In the small coastal town of Akashi, closer to the sea than any other Japanese distillery, White Oak has brewed spirits since 1888 and whisky since 1919.

Expert Description

Akashi Meisei is a Blended Japanese Whisky, bottled at 40%.

The whisky comes from Eigashima Shuzo, known under the White Oak whisky brand, which in 1919 became the first Japanese distillery to be licensed to make whisky - years before both Yamazaki and Yoichi. Meisei, meaning "fame" in Japanese, matures across a combination of bourbon, shochu and virgin oak casks.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Apple and light honey with a salty, maritime undertone.

Palate

Soft and gently sweet with caramel and a fine spice.

Finish

Short to medium, mild and clean.

Specifications

Name: Akashi Meisei
Distillery: White Oak
Region/Country: Akashi, Japan
Type: Blended Japanese Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 50 CL
EAN no.: 4969265728189

Flavour Profile

Soft · Sweet · Maritime · Light

Did You Know?

Eigashima became the very first Japanese distillery to be officially licensed to make whisky in 1919 - years before both Yamazaki (1923) and Yoichi (1934).

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Boshu is the name of one of the 24 traditional Japanese seasonal periods - a reminder of how closely Akkeshi's whisky is tied to the rhythm of nature.

Expert Description

Akkeshi Boshu 2021 is a Peated Single Malt Japanese Whisky, bottled at 55%.

Akkeshi Distillery is located on Hokkaido and was founded in 2016 with a clear ambition to create a Japanese counterpart to Islay whisky. Each release in the Kanreki series is named after one of the 24 sekki, traditional Japanese solar calendar periods, and Boshu marks the time when the grain is ripe for harvest.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Peated smoke, sea salt and ripe grain fields.

Palate

Intense with smoke, pepper and a hint of sweetness.

Finish

Long and peaty with lingering spice.

Specifications

Name: Akkeshi Boshu 2021
Distillery: Akkeshi
Region/Country: Hokkaido, Japan
Type: Peated Single Malt Japanese Whisky
ABV: 55%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4573479360358

Flavour Profile

Intense · Smoky · Salty · Spicy

Investment Potential

Investment perspective

Akkeshi Distillery is relatively young but has already gained great international recognition, making early Kanreki releases like Boshu attractive to collectors.

Did You Know?

Akkeshi sits at the same latitude as Scotland and has a similar coastal climate with peat nearby, which was decisive in choosing this exact location for the distillery.

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Allt-a-Bhainne 2000/2021 Signatory 21 years old Sherry Butt Single Speyside Malt Whisky 70 cl 52,4%

The second release in the Double Cask series followed the same recipe as the first, but with its own pair of casks and its own story: 6-7 years of maturation under the tropical sun.

Expert's description

Amrut Double Cask 2016 Release India Single Malt Whisky is a Peated Indian Single Malt Whisky matured in ex-bourbon cask #3452 and PX sherry cask #3803 for 6-7 years, bottled at 46%.

The peated Scottish barley was distilled in June 2009 (bourbon) and May 2010 (PX sherry) and bottled in June 2016 in just 1,050 bottles worldwide. The two cask types give a whisky where vanilla and coconut from the bourbon cask meet rich fruitiness from the sherry cask.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is sweet with vanilla, coconut and a hint of peated malt.

Palate

The palate offers rich fruitiness from the sherry cask, caramel and a peaty undertone.

Finish

The finish is long and warm with a fine smoky note.

Specifications

Distillery: Amrut
Region/Country: Bangalore, India
Type: Peated Indian Single Malt Whisky
Age: 6-7 years
ABV: 46 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Ex-bourbon cask #3452 and PX sherry cask #3803
Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Distilled: Juni 2009/maj 2010
Bottled: Juni 2016
Number of Bottles: 1,050
Edition: 2016 Release, 2nd Edition
EAN No.: 8901193333338

Flavour Profile

Peated · Sherry-matured · Fruity · Rich

Investment Potential

Medium – The second release in the Double Cask series, discontinued and limited to 1,050 bottles. Earlier releases in the series have historically seen growing collector interest once discontinued.

Did you know?

