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Dewar's 8 years Japanese Smooth 70cl
Whisky17,95 € 16,50 €13,64 € + VAT (21%)
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Lagavulin 16 Years Boxed Bottle 70cl
Whisky(1)98,30 € 82,95 €68,55 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 43%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: ScotlandVariety: SmokedDisplay: Boxed BottleThe best representative of the Islay single malts. It is a dry and exceptionally deep. Probably the most delicious of all Islay malts, Lagavulin generates a fanatical devotion in its many followers.
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Dewar's 8 years Japanese Smooth 70cl
Whisky17,95 € 16,50 €13,64 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlso in: 5cl (Miniature) 1,75€Alcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: BlendedCountry: ScotlandDewar's 8 Years Japanese Smooth is an 8 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky finished in Japanese oak casks (Mizunara) and is the third in a series of whiskies finished in casks from around the world.
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Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve 70cl
Whisky(2)53,00 € 44,95 €37,15 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: BlendedCountry: ScotlandJOHNNIE WALKER GOLD LABEL RESERVE is an indulgent blend, luxuriously layered with a smooth balance of sweet fruit and creaminess that evolves into a deeper honeyed tones before finishing in persistent waves that resemble wood, fruit and a light sweet smoke of the west coast.
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The Dalmore King Alexander III 70cl
Whisky225,00 €185,95 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleSix cask finishes exquisitely cured to create a unique whisky with a rich and enticing profile: The Dalmore King Alexander III.
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Nikka Yoichi Single Malt 70cl
Whisky104,00 € 69,95 €57,81 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 45%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: JapanDisplay: Boxed BottleThis whisky of Japanese origin, is thought for the lovers of the good taste and the exquisite thing.
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Macallan 12 Years Double Cask Boxed... 70cl
Whisky77,50 €64,05 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleTaste Macallan 12 Years Double Cask, your Premium Single Malt Whiskey .
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The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Years 70cl
Whisky63,90 €52,81 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleThe Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Years, a Scottish gem introduced in 1993, is internationally acclaimed for its 12-year aging in double barrels, combining oak and sherry to achieve distinctive smoothness and sweetness. This whisky distills craftsmanship mastery and sensory delight since its inception.
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Glenlivet 12 Years Double Oak 70cl
Whisky38,95 € 32,95 €27,23 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleThe Glenlivet 12 Años Double Oak, a Scotch whisky that merges the smoothness of American cedar with the opulence of tropical fruits. A unique elixir that captures the art of double aging, enticing with notes of vanilla and a harmonious balance between sweetness and dryness.
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Old st Andrews Clubhouse 70cl
Whisky(1)36,80 € 27,95 €23,10 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: BlendedCountry: ScotlandIt has its name after the famous golf course on the east coast of Scotland, Old St Andrews Clubhouse. This Scottish Blended Whisky comes in a beautiful bottle shaped as a golf ball, the perfect gift for fans of golf and whiskey.
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Johnnie Walker Blue Label 70cl
Whisky(3)230,00 € 162,00 €133,88 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlso in: 1L 189,90€Alcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: BlendedCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleCreated to reflect the style of whiskeys of the early nineteenth century, has been producing some of the most exclusive JOHNNIE WALKER stocks barrels, the largest in the world.
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Talisker Storm Boxed Bottle 70cl
Whisky(1)42,00 € 39,30 €32,48 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 45.8%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: ScotlandVariety: SmokedDisplay: Boxed BottleTaste Talisker Storm, your Premium Single Malt Whiskey.
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Dewar's 18 Years Boxed Bottle 70cl
Whisky(1)74,89 € 69,94 €57,80 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: BlendedCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleTaste Dewar's 18 Years, your Premium 18 Years Whiskey.
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Nikka Days Blended 70cl
Whisky41,00 € 32,95 €27,23 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: BlendedCountry: JapanDisplay: Boxed BottleThis subtle blend of grain and malt whiskies has been made to satisfy the most demanding of customers.
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Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Years... 70cl
Whisky(2)50,50 € 44,95 €37,15 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 43%Liquor Style: BlendedCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleTaste Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Años, your Premium Whiskey.
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Nikka From The Barrel Boxed Bottle 50cl
Whisky(3)49,90 € 43,20 €35,70 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 50clAlcohol Volume: 51.4%Liquor Style: BlendedCountry: JapanDisplay: Boxed BottleNikka From The Barrel is a robust and full of character Whisky. Very good mixed with a little water. A real star, winner of the first prize in its category at the World Whisky Awards Awards in 2007 and 2010.
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Johnnie Walker Black Label 1L
Whisky(18)37,00 € 30,20 €24,96 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 1LAlso in: 70cl 22,50€ | 3L 126,95€ | 5cl (Miniature) 2,50€ | 20cl 10,85€Alcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: BlendedCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleA whisky with a smooth and delicious flavour. Black Label is an acknowledged masterpiece of distilling whose depth of flavour is due to the selection of over 40 whiskies, aged for at least 12 years and from the four corners of Scotland - a whisky that needs no introduction!
