Two rounds of oak give this Woodford edition an extra depth of sweetness and spice.

Expert description

Woodford Double Oaked Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the classic Distillers Select, given a second maturation in a separate, deeply toasted cask, bottled at 43.2%. Woodford Reserve is distilled at the historic distillery in Versailles, Kentucky, whose roots go back to 1812, when it was originally named the Oscar Pepper Distillery. The site is today designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark and is owned by Brown-Forman. The whiskey stands out for being triple-distilled in copper pot stills, unlike most bourbons, which are column-distilled.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is sweet with caramel, toasted wood and a hint of dark fruit.

Palate

The palate offers brown sugar, vanilla and a deeper woody sweetness.

Finish

The finish is long, warm and lightly spiced.

Specifications

Name: Woodford Double Oaked Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Distillery: Woodford Reserve Distillery
Region/Country: Versailles, Kentucky, USA
Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
ABV: 43.2%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation method: Triple distilled

Flavour profile

Sweet · Deep · Spiced · Vanilla-forward

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The same triple distillation, but with rye in the driver's seat.

Expert description

Woodford Rye Distillers Select Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey follows the same triple-distillation process as the house bourbon, but with a rye-forward mash bill, bottled at 45.2%. Woodford Reserve is distilled at the historic distillery in Versailles, Kentucky, whose roots go back to 1812, when it was originally named the Oscar Pepper Distillery. The site is today designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark and is owned by Brown-Forman. The whiskey stands out for being triple-distilled in copper pot stills, unlike most bourbons, which are column-distilled.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is spiced with pepper, grain and a hint of fruit.

Palate

The palate offers rye, spice and light sweetness.

Finish

The finish is medium to long, dry and peppery.

Specifications

Name: Woodford Rye Distillers Select Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Distillery: Woodford Reserve Distillery
Region/Country: Versailles, Kentucky, USA
Type: Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
ABV: 45.2%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation method: Triple distilled

Flavour profile

Spiced · Peppery · Grainy · Dry

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Only 5,175 bottles in the whole world is rare for an Irish whiskey without it becoming a gimmick. Writers Tears 2018 Vintage Cask Strength is exactly the kind of rarity that speaks for itself.

Expert Review

Writers Tears 2018 Cask Strength is a Pot Still Irish Whiskey composed from the finest casks of the 2018 vintage, bottled at full cask strength of 53%.

The whiskey comes from Walsh Whiskey, the brand behind Writers Tears, named after Ireland's long literary tradition. This vintage edition is bottled straight from the cask without dilution, giving a more concentrated, intense version of the classic Writers Tears style, and with only 5,175 bottles worldwide it is among the most sought-after in the brand's portfolio.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Rich and full, with ripe fruit and a touch of spice.

Palate

Intense and complex, with the classic spiced fullness of pot still character clearly present.

Finish

Long and warm, with lingering fruit and oak.

Specifications

Name: Writers Tears 2018 Cask Strength Pot Still Irish Whiskey
Distillery: Walsh Whiskey
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Pot Still Irish Whiskey
ABV: 53%
Size: 70 CL
Number of bottles: 5,175
Edition: 2018 Vintage, Cask Strength

Flavour Profile

Intense · Spiced · Cask strength · Full-bodied · Complex

Investment Potential

Low to medium — as a limited vintage release with only 5,175 bottles worldwide, Writers Tears 2018 Cask Strength may appreciate in value over time among pot still whiskey collectors.

Did You Know?

The name Writers Tears is a tribute to Ireland's great literary heritage, with authors such as James Joyce and Oscar Wilde historically having a close relationship with whiskey as a companion during the writing process.
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Writers Tears Cask Strength 2023 is an earlier vintage bottling from Walsh Whiskey Distillery, uniting matured single pot still and single malt whiskey.

Expert Review

Writers Tears Cask Strength 2023 Irish Whiskey is a Pot & Malt Irish Whiskey, bottled at 54.8%.

This edition from Walsh Whiskey Distillery unites matured single pot still and single malt whiskey, matured in bourbon casks. Each year, only specially selected casks are chosen for this benchmark within super premium cask strength Irish whiskey, making the 2023 edition one of the rare Irish whiskeys at cask strength.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Deep and complex with pot still character.

