Whisky

This very special Yamazaki was bottled in 2011 in commemoration of the 55th anniversary of the Arima Kinen horse race, held annually since December 1956. Its label depicts a pair of Usagi (rabbits), one of the twelve signs of the Japanese zodiac, considered as the most lucky ones….

This very special Yamazaki was bottled in honor of Club Yamana’s 55th Anniversary.

This Yamazaki Pure Malt was bottled in 1986 for the Shirahama Golf Club, commemorating their 30th anniversary.

Yamazaki Pure Malt Tarudashi (straight from the barrel) Gensyu (original spirit) is a nas distillery-exclusive bottling, aged in Sherry casks.

This decanter was released in 2000 in honor of the 40th anniversary of Video Promotions Inc., containing a 40 year (!) old Yamazaki, distilled in 1960.

This decanter was released in 2010 in honor of the 50th anniversary of Video Promotions Inc., containing a blend of 20 year old Chita Grain Whisky and 50 year (!) old Yamazaki, distilled in 1960.

This is the 2013 release of Talisker 30 years old, a limited release of 3738 bottles.

This is batch #1 of That-Boutique Whisky Company Heaven Hill’s, a 9-year old American whiskey. This is a limited release of 1711 bottles.

This Wild Geese Rare Irish Whiskey was the very first Wild Geese ever released.

This whisky was distilled in 1958 (not 1957 as has been stated many times) and bottled in 1967 for The Japan Bartenders Association by when it was around 10 years old. The name Byron refers to Lord George Gordon Byron, an English peer, poet and politician (22 January 1788 – 19 April 1824).

J.B.A. De Luxe was distilled in 1959 and bottled 10 years later, in 1969.

Very Olde St. Nick Estate Reserve 8 years was created especially for the Japanese market, bottled in the 1990’s at the Willett distillery with old stocks sourced from Stitzel-Weller.

Very Olde St. Nick Ancient Cask Lot No.12 was created especially for the Japanese market. This Bourbon was distilled between 1980 and 1985 and bottled some 10-15 years later.

Very Olde St. Nick Ancient Cask Lot No.15 is a special release exclusively for Japan.

Very Old St. Nick Summer Rye is a rare nas Rye whiskey, bottled in extreme small quantities in Bardtown, Kentucky.

This Very Olde St. Nick Very Rare Ancient Barrel Strength, 25 years old, was handmade December 19, 1973 and bottled at the Olde St. Nick Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky February 29, 1999. This is the oldest expression bottled by the distillery, one of just 3 different releases.