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Nikka Days Blended 70cl
Whisky41,00 € 31,35 €25,91 € + 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 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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Macallan Aera Boxed Bottle 70cl
Whisky690,00 € 340,00 €280,99 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleMacallan Aera Estuchado, the jewel of the Scottish distillery, is matured in oak casks aged in sherry wine, as well as being a single malt.
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Dewar's 18 Years Boxed Bottle 70cl
Whisky(1)74,89 € 62,95 €52,02 € + 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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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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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.
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100 Pipers 70cl
Whisky(2)14,00 € 12,55 €10,37 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlso in: 1L 15,90€ | 5cl (Miniature) 1,80€Alcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: SpeysideCountry: ScotlandAvailable Cristal Miniature Bottle Whiskey 100 Pipers
100 Pipers Scotch Whisky is the first blended of the Chivas Brothers, produced by a mixture of about 25-30 carefully selected malt whiskeys.
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Ballantine's 1L
Whisky(2)17,95 € 16,85 €13,93 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 1LAlso in: 70cl 13,39€ | 2L 36,25€ | 3L 61,85€ | 5cl (Miniature) 1,98€ | 1.5L 23,95€ | 70cl with Gift 13,40€ | 50cl 9,25€Alcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: BlendedCountry: ScotlandAvailable Plastic Miniature Bottle Rum Ballantine's
Ballantine's is a complete, refined and elegant Scotch. It is considered as the taste to satisfy a modern style.
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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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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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JB Rare 70cl
Whisky(3)13,95 € 12,60 €10,41 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlso in: 1L 15,95€ | 1.5L 22,99€ | 3L 65,99€ | 5cl (Miniature) 1,94€ | 20cl 6,85€ | 1L with Gift 18,10€ | 50cl 7,85€Alcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: BlendedCountry: ScotlandAvailable Plastic Miniature Bottle Whiskey J&B Rare
For the producction of J & B Rare, a complex mixtures of malts and grains are used. This whiskey is product of the mixture of 42 single malts: 36 malts and 6 grain whiskeys. Of the malts used, more than 80 percent comes from the Speyside region.
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The Kurayoshi 12 Years 70cl
Whisky145,00 € 107,94 €89,21 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 43%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: JapanDisplay: Boxed BottleThe Kurayoshi 12 Year Old is a sensational Japanese whisky with nutty undertones and malt flavours, aged in white oak casks that aged some of the finest bourbons. It has an elegant presentation and is ideal for all occasions.
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Cutty Sark Centenary Edition 70cl
Whisky1265,00 € 825,32 €682,08 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 52.2%Liquor Style: BlendedCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleThe Cutty Sark Centenary Edition is a gem among whiskies, crafted to commemorate a century of excellence. This unique blend of malt and grain, aged for 23 years, unveils the mastery of Scotland's most distinguished distilleries.
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Johnnie Walker Swing Boxed Bottle 70cl
Whisky(5)49,00 € 42,90 €35,45 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: BlendedCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleJohnnie Walker Swing offers the perfect balance between luxury and sophistication. At first glance, its rich golden tones unravel a forgiving nature within each of us.
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Cutty Sark 70cl
Whisky(1)12,05 € 11,65 €9,63 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlso in: 1L 13,95€ | 5cl (Miniature) 1,69€ | 1.75L 16,95€Alcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: BlendedCountry: ScotlandAvailable Miniature Glass Bottle
Cutty Sark shows its bright and golden color as soon as the first drop touches the bottom of the glass. Is in that very moment when you are able to smell the strong scent this whisky has, according with its powerful flavor, accompanied by vanilla, citric and caramel notes.
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Highland Park Valknut 70cl
Whisky80,00 € 67,95 €56,16 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 46.8%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleTry Highland Park Valknut, your Premium Whisky, created with a high proportion of local malt and matured preferably in oak casks seasoned with sherry for a smoky, sweet flavour.
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Buchanan's 12 Years 1L
Whisky(3)38,95 € 36,90 €30,50 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 1LAlso in: 70cl 33,95€Alcohol Volume: 43%Liquor Style: BlendedCountry: ScotlandTaste Buchanan's 12 Years, your Premium Whiskey.
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Nikka Yoichi 10 Years 70cl
Whisky154,95 € 147,00 €121,49 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 45%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: JapanDisplay: Boxed BottleThis exquisite malt whisky from the Yoichi distillery, carefully stored and aged for a minimum of 10 years, is distinguished by a festive fragrance that evokes fruit notes, and a smooth and silky taste on the palate.
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Macallan Rare Cask Black 70cl
Whisky(1)575,50 €475,62 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 48%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: ScotlandVariety: SmokedDisplay: Boxed BottleThe Macallan Rare Cask Black is a whisky with an unmistakable attitude that surprises, a whisky different from any other Macallan as it presents an unusual, dark and smoky character.
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Talisker Port Ruhighe 70cl
Whisky58,00 € 48,94 €40,45 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 45.8%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleTalisker Port Ruhighe es distinto. Es un Single Malt escocés envejecido en barricas de vino Oporto, lo que ya lo distingue de la mayoría de whiskies. Además, ha ganado premios como la Medalla de Plata Destacada en la International Wine & Spirits Competition de 2017, la Medalla de Plata en 2015 por The Scotch Whisky Malters o la Medalla de Bronce en los Malt Maniacs Awards 2013. Premios que reconocen el buen hacer de la destilería Talisker, sinónimo de whiskies de calidad y diferentes.
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The Balvenie Stories 14 Years 70cl
Whisky97,00 € 81,95 €67,73 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 48.3%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: ScotlandDisplay: Boxed BottleBalvenie Stories 14 Years is an exceptional single malt whisky with over 14 years of maturation. It stands out for the use of Speyside peat and the traditional smoking technique in a kiln. This process gives it its distinctive smoky touch, reviving the traditions of yesteryear for a unique and refined experience.
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Laphroaig 10 Years 70cl
Whisky(1)47,00 € 42,90 €35,45 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: Single MaltCountry: ScotlandVariety: SmokedDisplay: Boxed BottleTaste Laphroaig 10 Years, your Premium Islay single Malt Whiskey.
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Chivas Regal 12 years 1L
Whisky(3)42,95 € 31,20 €25,79 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 1LAlso in: 70cl 26,31€ | 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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Ballantine's 70cl
Whisky(2)14,20 € 13,39 €11,07 € + VAT (21%)Price size: 70clAlso in: 1L 16,85€ | 2L 36,25€ | 3L 61,85€ | 5cl (Miniature) 1,98€ | 1.5L 23,95€ | 70cl with Gift 13,40€ | 50cl 9,25€Alcohol Volume: 40%Liquor Style: BlendedCountry: ScotlandAvailable Plastic Miniature Bottle Rum Ballantine's
Ballantine's is a complete, refined and elegant Scotch. It is considered as the taste to satisfy a modern style.
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.