Palate

Powerful and full-bodied from the cask strength.

Finish

Long and intense.

Specifications

Name: Writers Tears Cask Strength 2023
Distillery: Walsh Whiskey
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Pot & Malt Irish Whiskey
Vintage: Bottled 2023
Cask: Bourbon Cask
Bottles: 6050
ABV: 54.8%
Size: 70 CL
Other: Triple Distilled, Un-chillfiltered
EAN no.: 5099811090978

Flavour Profile

Powerful · Complex · Full-bodied · Intense · Exclusive

Did You Know?

Only 6050 bottles of Writers Tears Cask Strength 2023 were produced.
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Writers Tears Cask Strength 2024 is an outstanding vintage bottling from Walsh Whiskey Distillery, uniting matured single pot still and single malt whiskey.

Expert Review

Writers Tears Cask Strength 2024 Limited Edition Irish Whiskey is a Pot & Malt Irish Whiskey, bottled at 54.5%.

Walsh Whiskey Distillery is renowned for its first-class Irish whiskeys and has quickly earned a prominent place in the market. This outstanding vintage bottling unites matured single pot still and single malt whiskey and impresses with its depth and flavour. Each year, only specially selected casks are chosen for this benchmark within super premium cask strength Irish whiskey. This edition is one of the rare Irish whiskeys at cask strength, matured in first-class American oak barrels.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Deep and complex with pot still character.

Palate

Powerful and full-bodied from the cask strength.

Finish

Long and intense.

Specifications

Name: Writers Tears Cask Strength 2024
Distillery: Walsh Whiskey
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Pot & Malt Irish Whiskey
Vintage: Bottled 2024
Cask: American Oak Barrels
ABV: 54.5%
Size: 70 CL
Other: Triple Distilled, Limited Edition, Un-chillfiltered
EAN no.: 5391542860203

Flavour Profile

Powerful · Complex · Full-bodied · Intense · Exclusive

Did You Know?

Each year, only a small number of specially selected casks are chosen for the Writers Tears Cask Strength series.
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Writers Tears Cask Strength 2025 is an outstanding vintage bottling from Walsh Whiskey Distillery, uniting matured single pot still and single malt whiskey.

Expert Review

Writers Tears Cask Strength 2025 Limited Edition Irish Whiskey is a Pot & Malt Irish Whiskey, bottled at 54.9%.

Walsh Whiskey Distillery is renowned for its first-class Irish whiskeys and has quickly earned a prominent place in the market. This outstanding vintage bottling unites matured single pot still and single malt whiskey and impresses with its depth and flavour. Each year, only specially selected casks are chosen for this benchmark within super premium cask strength Irish whiskey. This edition is one of the rare Irish whiskeys at cask strength, matured in first-class American oak barrels.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Deep and complex with pot still character.

Palate

Powerful and full-bodied from the cask strength.

Finish

Long and intense.

Specifications

Name: Writers Tears Cask Strength 2025
Distillery: Walsh Whiskey
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Pot & Malt Irish Whiskey
Vintage: Bottled 2025
Cask: American Oak Barrels
Bottles: 1200
ABV: 54.9%
Size: 70 CL
Other: Triple Distilled, Limited Edition, Un-chillfiltered

Flavour Profile

Powerful · Complex · Full-bodied · Intense · Exclusive

Did You Know?

Only 1200 bottles of Writers Tears Cask Strength 2025 were produced.
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The core bottling in the Writers Tears range is also one of its most elegant: a pot still whiskey with a long, refined finish that gave the brand its name.

Expert Review

Writers Tears Copper Pot Irish Whiskey is a Pot Still Irish Whiskey matured in ex-bourbon American oak casks, bottled at 40%.

The whiskey combines pot still and single malt whiskey and is distilled in traditional copper pot stills, hence the name "Copper Pot". The flavour is gently spiced with a hint of ginger and caramel, along with notes of toasted oak, and the finish is known for being long and elegant. Copper Pot is the distillery's core release and represents the classic Writers Tears style.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Soft grain and ginger, with a hint of vanilla.

