Region: Japan

Distillery: Asaka Distillery (Sasanokawa Shuzo)

Age: NAS

ABV: 51%

Size: 700ml

This IPA CASK FINISH Single Malt Whisky from the Asaka Distillery has been primarily aged in first fill bourbon barrels and then finished in Imperial IPA casks from HOPJAPAN, a brewery in Miyakoji-machi located near the Distillery.

Bottled in limited numbers as a Non Chill filtered and in Natural color, this Single Malt Whisky has a nose of citrus peels and cinnamon like spices with a complex palate balanced by the vanilla and honey sweetness of the Bourbon Casks and the freshness that is characteristic of hops with hints of dark chocolate at the back.

Released in Oct 2023, there were only 538 bottles.

Join us for an exclusive Asaka Whisky Tasting Event featuring Fine Blended, 'Precious' Blended, Pure Malt Whisky, & 4 World Blended Whisky, including the exceptional Single Malt 2023 Edition and a surprise Single Cask Bottling from Asaka Distillery... Accompanied by delectable canapés, this is an evening of exquisite flavours and unparalleled craftsmanship. 

Date: 2 February 2024, Friday
Time: Session 1 • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Session 2 • 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM (Limited Seats)
Venue: Access Tohoku, 41 Tras St #02-01 S078980

This event is a rendezvous of flavours and sophistication, a chance to savour and explore a curated selection of the finest whiskies, all in an ambiance of camaraderie and connoisseurship. Don't miss this unique opportunity to embark on a whisky adventure with us! Save the date and join us for an unforgettable tasting experience.

Sasanokawa Shuzo Co, the oldest Sake brewer in the Tohoku region of Japan, obtained its license to produce whisky in 1946, after World War II. Their own distillation has also gone through turbulent times in sync with the Japanese whisky market's boom and bust cycles with bulk spirit imports replacing their own production through these times. They are also the distillery, which famously gave warehouse/storage space to Ichiro Akuto san for his Hanyu casks when they were about to be discarded by the new owners of Toa Shuzo. The first bottling of the Hanyu Card series in 2005 was also completed at Sasanokawa Shuzo itself.

Sasanokawa Shuzo established the Asaka Distillery in 2015, which started distillation in 2016 at the same site to produce Japanese Single Malt Whisky.  

Region: Japan
Distillery: Asaka Distillery, Sasanokawa Shuzo
Age: 3.5 Years
ABV: 62 % (Natural Cask Strength)
Size: 700 ml

This is a Single Cask bottling from the Asaka Distillery exclusively selected and bottled for MIZUNARA. Matured in a First Fill Bourbon Barrel #20090 and a total of 227 bottles released between Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Colour: Pale Gold
Nose: Fresh & fruity with vanilla, honey and lemon cake.
Palate: Honeyed sweetness along with some green apples, pear and cooked peaches with subtle grassy notes evolving into salted buttery notes.
Finish: Lingering oak spices

Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to savour the marvels of this specially crafted Yamazakura Asaka whisky.

Region: Japan/World
Distillery: Yamazakura (Sasanokawa Shuzo)/World
Age: NAS
ABV: 40%
Size: 700 ml

The Yamazakura Fine Blended Whisky is made by Sasanokawa Shuzo Co, a small distillery in Japan which has recently set up the new Asaka Whisky Distillery under their company as well. Their own distillation has also gone through turbulent times in sync with the Japanese whisky market's boom and bust cycles with bulk spirit imports replacing their own production through these times. 

Tasting Notes: Orange blossoms on the nose, followed by oak, caramel, and fresh orchard fruit on the palate. Easy on the nose and palate, this is a very gentle whisky with an upfront sweetness that stays on the palate followed by dark chocolate in the finish.

Region: Japan/World
Distillery: Yamazakura, Sasanokawa Shuzo/World
Age: NAS
ABV: 48%
Size: 700 ml

A pure malt whisky from Sasanokawa Shuzo featuring notes of cherry, oak combined with an earthiness. The "Pure Malt" indicates that no grain whisky has been used for this bottling and features a greater component of Sherry Cask Matured whiskies . Their own distillation has also gone through turbulent times in sync with the Japanese whisky market's boom and bust cycles with bulk spirit imports replacing their own production through these times. 