Amrut Double Cask 2016 is the second release in the series and, like the following 2017 release, was bottled in just 1,050 bottles worldwide.

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Two casks, one whisky. Amrut Double Cask 2017 is the third instalment in a series where bourbon and port wine casks each contribute their own chapter to the flavour.

Expert's description

Amrut Double Cask 2017 Release 3rd Edition Indian Single Malt Whisky is a Peated Indian Single Malt Whisky matured in bourbon cask #3189 and Port Pipe #2715 for 5 years, bottled at 46%.

The peated Scottish barley was distilled in May and March 2012 and bottled in June 2017 in just 1,050 bottles worldwide. The combination of the two cask types delivers a balance of sweet vanilla and coconut from the American oak and rich fruitiness from the port cask.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is rich with sweetness of vanilla, coconut and a hint of peated malt.

Palate

The palate offers ripe red fruit, caramel and a peaty undertone that ties the two cask types together.

Finish

The finish is long with a fine balance between sweetness and smoke.

Specifications

Distillery: Amrut
Region/Country: Bangalore, India
Type: Peated Indian Single Malt Whisky
Age: 5 years
ABV: 46 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Bourbon cask #3189 and Port Pipe #2715
Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Distilled: Maj/marts 2012
Bottled: Juni 2017
Number of Bottles: 1,050
Edition: 2017 Release, 3rd Edition
EAN No.: 8901193502956

Flavour Profile

Peated · Sherry-matured · Fruity · Rich

Investment Potential

Medium – A discontinued vintage release limited to 1,050 bottles worldwide. Limited Amrut releases are typically sought after by collectors in growing numbers as they become harder to find.

Did you know?

Amrut Double Cask 2017 was bottled in just 1,050 bottles worldwide, making it one of the most sought-after releases in the Double Cask series among collectors.

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Fusion is where it all began for Amrut internationally, a merger of Indian and Scottish barley that put Bangalore on the whisky map.

Expert's description

Amrut Fusion Indian Single Malt Whisky is an Indian Single Malt Whisky matured in new and used American oak casks and bottled at 50%.

The name Fusion refers to the whisky uniting two types of barley: Indian barley from the foothills of the Himalayas and lightly peated Scottish barley. The two malt types are distilled separately at the Amrut distillery in Bangalore and then married, letting east meet west in the same glass.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is all-round fresh with clean barley, blood orange, brown sugar and a very gentle hint of peat.

Palate

The palate offers orange and vanilla, good oak character, mocha and peat that grow stronger in the glass.

Finish

The finish is long and rich with a fine balance between sweetness, spice and a touch of smoke.

Specifications

Distillery: Amrut
Region/Country: Bangalore, India
Type: Indian Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 50 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: New and used American oak casks
Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
EAN No.: 8901193004122

Flavour Profile

Lightly peated · Fruity · Spicy · Round

Did you know?

Amrut Fusion was created by Rakshit Jagdale, who got the idea for the whisky after a period of study in Scotland, and the name reflects exactly that meeting of east and west.

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There is a reason Indian whisky has moved from curiosity to cult status among enthusiasts, and Amrut Indian Single Malt Whisky is part of the proof.

Expert's description

Amrut Indian Single Malt Whisky is an Indian Single Malt Whisky matured in American oak casks and bottled at 46%.

The whisky is a blend of different vintages of the same Indian single malt, composed to give a soft and elegant character that shows the Amrut style without any extra cask finish or peat.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is soft with ginger, pepper and a touch of salt.

Palate

The palate combines sweetness, vanilla and burnt caramel with an edge of dusty malt and peat.

Finish

The finish is long and mild with notes of citrus.

Specifications

Distillery: Amrut
Region/Country: Bangalore, India
Type: Indian Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 46 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: American oak casks
EAN No.: 8901193007765

Flavour Profile

Spicy · Round · Soft · Elegant

Did you know?

Amrut was the first Indian brand to truly break through with international whisky critics, paving the way for the entire Indian single malt category.

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Amrut at cask strength is not for the faint of heart, 62.8% turns up both the smoke and the intensity in this edition of the peated Indian classic.