Palate

Gently spiced, with caramel and toasted oak.

Finish

Long and elegant, with lingering spice.

Specifications

Name: Writers Tears Copper Pot
Distillery: Writers Tears
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Pot Still Irish Whiskey
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon American oak casks
EAN no.: 5099811905739

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Grain-sweet · Elegant · Toasted oak · Soft

Did You Know?

The name "Writers Tears" pays tribute to Ireland's great literary tradition, where whiskey was often a faithful companion during the writing process for names like James Joyce and Brendan Behan.
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Writers Tears Double Oak combines two classic cask types from two different countries – American bourbon and French cognac – in one whiskey.

Expert Review

Writers Tears Double Oak Irish Whiskey is an Irish Whiskey, bottled at 46%.

The whiskey has matured in American Oak Bourbon casks from Kentucky and French Cognac casks from the Cognac region of France. This double cask maturation gives Writers Tears Double Oak a unique combination of bourbon's sweetness and cognac's elegant, fruity depth, setting it apart from Writers Tears' more classic releases.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla and a hint of fruit.

Palate

Bourbon sweetness combined with cognac elegance.

Finish

Soft and fruity.

Specifications

Name: Writers Tears Double Oak
Distillery: Writers Tears
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Irish Whiskey
Cask: Oak Bourbon (Kentucky) & Cognac Casks (Cognac, France)
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5099811906477

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Vanilla-forward · Elegant · Soft · Complex

Did You Know?

The name Writers Tears pays tribute to Ireland's great literary tradition, where whiskey and writing have historically had a close connection.
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With only 375 bottles worldwide, this is one of the rarest releases from Writers Tears, refined by a finish in Sicilian marsala wine casks.

Expert Review

Writers Tears Marsala Cask Finish is an Irish Whiskey finished in Marsala wine casks, bottled at 45%.

The whiskey builds on Writers Tears' classic style and is further refined through a finish in casks that previously held Marsala, the sweet, fortified wine from Sicily. The finish adds an extra layer of sweetness and complexity to the whiskey. With only 375 bottles worldwide, this is a rare release from the brand.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sweet wine and dried fruit, with a touch of nut.

Palate

Round and complex, with marsala sweetness and a spiced base character.

Finish

Medium, with lingering wine-driven sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Writers Tears Marsala Cask Finish
Distillery: Writers Tears
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Irish Whiskey with Marsala wine finish
ABV: 45%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Marsala wine casks
Other: Only 375 bottles worldwide

Flavour Profile

Wine-driven · Sweet · Complex · Spiced · Dried fruit

Investment Potential

With only 375 bottles worldwide, this is a rare release that may hold collector interest. Whisky.dk always recommends valuing a bottle for its own enjoyment rather than as an investment object.

Did You Know?

Marsala is a fortified wine from Sicily, traditionally used in cooking but increasingly also used for finish maturation of whisky due to its characteristic sweetness and nutty tones.
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Writers Tears Copper Pot in miniature format is the perfect introduction to the gently spiced, elegant whiskey from Walsh Whiskey.

Expert Review

Writers Tears Miniature Copper Pot Irish Whiskey is a Pot Still Irish Whiskey, bottled at 40%.

The whiskey has matured in ex-bourbon American oak casks and is subsequently bottled at 40% ABV. The flavour is gently spiced with a hint of ginger and caramel, with notes of toasted oak. The finish is long and elegant.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Ginger and caramel.

Palate

Gently spiced with toasted oak.

Finish

Long and elegant.

Specifications

Name: Writers Tears Copper Pot
Distillery: Walsh Whiskey
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Pot Still Irish Whiskey
Cask: Ex-Bourbon American Oak Casks
ABV: 40%
Size: 5 CL
EAN no.: 5099811905920

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Caramel · Oaky · Elegant · Soft

Did You Know?

This miniature is a great way to get acquainted with Writers Tears Copper Pot before investing in a full bottle.
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A full bottle can be a big decision, but Writers Tears Double Oak in a 5cl miniature is the perfect way to get acquainted with the award-winning Irish whiskey without commitment.

