Japan

Japan is renowned for its production of sake (Japanese rice wine), beer and whisky. However, Japan produces wine too, most notably, from the Koshu grape, a white grape indigenous to Japan.

Despite Japan's relatively short history of making whisky, Japanese whisky is fast becoming some of the most popular in the world. Japanese whisky was largely only sold and consumed domestically. The exposure from winning top world whisky awards and other accolades has drastically changed this. Made in the Scottish style, Japanese whiskies are typically more delicate and perfumed, with floral notes and honeyed sweetness. Japan makes single malt and blended whiskies.

Sake is arguably Japan's most unique export. Sake is Japanese rice wine, although referred to as "nihonshu" within Japan, and is made from fermenting rice which has been polished to remove the bran. Sake is primarily classified in relation to the level of polishing of the rice grains used, with the lower the percentage indicating a finer grain, and typically is considered of a higher quality. This classification ranges from the highest, 'daiginjo', to 'gingo', to 'honjozo'. Another important classification is 'junmai' which indictes that no extra distilled spirit has been added, and would suggest that the sake has a more rich, savoury flavour. Sake without the 'junmai' classification have had a distilled alcohol added and have a cleaner, more floral taste.

  • [SOLD-OUT] Nikka Whisky from the Barrel 500mL 51.4%

    [SOLD-OUT] Nikka Whisky from the Barrel 500mL 51.4%

    Region: Japan

    World Whisky Distiller of the Year (Nikka) - Drinks International 'International Spirits Challenge' 2015! "Oak, resin and winey notes on the nose. Smooth, creamy and mellow flavours. Good balance" Drinks International, September 2015

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  • [SOLD-OUT] White Oak 'Tokinoka' Japanese Whisky

    [SOLD-OUT] White Oak 'Tokinoka' Japanese Whisky

    Region: Japan

    Color Beautiful amber color Nose The nose is very fruity with apricots and dried fruits and a shy note of honey. Palate For an entry-level whisky I'm seduced by its slightly oily texture which gives it body and overcomes its lack of complexity. On the...

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  • Suntory Yamazaki 12 YO Single Malt

    [SOLD-OUT] Suntory Yamazaki 12 YO Single Malt

    Region: Japan

    Distiller of the Year 2014 - Drinks International 'International Spirits Challenge'! Silver Medal (Japanese Whisky) - Drinks International 'International Spirits Challenge' 2014! COLOUR Pure Gold NOSE Persimmon, Clove, Honey, Candied Orange, Peach,...

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    $125.00
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  • Suntory Hibiki 17 Year Old

    [SOLD-OUT] Suntory Hibiki 17 Year Old

    Region: Japan

    Distiller of the Year 2014 - Drinks International 'International Spirits Challenge'! Silver Medal (Japanese Whisky) - Drinks International 'International Spirits Challenge' 2014!

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    $175.00
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  • Suntory Hibiki 12 Year Old

    [SOLD-OUT] Suntory Hibiki 12 Year Old

    Region: Japan

    Distiller of the Year 2014 - Drinks International 'International Spirits Challenge'! Silver Medal (Japanese Whisky) Drinks International 'International Spirits Challenge' 2014!

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    $125.00
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  • Suntory Hakushu 12 YO Single Malt

    [SOLD-OUT] Suntory Hakushu 12 YO Single Malt

    Region: Japan

    Distiller of the Year 2014 - Drinks International 'International Spirits Challenge'! Silver Medal (Japanese Whisky) Drinks International 'International Spirits Challenge' 2014!

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    $125.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Grace Yamanashi de Grace 2020

    [SOLD-OUT] Grace Yamanashi de Grace 2020

    Region: Japan

    THIS NATIVE JAPANESE GRAPE MAKES RED WINES WHICH ARE LIGHT AND FRUITY WITH PLENTY OF CHARACTER

      "Bright medium ruby colour with a purple rim. A rich nose with fruity aromas such as fresh blueberry and plum, floral aromas such as rose and lavender, subdued oak, accented with soft spice aromas such as nutmeg and clove. Dry on the palate, fine...

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    $52.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Grace Gris de Koshu 2019

    [SOLD-OUT] Grace Gris de Koshu 2019

    Region: Japan

    KOSHU GRAPES, THE SIGNATURE VARIETY OF JAPAN, MAKE A DRY WINE OF DELICACY AND MINERALITY

      "A little new wool jumper, light spice and white pepper, fern, yuzu and white peach. Light, juicy, red apple flavour, freshness, gentle fern herbal lilt, composed finish. Fine dusty texture, just lovely and so easy to drink, yet so engaging."...

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    $50.50
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Grace Gris de Koshu 2018

    [SOLD-OUT] Grace Gris de Koshu 2018

    Region: Japan

    "Pear and lime, slight fresh mint and white flower perfume. It’s glossy and flinty at once, a subtle bitterness in with lime and apple, a nice crunch on the finish, and the merest suggestion of sweetness, like honeydew melon or similar. The most...

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    $50.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Grace Gris de Koshu 2014

    [SOLD-OUT] Grace Gris de Koshu 2014

    Region: Japan

    "This is a regional wine of Yamanashi prefecture, sourced from multiple vineyards. The wine holds about four grams of residual sugar, which sets it apart from most of the Grace range produced from koshu grapes. Ripe pear, hay scents, straw. Has a...

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    $40.00
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