Expert's description

Amrut Peated Cask Strength Indian Single Malt Whisky is a Peated Indian Single Malt Whisky matured in used bourbon casks and bottled at cask strength, 62.8%.

The high strength draws extra character out of the peated malt: sweetness, vanilla and leather from the bourbon casks followed by a solid dose of smoke. The whisky has scored 92 points in Jim Murray's Whisky Bible, underlining its standing.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is intense with peat smoke, leather and a sweetness of vanilla.

Palate

The palate is powerful with smoke, caramel and a touch of black pepper from the high alcohol strength.

Finish

The finish is long, warm and persistently peaty.

Specifications

Distillery: Amrut
Region/Country: Bangalore, India
Type: Peated Indian Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 62,8 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Used bourbon casks
Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
EAN No.: 8901193002531

Flavour Profile

Peated · Cask strength · Spicy · Intense

Did you know?

Amrut Peated Cask Strength has scored 92 points in Jim Murray's respected Whisky Bible, one of the highest ratings an Indian whisky has received in that publication.

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From Paul John's distillery in Goa, where the sea air mingles with the heat of the warehouses, comes Amrut Peated Indian Single Malt Whisky.

Expert's description

Amrut Peated Indian Single Malt Whisky is a Peated Indian Single Malt Whisky matured in American oak casks and bottled at 46%.

Unlike Fusion, the entire barley content here is peated, giving a more consistent smoky character while still carrying the signature Indian fruitiness underneath.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers peat smoke, toasted malt and a sweetness of honey.

Palate

The palate is warm and spicy with smoke, caramel and a touch of tropical fruit.

Finish

The finish is long and peaty with a closing sweetness.

Specifications

Distillery: Amrut
Region/Country: Bangalore, India
Type: Peated Indian Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 46 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: American oak casks
Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
EAN No.: 8901193003828

Flavour Profile

Peated · Spicy · Round · Fruity

Did you know?

The tropical climate means up to 10-12% of the whisky evaporates from the cask each year, far more than the roughly 2% typically seen in Scotland.

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Some whiskies are never made again. Amrut Port Pipe Peated LMDW Cellar Book is one of them, a single cask bottling created for a French specialist retailer.

Expert's description

Amrut Port Pipe Peated LMDW Cellar Book Indian Single Malt Whisky is a Peated Indian Single Malt Whisky from single cask #2713, matured in a used port wine cask and bottled at cask strength, 62.8%.

The whisky is distilled from peated barley and was bottled in 2017 in just 420 bottles exclusively for the French whisky retailer La Maison du Whisky. Firm and powerful in style, with a depth that comes from the high alcohol strength and the long Indian maturation.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers camphor, cayenne pepper, liquorice and dark chocolate.

Palate

The palate delivers great fullness with vanilla, apricot, black pepper and menthol.

Finish

The finish is long, spicy and warm.

Specifications

Distillery: Amrut
Region/Country: Bangalore, India
Type: Peated Indian Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 62,8 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Used port wine cask, single cask #2713
Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Bottled: 2017
Number of Bottles: 420
Edition: LMDW Cellar Book, single cask #2713
EAN No.: 8901193502932

Flavour Profile

Peated · Sherry-matured · Spicy · Intense

Investment Potential

Medium – An exclusive single cask bottling for the French retailer La Maison du Whisky, limited to just 420 bottles. This type of LMDW exclusive is known to rise in value as it goes out of production.

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Amrut Port Pipe Peated LMDW Cellar Book was bottled from a single cask in just 420 bottles for the French retailer La Maison du Whisky, making it exceptionally limited in supply.

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Annandale 10 Year Old Man O’ Swords – Refill Ex-Bourbon Cask No. 39 – is a characterful and peated single malt whisky from the independent Lowland distillery, Annandale. This 10-year-old bottling comes from a single cask – Cask #39 – and offers a rare opportunity to taste how time and peat can meet in perfect harmony. The whisky is part of the distillery’s “Man o’ Sword” range, which features peated expressions and is named after the Scottish freedom fighter Robert the Bruce. The series stands as a symbol of strength, character, and Scottish pride.