Expert Review

Writers Tears Miniature Double Oak Irish Whiskey is a blended Irish Whiskey of pot still and single malt, matured in two cask types, bottled at 46% in a small 5cl bottle.

Double Oak is the Irish whiskey brand Writers Tears' signature release, a blend of pot still and single malt whiskey first matured in bourbon casks and then finished in French oak casks from Bordeaux. This 5cl miniature is intended for tasting, gifting, or taking on the go, and contains exactly the same whiskey as the standard 70cl bottle.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Honey, caramel and a touch of red wine.

Palate

Full and spiced, with notes of dried fruit and oak.

Finish

Long and warm, with lingering spice.

Specifications

Name: Writers Tears Miniature Double Oak
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Blended Irish Whiskey
ABV: 46%
Size: 5 CL
Cask type: Bourbon & French oak casks (Bordeaux)
EAN no.: 5099811190753

Flavour Profile

Full · Spiced · Honeyed · Fruity · Warm

Did You Know?

The name "Writers Tears" pays tribute to Ireland's great literary tradition, where whiskey was often a faithful companion during the writing process for names like James Joyce and Brendan Behan.
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Writers Tears Miniature Gift Set lets you taste three different Irish Whiskeys from Writers Tears in one set – Copper Pot, Cask Strength and Double Oak.

Expert Review

Writers Tears Miniature Gift Set Irish Whiskey is a Blended Irish Whiskey set consisting of three 5 cl bottles, with strengths ranging from 40% to 53%.

The set includes Writers Tears Copper Pot, matured in ex-bourbon American oak casks and bottled at 40%. The palate is gently spiced with a hint of ginger and caramel, notes of toasted oak, and a long, elegant finish. It also includes Writers Tears Cask Strength, an exceptional marriage of Single Pot Still and Single Malt Irish Whiskey, selected each year by Founder and Master Distiller Bernard Walsh from a handful of casks – triple distilled, non-chill filtered and bottled at a full 53%. Finally, the set includes Writers Double Oak, a blend of Single Pot Still and Single Malt whiskey, matured in both ex-bourbon casks from Kentucky and French cognac casks, triple distilled, non-chill filtered and bottled at 46%.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Spiced with ginger, caramel and toasted oak.

Palate

Full-bodied and complex, with variation between the three whiskeys in the set.

Finish

Long and elegant.

Specifications

Name: Writers Tears Miniature Gift Set
Distillery: Walsh Whiskey
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Blended Irish Whiskey (3 x 5 cl set)
Contents: Copper Pot, Cask Strength, Double Oak
ABV: 40% to 53%
Size: 3 x 5 CL
Other: Non-chill filtered

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Caramel · Elegant · Complex · Versatile

Did You Know?

Writers Tears Miniature Gift Set is the perfect way to taste the full range of the Writers Tears family without investing in three full bottles.
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The ruby red colour is no coincidence, but a direct result of the finest Oloroso sherry casks the whiskey has been allowed to rest in.

Expert Review

Writers Tears Red Head is a Single Malt Irish Whiskey matured in Oloroso sherry casks, bottled at cask strength 46%.

The whiskey is matured in some of the finest Oloroso sherry casks, giving it a beautiful ruby red colour and a deep, sherry-driven flavour profile. Red Head is a triple distilled single malt, a production method that gives a clean, rounded base character before the sherry casks add depth and complexity.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sherry sweetness and dried fruit, with a ruby-red depth.

Palate

Round and full, with raisin, nut and a touch of spice.

Finish

Long and warm, with lingering sherry character.

Specifications

Name: Writers Tears Red Head
Distillery: Writers Tears
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Triple Distilled Single Malt Irish Whiskey
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Oloroso Sherry casks
EAN no.: 5099811906156

Flavour Profile

Sherry-driven · Ruby red · Round · Nutty · Warm

Did You Know?