Nose: Sweet caramel with fresh green apples, tropical fruits like banana and cherry crumble pie. Palate: On the palate, some definitive sherry notes along with creamy vanilla and nuts. Finish: Subtle peat that rears its head towards the finish. A balanced vatting of malts with an overall rounded profile.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Asaka Distillery (Sasanokawa Shuzo)

Age: N/A

ABV: 50%

Size: 700 ml

This is a 2023 Edition Single Malt Whisky which has been largely matured in Bourbon barrels. Nose: Fresh fruits such as grapes, green apples and baked cookie Palate: Vanilla sponge cake, some honey, melondrops with some notes of buttery citrus and plums Finish: Subtle smoke with lingering malty cereals. 

In 2022, the distillery won the "World's Best Blended Malt" at 2022 World Whisky Award and this is their Single Malt release for 2023.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Asaka Distillery (Sasanokawa Shuzo)

Age: NAS

ABV: 50%

Size: 700ml

This is a 2023 Edition of their PEATED Single Malt Whisky which has been largely matured in Bourbon barrels.  While most of the Asaka Distillery produces Non-Peated Single Malt, they occasionally release a Peated bottling from time to time as well in limited quantities. 

Available in very limited quantities.

In 2022, the distillery won the "World's Best Blended Malt" at 2022 World Whisky Award and this is their Peated Single Malt release for 2023.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Asaka Distillery (Sasanokawa Shuzo)

Age: N/A

ABV: 50%

Size: 700 ml

This Single Malt Japanese Whisky distilled at the Asaka Distillery has been matured in New American Oak barrels which gives it a distintive flavour profile comprising Toffee, Caramel alongside Oak spices, Cinnamon and Black Pepper. A rich texture on the palate with a subtle cereal notes and a hint of dark chocolate and dry fruits to finish.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yayoi Shochu Brewery Co.

ABV: 30%

Size: 1800ml

Yayoi Shochu Brewery, founded in 1922, is the oldest brewery in Amami Oshima. The representative label of Yayoi series. It deliver a host of flavours on your palate starting with a gentle sweetness and umami notes through the mid palate. You can casually enjoy it with any kind of meal.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yayoi Shochu Brewery Co.

ABV: 30%

Size: 720ml

Yayoi Shochu Brewery, founded in 1922, is the oldest brewery in Amami Oshima. The representative label of Yayoi series. It deliver a host of flavours on your palate starting with a gentle sweetness and umami notes through the mid palate. You can casually enjoy it with any kind of meal.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yoichi

Age: NAS

ABV: 45%

Size: 700 ml

Yoichi is Nikka’s first distillery which was built in 1934. Nikka's founder Masataka Taketsuru was keen on making whisky which was similar to scotch given his training in Scotland. Hokkaido was a obvious choice was this distillery given the similar climactic  environment as Scotland. Yoichi Single Malt is characterized by subtle peat smoke originating from the traditional direct coal-fired distillation combined with the hint of saltiness delivered by the sea breeze during the aging process.

Please note that NO BOX is available

Region: Japan

Distillery: Mars Komagatake Distillery

Age: 6 Years

ABV: 61 % (Natural Cask Strength)

Size: 700ml

Bottles Exclusively for MIZUNARA, this Mars Komagatake 2017 Single Malt Heavily Peated Japanese Whisky is matured in American Oak Bourbon Barrel #BJ3636. It features aromas of fresh green fruits, sweet citrus, vanilla cookies, and earthy peat smoke. On the palate, it offers flavours of lemon tart, salted caramel, smoked bacon, and oak spices. The finish is characterised by lingering warm spices, earthy smoke, and dark chocolate.

Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to savour the marvels of this specially crafted whisky, exclusively picked by and bottled for MIZUNARA. Only 184 bottles in aggregate have been released between Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Please expect delivery within about two - three weeks of purchase, as this is a pre-order listing.