Matured for a full decade and bottled directly from the cask without chill filtration or added colour, this expression delivers an authentic and unadulterated tasting experience. In the glass, it presents a clear, light golden hue – a visual testament to its natural aging. The nose is inviting and complex, with sweet notes of gentle peat smoke, dark treacle, and soft butter. The smoke is present but never overpowering – rather, it’s subtle and refined.

On the palate, the whisky reveals its depth with a profile that is both fresh and rounded. Notes of ripe orchard fruits – particularly apples and pears – lead into a lively fruitiness, which is swiftly joined by the signature smoke and a green, grassy freshness that speaks to its Lowland origins. The oily texture carries the flavours beautifully, delivering a smooth and satisfying mouthfeel.

The finish is long, warm, and persistent, with a lovely balance of wood, spice, and smoky malt. Here, the influence of the cask is especially evident, as the smoke rounds out and extends the experience without overwhelming the more delicate layers. It’s a finish that lingers and invites quiet contemplation.

Distillery: Annandale
Name: Man O' Swords
Vintage: Distilled 2014 / Bottled 2025
Age: 10 years
Type: Single Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask number/type: Refill Ex-Bourbon / Cask No. 39
Number of bottles: 239
ABV: 58.6%
Un-chillfiltered
70 cl
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Annandale Man O’ Words 10 Year Old – Refill Ex-Bourbon Cask No. 121 – is a distinctive and remarkable release from the revived Annandale Distillery in southern Scotland. This edition marks a significant milestone, as it is the first unpeated 10-year-old whisky from the distillery to be made available internationally and exclusively aimed at trade professionals and dedicated whisky enthusiasts.

This single malt has matured for a full decade in a single refill ex-bourbon cask, allowing the elegant and fruity new make spirit from Annandale to interact gently with the wood over time. The result is a well-balanced and harmonious whisky that showcases the unique character of the distillery, subtly enhanced by the influence of the cask. Bottled at natural cask strength – a powerful 59.7% – this expression offers an unfiltered, full-flavored experience as it tastes straight from the cask.

This release is atypical for Annandale in the sense that both the cask and the spirit play equal roles – neither dominates. Instead, they complement one another beautifully. The distillery’s signature orchard fruit notes – such as apple and pear – are immediately evident and gracefully balanced by classic bourbon tones of vanilla, gentle spice, and sweet oak.

On the nose, you’re welcomed by layers of vanilla, warm spice, and juicy peaches. Hints of crisp green apple and subtle tropical fruits add a refined exotic touch to the aroma profile.

The palate is soft and inviting, with creamy vanilla and a fresh grassy note that is delicately supported by sweet wood and marshmallows. It’s a mouthfeel that is both light and complex – a true showcase of Annandale’s unpeated style.

The finish is long, warm, and persistent, with evolving notes of spice, ripe orchard fruit, and a delicate trace of cherry that fades slowly, leaving behind an elegant impression of craftsmanship and balance.

Annandale Man O’ Words Refill Ex-Bourbon Cask No. 121 is a whisky that will appeal to both seasoned connoisseurs and curious newcomers – a rare dram where time, patience, and a single bourbon cask have come together to tell a genuine story in liquid form.

Distillery: Annandale
Name: Man O' Words
Vintage: Distilled: 2014 Bottled: 2025
Age: 10 years
Type: Single Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask number/type: Refill Ex-Bourbon / Cask No. #121
Number of bottles: 246
ABV: 59.7%
Un-chillfiltered
70 cl
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This exclusive Annandale 2016/2024 Single Cask Private Release is a unique Lowland Single Malt, matured for 8 years in carefully selected bourbon casks. As a single cask whisky, it has been bottled from just one cask, providing an incomparable flavor profile and making each bottle truly unique. With a high ABV of 62.8%, this dram offers an intense and complex whisky experience. Bottled exclusively for the Norseman, this single cask whisky is a collector’s item and a must-have for whisky enthusiasts seeking a dram with unique character and depth.

Distillery: Annandale
Age: 8 years
Vintage: Distilled: 2016 Bottled: 2024
Cask No./Type: Cask #836 / Bourbon Single Cask
Type: Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 62.8%
70 cl
Bottles Made: 231
Natural Colour
Non-Chill Filtered
Other: Bottled Exclusively for the Norseman