The name "Writers Tears" pays tribute to Ireland's great literary tradition, where whiskey was often a faithful companion during the writing process for names like James Joyce and Brendan Behan.
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A seductive aroma of candied sweetness, apples and orchards in full bloom greets you when the bottle is opened, a tribute to Ireland's proud literary and whiskey culture heritage.

Expert Review

Writers Tears Single Pot Still is a Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, where both malted and unmalted barley are distilled in traditional copper pot stills, bottled at 46%.

The whiskey combines the pot still process's full, spiced character with a velvety sweetness from candied Pedro Ximénez, giving a complex and refined experience. The Single Pot Still style is one of the most characteristic for Irish whiskey, and this release is intended for both the seasoned whiskey connoisseur and anyone seeking a flavour experience beyond the ordinary.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Candied sweetness, toffee and apples.

Palate

Round and lightly chewy, with spiced pot still notes and a sweetness from Pedro Ximénez.

Finish

Long and complex, with a warming sensation.

Specifications

Name: Writers Tears Single Pot Still
Distillery: Writers Tears
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5099811090862

Flavour Profile

Complex · Candied sweetness · Spiced · Velvety · Warming

Did You Know?

The name "Writers Tears" pays tribute to Ireland's great literary tradition, where whiskey was often a faithful companion during the writing process for names like James Joyce and Brendan Behan.
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A spiced meeting between Irish pot still tradition and Mexican agave gives this limited edition an exotic character rare for Irish whiskey.

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Writers Tears Tequila Cask Finish is a Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey finished in tequila casks, bottled at 47%.

The whiskey builds on the classic Irish pot still style and is finished in casks that previously held tequila. The finish adds a special, exotic character, where the full, spiced pot still notes combine with a light, fruity and spiced flavour from the tequila casks. The flavour develops with a subtle sweetness, a touch of citrus and a light agave close. The whiskey is a limited edition from the brand.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Spiced pot still with a touch of agave and citrus.

Palate

Full and complex, with subtle sweetness and fruity tones.

Finish

Pronounced and refreshing, with a light agave close.

Specifications

Name: Writers Tears Tequila Cask Finish
Distillery: Writers Tears
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
ABV: 47%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Tequila casks
Other: Limited Edition

Flavour Profile

Exotic · Spiced · Citrus-driven · Full-bodied · Fresh

Did You Know?

The name "Writers Tears" pays tribute to Ireland's great literary tradition, where whiskey was often a faithful companion during the writing process for names like James Joyce and Brendan Behan.
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In the valley between Kyoto and Osaka, where three rivers meet to create some of Japan's softest water, Suntory built the country's first whisky distillery in 1923.

Expert Description

Yamazaki 10 Year Old is a Single Malt Whisky from Japan, bottled at 40%.

The whisky comes from Yamazaki Distillery, founded by Shinjiro Torii in 1923 as Japan's very first whisky distillery. Maturation takes place across a combination of American white oak, Spanish sherry casks and Japanese mizunara oak, giving Yamazaki its characteristic depth and complexity.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Ripe peach and pineapple meet a delicate sherry sweetness and a touch of mizunara spice.

Palate

Soft and full-bodied with honey, caramel and a light, dry oak spice.

Finish

Medium length, warm and gently sweet, with a last note of sandalwood.

Specifications

Name: Yamazaki 10 Year Old
Distillery: Yamazaki
Region/Country: Osaka, Japan
Type: Single Malt Whisky
Age: 10 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4901777148963

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Soft · Sweet · Exotic

Investment Potential

Medium. Yamazaki's age-stated releases have become steadily harder to find since Suntory began prioritising its no-age-statement range to keep up with demand.

Did You Know?

Yamazaki Distillery stands where three rivers meet - a spot the famous 16th-century tea master Sen no Rikyu identified for the purity of its water, long before whisky ever reached Japan.

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Yamazaki 12 Year Old was the bottle that truly put Japanese whisky on the world map - and it remains a benchmark for the entire category today.

Expert Description

Yamazaki 12 Year Old is a Single Malt Whisky from Japan, bottled at 43%.

