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A blend of 11- and 12-year-old Maker's Mark

From Maker's Mark: Aging our whisky for over 10 years wasn't something we ever did. Not because we didn't believe in it but because we hadn't found our way of doing it. Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged defines an older whisky that’s distinctly Maker’s. By embracing both the unique impact that our warehouse and cellar maturation have on flavor, we've created an older expression that is richer and more complex whilst staying true to the founder's taste vision of bourbon without the bite.

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Made by master blender Ken Usami. Shinobu's Daimyo-no was created as a symbol of the samurai spirit, which aims for perfection with patience. Daimyo refers to powerful samurai who ruled over Japan from the 12th to 19th century. Carefully selected grain and malt whiskies are aged in several types of oak barrels and blended, resulting in a perfectly balanced and harmonious flavor with a rich aroma.

Tasting Notes
Nose: Toasted grains, ripe orchard fruits, vanilla, and subtle nutty undertones.
Palate: Perfectly balanced sweetness, oakiness, hints of caramel, and a touch of spice.
Finish: Long-lasting, lingering warmth with a gentle hint of dried fruit.

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Slightly peated French triple malt whisky. Powerful and expressive, the nose reveals the slightly smoky malt blends as baked apples begin to dance across. The nose evolves with subtle spicy hints of cinnamon and nut-meg, mingling with the beguiling class coming from a long ageing, with touches of orange peel and roast pineapple. The taste evokes the texture and richness of walnut oil. It is full and robust thanks to its gently salty freshness. Primary aging includes three to five years in French oak casks, with a secondary post-blend ageing in old Calvados casks.

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Hakushu 18-Year-Old Single Malt Whisky is an exquisite Japanese whisky from the famed Suntory distillery, crafted in the pristine forests of the Japanese Alps. Aged for 18 years, it develops a beautifully layered complexity, offering fresh herbal notes alongside rich, deep oak influence. The nose opens with aromas of green apple, honeydew melon, and a subtle smokiness, while the palate delivers a harmonious blend of citrus, malt sweetness, toasted nuts, and gentle peat. The finish is long and elegant, with lingering notes of honey, soft smoke, and a refreshing hint of mint. A refined and sophisticated whisky, Hakushu 18 is a true expression of Japan’s artistry in whisky-making.

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Nose: Intense roasted almonds and marzipan, with hints of vanilla and caramel

Palate: Silky, rich almonds and stone fruits, balanced by vanilla and gentle spice 

Finish: Long, warm, slightly bitter nutty finish

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Nose: Herbal-menthol aroma with caramel and dried fruit hints

Palate: Rich herbal bitterness tempered by sweetness—notes of menthol, caramel, spices, astringent herbs

Finish: Lingering menthol, warming bitterness, drying herbal complexity—less aggressive than Branca, with balanced sweetness

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Rum Makugan is an artisanal, white rum crafted on Miyakojima island in Okinawa, Japan, by the Taragawa distillery. It is made from local sugarcane and coral-filtered water, featuring native yeast (MY17) fermentation, which gives it a, fresh, herbaceous, and fruity aromatic profile with hints of tropical fruit and a soft, mineral-rich finish.

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Crafted in Oaxaca from 100% Espadín agave, Claridad celebrates traditional mezcal-making with small-batch, artisanal methods passed down through generations.

The mezcal opens with soft herbal and mineral notes, layered with hints of tropical fruit and a touch of spice. On the palate, it is smooth and balanced, showing subtle smoke, earthy depth, and a clean, lingering finish. Pure, elegant, and versatile, it shines equally well neat or in refined cocktails.

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Nozawa Onsen “Iwai” Gin comes from the historic mountain village of Nozawa Onsen in Nagano Prefecture, a region known for its pristine alpine water and deep fermentation heritage. Crafted by a small distillery rooted in the local sake brewing tradition, the gin highlights Japanese botanicals that reflect the surrounding forests and mountains. The name “Iwai,” meaning celebration, reflects the spirit’s role as a bridge between traditional Japanese craftsmanship and modern gin culture.

Tasting Note:
Bright and aromatic with lifted citrus, fresh juniper, and delicate herbal notes that evoke mountain greenery. The palate is clean and precise with hints of yuzu peel, gentle spice, and subtle floral tones supported by a soft, silky texture. The finish is crisp and refreshing with lingering citrus and herbal complexity.

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The Yamazaki Peated Malt Spanish Oak from the Kogei Collection is a limited release from the Yamazaki distillery, showcasing the fusion of traditional craftsmanship and creative whisky-making. Introduced in 2024, this expression emphasizes the concept of “kogei,” which refers to traditional Japanese artisanal work.

