luscious fruitcake, with a light whiff of enticing caramel pudding. Taste- A delightful soft honey with a slight salt-edged barley; an excellent mouthfeel with honeycomb sweetness. Finish- Immensely long, and richly flavoured with dissolving honey, barley, and succulent vanilla.
Iwai Tradition Japanese Whisky (Green)
From Japan’s Mars distillery, Iwai is named for Kiichiro Iwai, who was the mentor of Yamazaki’s blender.
Iwai Japanese Whisky (Blue)
Kiichiro Iwa, the namesake for this Mars whisky was a silent pioneer of Japan whisky. This whisky is inspired by the great whiskies of America.
IWAI MARS JAPANESE WHISKY (BLUE) TASTING NOTESNose- Light caramel corn notes, apricot, peach.
Palate- Pure and straightforward, no peat flavors. Finish- A solid cocktail whisky.
Ki No Bi Sei Kyoto Dry Gin
This is the high-strength release of Ki No Bi gin produced at Japan’s Kyoto Distillery.
TASTING NOTES The higher proof allows the distinctive taste of KI NO BI’s flavour profile to prevail. It’s punchy at first on the palate, while retaining the cleanness and harmony of the original KI NO BI. All of the flavours are enhanced while remaining well-balanced. A perfect gin for cocktails.
Akashi Red Oak
Akashi Red Blended Malt & Grain is a blended whisky reserved in Japanese Shochu cask (American Oak) for 3 years, aged in ex-bourbon casks before finishing in ex-sherry casks for 2 years.
Akashi Red Oak Blended Whisky
TASTING NOTES
Nose- Herbs and pine. Hints of white grape, lemon, yellow apple and angelica fruits. Dry oak, with lavender and floral undertones
Palate- Rich malt with vanilla and grapes. Pine, oak and floral notes accompany a slightly bitter citrus peel
Finish- Oak and warming wood spices with a touch of vanilla
(P) Togouchi Japanese Blended Whisky 8 Years Old
Togouchi 8 Years is a limited release whisky that has been aged and stored for a minimum of 8 years in sherry oak casks, and is a blend of Scottish malts with Canadian grain.
TASTING NOTES Nose- Citrus, peaty, fresh grass, banana, pears, nuts. Taste- Crisp, clean, honey notes, almonds, cocao nibs, buttered popcorn. Finish- Medium. Oak, vanilla finish.