The whisky comes from Yamazaki Distillery, founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii as Japan's very first whisky distillery. The 12 year old matures across a combination of American white oak, Spanish sherry casks and Japanese mizunara oak, giving it the characteristic depth that has made Yamazaki world-famous.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Ripe peach and pineapple meet a delicate sherry sweetness and a touch of mizunara.

Palate

Soft and full-bodied with honey, caramel and a light, dry spice.

Finish

Medium length, warm and gently sweet, with a last note of sandalwood.

Specifications

Name: Yamazaki 12 Year Old
Distillery: Yamazaki
Region/Country: Osaka, Japan
Type: Single Malt Whisky
Age: 12 Years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4901777020313

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Soft · Sweet · Exotic

Investment Potential

Medium. Yamazaki 12 Year Old has become steadily harder to find at standard price as Suntory prioritises its no-age-statement range to keep up with global demand.

Did You Know?

Yamazaki 12 Year Old won gold at the International Spirits Challenge in 2003 - the first international award that truly made the world take Japanese whisky seriously.

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Yamazakura means "wild mountain cherry blossom" - a fitting name for a whisky from the rugged, beautiful mountain landscape of the Tohoku region.

Expert Description

Yamazakura 16 Year Old is a Blended Japanese Whisky, bottled at 40%.

The whisky comes from Sasanokawa Shuzo, a sake and shochu brewer founded in 1765 in Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture, which has also made whisky since 1946. The Yamazakura brand was revived in 2015 with the reopening of Asaka Distillery, and this 16 year old shows the depth of the company's older stocks.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dried fruit and caramel with a touch of old oak.

Palate

Soft and full-bodied with honey, dark chocolate and a fine, rounded spice.

Finish

Long and warm, with a last note of dried cherries.

Specifications

Name: Yamazakura 16 Year Old
Distillery: Sasanokawa
Region/Country: Fukushima, Japan
Type: Blended Japanese Whisky
Age: 16 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4973373500261

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Sweet · Round · Spiced

Investment Potential

Medium. Age-stated releases from Sasanokawa are limited and becoming harder to find as the distillery's international reputation grows.

Did You Know?

Sasanokawa Shuzo has brewed sake and shochu since 1765, but only began making whisky in 1946, as one of the very first "Ji-whisky" producers in the Tohoku region.

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Without an age statement, Yamazakura Blended can focus on the essentials: an approachable, everyday take on the brand's mountainous origins.

Expert Description

Yamazakura Blended is a Blended Whisky from Japan, bottled at 40%.

The whisky comes from Sasanokawa Shuzo, a sake and shochu brewer dating to 1765 in Fukushima Prefecture, which has also made whisky since 1946. This no-age-statement release combines malt and grain whisky in a light, approachable style that serves as a natural entry point into the Yamazakura range.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Apple and light honey with a delicate, floral aroma.

Palate

Light and soft with caramel and a mild spice.

Finish

Short, clean and gently sweet.

Specifications

Name: Yamazakura Blended
Distillery: Sasanokawa
Region/Country: Fukushima, Japan
Type: Blended Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4973373500223

Flavour Profile

Light · Soft · Sweet · Approachable

Did You Know?

Yamazakura means "wild mountain cherry blossom", referring to the mountainous landscape in Fukushima where Sasanokawa Shuzo has brewed sake and shochu since 1765.

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Houston's first legal whiskey distillery offers a soft, approachable American whiskey.

Expert description

Yellow Rose Premium American Whiskey is the distillery's approachable core expression, bottled at 40%. Yellow Rose Distilling was founded in 2010 by neighbours and friends Troy Smith and Ryan Baird together with Randy Whitaker, none of whom had prior experience in the spirits industry. In 2014 the distillery opened the first legal whiskey distillery and tasting room within Houston's city limits, making Yellow Rose the city's first commercial whiskey distillery.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is soft with caramel, vanilla and a hint of grain.

Palate

The palate offers brown sugar, honey and light sweetness.

Finish

The finish is medium-length, soft and round.

Specifications

Name: Yellow Rose Premium American Whiskey
Distillery: Yellow Rose
Region/Country: Houston, Texas, USA
Type: American Whiskey
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Soft · Sweet · Caramel · Approachable

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A spiced rye from Texas's first commercial whiskey distillery.