This single malt stands out due to the use of peated malt—a nod to Islay’s smoky style—combined with maturation in Spanish oak casks. The Spanish oak adds layers of depth, resulting in a whisky with flavors of dark mocha, raisins, and almonds. On the palate, the whisky has a velvety texture with rich, roasted cacao notes, while the finish is described as bittersweet, with hints of caramelized baking spices

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This is a special bottling released by the Shinshu Mars Distillery and is a vatting of malt from two distilleries, "Komagatake" and "Chichibu", which has been matured at Mars Shinshu Distillery in a variety of Bourbon Barrel, American White Oak and Sherry Oak for more than 5 years. In 2015, Mars Shinshu Distillery and Venture Whisky (Chichibu) Distillery began exchanging their new make spirit, which was subsequently matured in their respective locations. 10,918 Bottles were released. Nose: sweet maple syrup, oak spices and some notes of varnish along with plum and a hint of caramelised orange peel Palate: Sweet caramel, some brandy cake, cacao and nutmeg with a hint of smoke and spiciness Finish: Gentle tannins along with some black tea on the finish. With water, more caramel and toffee notes are evident along with oak spices. Learn More

The not so new any longer Ardnamurchan distillery is shaping up to be one of Scotland's most exciting. Every single bottling takes ratchets up the quality to new heights. This extremely delicious 100% Sherry Cask Aged release was drawn from 10 peated sherry butts and 15 unpeated sherry hogsheads aged entirely in Ardnamurchan's warehouses on the rugged western coast of Scotland. The resulting whisky is complex and delicious offering quality that few modern distillers can match. Expect a beautifully balanced bonfire smoke melding with dense nutty sherry. We rarely see such special whisky available, but only 2000 bottles for the entire US, it surely won't be for long.

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Atelier Épices Créoles is aged a minimum of three years in French and American oak barrels of different capacities and char levels which have been specifically chosen to highlight the inherent spicy quality of the oak.

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Chairman’s Spiced Rum begins with the original Chairman’s Reserve steeped with “Bois Bandé,” a local Caribbean bark culturally known for its aphrodisiac qualities. Added to the rum are local spices and fruits such as cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, vanilla, allspice, lemon, and orange peels.

RUM BLEND: A blend of Coffey and pot still rums aged and finished with local fruits and spices

MATURATION: Aged separately by batch and by type of still in ex-Bourbon barrels, then blended and rested in oak vats for an additional six months. Local fruits and spices are added over the final six months of finishing.

TASTING NOTES: Deep mahogany color with a supple red hue. An expressive aroma of bitter orange, nutmeg, cinnamon, and sweet raisin lead to a sweet and rich mouthfeel bursting with exotic spices and balanced with crisp citrus character. An epicurean and complex spiced rum.

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It's a tequila aged for 6 months in American oak barrels. At the end of its aging process, it goes through our activated charcoal filters to achieve greater smoothness and the characteristic of a true clear tequila.

Visually, it has a clear color, with less intensity than our blanco tequila, but it maintains its silver hues.

In terms of aroma, the first scent is of agave, however, it evolves to obtain earthy notes, the characteristic scent of an agave plant.

It has a flavor of white oak barrel, with a smoother taste due to the filtration process, yet sweet, with a rich spiciness and astringency.

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“Single Malt Kanosuke 2023 LIMITED EDITION” is a single malt Japanese whisky which embodies Kanosuke Distillery’s concept of “MELLOW LAND, MELLOW WHISKY” and was produced using all 3 of our pot stills, aged in several varieties of oak barrels, and blended together after 3 years of maturation.

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Made from 100% Malted Barley.

This American Single Malt is aged for several years in first-fill bourbon barrels from premium Kentucky distilleries before being finished in virgin toasted oak barrels from the Blue Ridge Mountains. Aromas of honeysuckle, while baked apple and
cinnamon brightly dance on the palate.

700ML - 93 Proof - 46.5% Alc/Vol

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Wild Turkey's Distiller's Reserve Kentucky straight bourbon is a unique offering curated by the esteemed father-and-son distilling duo, Jimmy & Eddie Russel, who handpicked whiskey from their most cherished reserves. Aged for 12 years and bottled at 50.5% ABV (or 101 proof), this special Japan only release exemplifies their dedication to craftsmanship and tradition.

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The story within this bottle begins 500 years ago, along the shores of Okinawa’s iconic Ryukyu islands, where indica rice was fermented into the beloved native indulgence of awamori. The Hayashi 8 Year grows these same roots in new, revitalized soil. A single grain whisky aged eight years in bourbon casks is enriched by island air to a masterful oak and caramel complexity, flourished with tropical flavors unique only to the Hayashi name.

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Not a rye whisky! With a mashbill of 100% malted barley, Kaiyo The Rye 10 Year Japanese Whisky is a limited-edition item from the Kaiyo Whisky Wood Library Series. It's a maturation of extremely rare Japanese Mizunara oak and ex-Knob Creek rye whiskey barrels, aged for 10 years. The rye casks bring out the sharper notes of black pepper, herbs, and the vanilla of American oak, while the Mizunara lends cardamom, clove, and a delicate floral note.

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