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Johnnie Walker Black Label 70cl
Whisky(18)28,00 € 22,50 €18,60 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlso in: 1L 30,20€ | 3L 126,95€ | 5cl (Miniature) 2,50€ | 20cl 10,85€Alcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: BlendedCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleA whisky with a smooth and delicious flavour. Black Label is an acknowledged masterpiece of distilling whose depth of flavour is due to the selection of over 40 whiskies, aged for at least 12 years and from the four corners of Scotland - a whisky that needs no introduction!
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Cardhu Gold Reserve Boxed Bottle 70cl
Whisky(3)37,50 € 31,20 €25,79 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleThe Cardhu family of Speyside Scotch whiskies welcomes a new member: Gold Reserve Cask Selection. Master Blender Matthew Crow has carefully selected the casks to create a sweet, rich and smooth malt whisky, beautifully structured and well revved up with a rich texture and warm, smooth balance of sweet fruit and spice.
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Hibiki Japanese Harmony Boxed Bottle 70cl
Whisky124,00 € 89,90 €74,30 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 43%Liquor Style: BlendedCountry: JapanDisplay: Boxed BottleTaste Hibiki Japanese Harmony, your Premium Japanese Whiskey.
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Johnnie Walker Red Label 1L
Whisky(5)20,50 € 17,50 €14,46 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 1LAlso in: 70cl 13,70€ | 5cl (Miniature) 2,20€ | 1.5L 27,79€ | 3L 83,95€ | 20cl 6,50€Alcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: BlendedCountry: ScotlandAvailable Plastic Miniature Bottle Whiskey Johnnie Walker Red LabelThe Walker family applied his deep knowledge in the Scottish malts to create a blend that universally deleitase all palates. The result, RED LABEL became the favorite whiskey in the world, a position it still holds today.
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Dewar's 8 years Caribbean Smooth 70cl
Whisky16,99 € 11,89 €9,83 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlso in: 5cl (Miniature) 1,45€Alcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: BlendedCountry: ScotlandUniting the best of two worlds, Scotland and the Caribbean, Dewar's 8 years old Caribbean Smooth surprises us with its smooth and enveloping taste, the result of a double ageing and finishing in Caribbean rum casks for 6 months. A whisky that can be drunk neat "on the rocks" for its sweet notes of apple, caramel, vanilla and tropical hints of caramelized pineapple and toasted coconut or also, it is an excellent choice as a main ingredient to prepare your favourite drinks and cocktails. The best option for summer evenings!
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Nikka Single Malt Miyagikyo 70cl
Whisky84,50 € 66,95 €55,33 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 45%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: JapanDisplay: Boxed BottleThis single malt is described as smooth and fruity, for which a less cloudy malt has been used and has been distilled in a pot still heated with indirect steam at low temperature.
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Chivas Regal 12 years 70cl
Whisky(3)29,55 € 26,31 €21,74 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlso in: 1L 31,20€ | 5cl (Miniature) 2,78€ | 50cl 14,95€ | 70cl with Gift 27,95€Alcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: BlendedCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleAvailable Cristal Miniature Bottle Whiskey Chivas Regal 12 Years
Chivas is a mixture of different Scotch malt whiskeys and grain, aged for at least 12 years. This rich and smooth blend makes a balance style with substance and tradition with a modern twist.
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Chivas Royal Salute 21 years Boxed... 70cl
Whisky(2)193,85 € 118,00 €97,52 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: BlendedCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleThis rich and complex whiskey from Chivas is aged for 21 years in oak barrels before being bottled in precious porcelain handmade bottles.
What is Japanese Whisky?
Japanese whisky is an exquisite alcoholic beverage produced from fermented and distilled grains, inspired by the traditional method used in Scotch whisky production. This drink has gained recognition and admiration worldwide due to its quality and uniqueness. Japanese producers have meticulously perfected the distillation and aging process, creating unique flavor profiles that reflect the craftsmanship and culture of Japan. It is cherished for its smooth, delicate, and subtle notes, establishing its own status as one of the most refined and elegant choices within the spirits industry.
History of Japanese Whisky
Its origin dates back to the 19th century when the Japanese began importing and consuming whisky from Scotland. However, it wasn't until 1923 when Japan's first whisky distillery, named Yamazaki, was founded by Shinjiro Torii, the founder of Suntory. Torii received assistance from Masataka Taketsuru, a Japanese chemist who had studied the art of distillation in Scotland and later married a Scottish woman named Rita. Taketsuru would go on to establish his own distillery, Nikka, and become the father of Japanese whisky.