Expert description

Yellow Rose Texas Rye Whiskey is the distillery's rye-forward expression, bottled at 45%. Yellow Rose Distilling was founded in 2010 by neighbours and friends Troy Smith and Ryan Baird together with Randy Whitaker, none of whom had prior experience in the spirits industry. In 2014 the distillery opened the first legal whiskey distillery and tasting room within Houston's city limits, making Yellow Rose the city's first commercial whiskey distillery.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is spiced with pepper, grain and a hint of fruit.

Palate

The palate offers rye, spice and light sweetness.

Finish

The finish is medium to long, dry and peppery.

Specifications

Name: Yellow Rose Texas Rye Whiskey
Distillery: Yellow Rose
Region/Country: Houston, Texas, USA
Type: Rye Whiskey
ABV: 45%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Spiced · Peppery · Grainy · Dry

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Yellow Spot 12 Year Old is the aged sibling of Green Spot, where 12 years of maturation across three different cask types delivers a deeper, more complex whiskey.

Expert Review

Yellow Spot 12 Year Old Pure Potstill Irish Whiskey is a Pure Potstill Irish Malt Whiskey, bottled at 46%.

The whiskey is triple distilled, non chill-filtered, and matured for 12 years across three different cask types: bourbon, sherry and Malaga casks. Like Green Spot, the name comes from Mitchell & Son of Dublin, where the family sold its own whiskey bottlings under colour codes such as Blue, Red, Yellow and Green Spot since 1887. The combination of the three cask types gives Yellow Spot a depth and complexity that sets it apart from the younger Green Spot.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fruit, spice and a hint of Malaga wine.

Palate

Complex, with sherry and bourbon sweetness.

Finish

Long and spiced.

Specifications

Name: Yellow Spot
Distillery: Yellow Spot / Midleton
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Pure Potstill Irish Malt Whiskey
Age: 12 years
Cask: Bourbon, Sherry and Malaga Casks
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Other: Non Chillfiltered
EAN no.: 5011007024475

Flavour Profile

Complex · Fruity · Spiced · Sherried · Deep

Did You Know?

Yellow Spot is named after the yellow colour mark that Mitchell & Son of Dublin used to tell their different whiskey bottlings apart.
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Yellowstone steps outside traditional bourbon territory with this single malt.

Expert description

Yellowstone American 108 Proof Single Malt Whiskey is the distillery's take on an American single malt, bottled at a high strength of 54%. Yellowstone Bourbon was introduced in 1872 by the J. B. Dant Distillery and named after the American national park established that same year. After decades outside the family's hands, the brand was acquired by Luxco in 1993 and transferred to Limestone Branch Distillery in 2015 — a distillery founded in 2010 by brothers Stephen and Paul Beam, who as seventh-generation members of the Beam and Dant families can trace their distilling heritage back to their great-great-uncle Jacob Beam, who distilled bourbon as early as 1794.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is grainy with honey, malt and a hint of fruit.

Palate

The palate offers malted grain, caramel and spice.

Finish

The finish is long, warm and spiced.

Specifications

Name: Yellowstone American 108 Proof Single Malt Whiskey
Distillery: Limestone Branch Distillery
Region/Country: Lebanon, Kentucky, USA
Type: American Single Malt Whiskey
ABV: 54%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Malty · Powerful · Grainy · Spiced

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Each year Limestone Branch assembles a unique batting for Yellowstone's limited edition.

Expert description

Yellowstone Limited Edition 2018 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is that year's release of the distillery's annual limited release, composed as a batting of several cask types and ages, bottled at 50.5%. Yellowstone Bourbon was introduced in 1872 by the J. B. Dant Distillery and named after the American national park established that same year. After decades outside the family's hands, the brand was acquired by Luxco in 1993 and transferred to Limestone Branch Distillery in 2015 — a distillery founded in 2010 by brothers Stephen and Paul Beam, who as seventh-generation members of the Beam and Dant families can trace their distilling heritage back to their great-great-uncle Jacob Beam, who distilled bourbon as early as 1794.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is full with caramel, dried fruit and a hint of spice.