Production Process
Japanese whisky is produced following Western techniques but adapted to the culture and climate of Japan. There are different types of Japanese whiskies, depending on the type of grain used, the distillation process, and the type of barrel for aging. Some of the most popular types are:
Single Malt Whisky:
It is made from malted barley and distilled in copper pot stills. It is aged in oak barrels that have previously contained wine, sherry, or bourbon. Some famous brands include Yamazaki, Yoichi, or Hakushu.
Grain Whisky:
It is made from other grains like corn, wheat, or rye and distilled in continuous column stills. It is aged in American or Japanese oak barrels. Some famous brands include Chita, Nikka Coffey, or Suntory Grain.
Blended Whisky:
It is made by blending malt and grain whiskies, aiming for a balance between flavor and smoothness. It is aged in barrels of different types and origins. Some famous brands include Hibiki, Nikka From The Barrel, or Suntory Toki.
Composition of Japanese Whisky
Japanese whisky is obtained by distilling fermented grain mash made from cereals such as barley, wheat, rye, and corn, followed by aging it in wooden barrels, traditionally made of white oak. Japanese whisky must adhere to certain rules to be labeled as such, including using malted grains, sourcing water from Japan, distilling to less than 95% ABV, and aging for at least three years. Japanese whisky draws inspiration from the Scottish model but has some differences, such as the use of peat, filtration, variety of malts, and the purity of water.
Taste of Japanese Whisky
Japanese whisky is renowned for its smoothness, balance, and complexity in flavor. These characteristics are achieved through meticulous blending of different types of malts and grains, along with the use of pure spring water and mizunara oak barrels, a native Japanese species. These barrels impart unique spicy nuances to the whisky, further enriching its flavor profile. The result is a refined and sophisticated beverage that captivates the senses with its subtle and elegant notes, making Japanese whisky an unparalleled experience for whisky enthusiasts.
Cocktails with Japanese Whisky
There are various ways to enjoy Japanese whisky depending on the type, occasion, and personal preferences. Some common ways include:
- Neat: This involves drinking Japanese whisky without mixing it with anything else to appreciate its original aroma and flavor. It is recommended to use a low, wide glass like an old-fashioned glass and serve a small amount of whisky, between 30 and 45 ml. A few drops of mineral water can be added to soften the taste and release the whisky's aromas.
- On the rocks: Japanese whisky can be enjoyed with one or several ice cubes to refresh and dilute the drink. It is recommended to use a tall, narrow glass like a highball glass and serve a moderate amount of whisky, between 45 and 60 ml. Regular ice or special whisky ice, which melts more slowly and doesn't alter the taste, can be used.
- Highball: Japanese whisky can be mixed with sparkling water or soda to create a light and bubbly drink. It is recommended to use a tall, narrow glass like a highball glass and serve a small amount of whisky, between 30 and 45 ml. The rest of the glass should be filled with chilled sparkling water or soda, and gently stirred with a spoon.
- Cocktail: Japanese whisky can be mixed with other ingredients such as juices, liqueurs, or spices to create a diverse and creative drink. It is recommended to use an appropriate glass for each cocktail, such as a martini glass or a sour glass, and serve a variable amount of whisky according to the recipe. The ingredients should be shaken or mixed well before serving.
Japanese Whisky Brands
Here are some of the most popular Japanese whisky brands:
- Yamazaki: Produced by Suntory, it is one of Japan's oldest whisky distilleries and has gained international recognition for the quality of its whiskies.
- Hibiki: Also produced by Suntory, it is known for its artisanal blends and distinctive 24-faceted bottle.
- Nikka: Founded by Masataka Taketsuru, a pioneer in the Japanese whisky industry, this distillery has gained great renown.
- Hakushu: Another S untory brand, famous for its fresh and fruity single malt whiskies.
- Yoichi: Produced by Nikka, it is known for its peaty single malt whiskies.
- Miyagikyo: Another Nikka distillery, which stands out for its smooth and elegant single malt whiskies.
- Taketsuru: Named after Nikka's founder, Masataka Taketsuru, this brand honors his legacy with excellent whiskies.
Trivia
Some interesting facts about Japanese whisky include:
- The first Japanese whisky was produced in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii, founder of the Suntory company, who hired a Scottish master distiller named Masataka Taketsuru to learn the art of whisky-making.
- Japanese whisky has won several international awards and is considered one of the best in the world. For example, in 2014, the Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask 2013 was named the best whisky in the world by the prestigious Jim Murray's Whisky Bible.
- It is commonly enjoyed neat or on the rocks, but it can also be mixed with mineral water or green tea to create the popular Highball cocktail, served in tall and refreshing glasses.
- Japanese whisky offers a wide variety of styles and flavors, ranging from light and floral to smoky and spicy. Some of the most famous distilleries include Yamazaki, Hakushu, Nikka, Yoichi, and Chichibu.
- Japanese whisky draws inspiration from the country's culture and nature, using local ingredients such as spring water, peat, or Japanese Mizunara oak to give it a unique and distinctive character.