Palate

The palate offers brown sugar, toasted wood and dark fruit.

Finish

The finish is long, warm and spiced.

Specifications

Name: Yellowstone Limited Edition 2018 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Distillery: Limestone Branch Distillery
Region/Country: Lebanon, Kentucky, USA
Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
ABV: 50.5%
Size: 70 CL
Edition: Limited Edition 2018

Flavour profile

Powerful · Spiced · Full-bodied · Fruity

Investment potential

Medium

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As an annual limited release with a unique batting each year, the 2018 edition differs from earlier and later vintages and draws collector interest among bourbon enthusiasts.

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Caribbean rum meets Kentucky bourbon in this entry from Yellowstone's Special Finishes Collection.

Expert description

Yellowstone Rum Cask Finish 100 Proof Special Finishes Collection Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is finished in casks that previously held rum, bottled at 50%. Yellowstone Bourbon was introduced in 1872 by the J. B. Dant Distillery and named after the American national park established that same year. After decades outside the family's hands, the brand was acquired by Luxco in 1993 and transferred to Limestone Branch Distillery in 2015 — a distillery founded in 2010 by brothers Stephen and Paul Beam, who as seventh-generation members of the Beam and Dant families can trace their distilling heritage back to their great-great-uncle Jacob Beam, who distilled bourbon as early as 1794.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is sweet with molasses, tropical fruit and a hint of spice.

Palate

The palate offers brown sugar, rum and a light tropical sweetness.

Finish

The finish is medium to long, warm and sweet.

Specifications

Name: Yellowstone Rum Cask Finish 100 Proof Special Finishes Collection Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Distillery: Limestone Branch Distillery
Region/Country: Lebanon, Kentucky, USA
Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Edition: Special Finishes Collection – Rum Cask Finish

Flavour profile

Sweet · Tropical · Spiced · Molasses-driven

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An approachable core expression carrying the historic Yellowstone legacy forward.

Expert description

Yellowstone Select 93 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the distillery's approachable core expression, bottled at 46.5%. Yellowstone Bourbon was introduced in 1872 by the J. B. Dant Distillery and named after the American national park established that same year. After decades outside the family's hands, the brand was acquired by Luxco in 1993 and transferred to Limestone Branch Distillery in 2015 — a distillery founded in 2010 by brothers Stephen and Paul Beam, who as seventh-generation members of the Beam and Dant families can trace their distilling heritage back to their great-great-uncle Jacob Beam, who distilled bourbon as early as 1794.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is soft with caramel, vanilla and a hint of fruit.

Palate

The palate offers brown sugar, honey and light spice.

Finish

The finish is medium-length, warm and round.

Specifications

Name: Yellowstone Select 93 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Distillery: Limestone Branch Distillery
Region/Country: Lebanon, Kentucky, USA
Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
ABV: 46.5%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Soft · Sweet · Round · Caramel

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From Taiwan's mountains comes a single malt named after the island's highest peak.

Expert description

Omar Yushan Bourbon Cask is a Taiwanese Single Malt Whisky matured in ex-bourbon casks. Omar is produced by Nantou Distillery, founded in 1978 as part of Taiwan Tobacco & Liquor Corporation and home to whisky production since 2008. The name Omar combines 'Old Man' with the Taiwanese word for whisky, while the Yushan range is named after Taiwan's highest mountain. Nantou is located in central Taiwan, where the subtropical climate with high humidity and wide temperature swings drives significantly faster maturation than in traditional whisky regions.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers vanilla, tropical fruit and a hint of coconut.

Palate

The palate is sweet with caramel, banana and light honey.

Finish

The finish is medium-length, soft and fruity.

Specifications

Name: Omar Yushan Bourbon Cask Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Nantou
Region/Country: Nantou, Taiwan
Type: Taiwanese Single Malt Whisky
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks

Flavour profile

Tropical · Sweet · Fruity · Soft

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The Yushan range is named after Taiwan's highest mountain, Yu Shan, which rises nearly 4,000 metres above sea level — a nod to the distillery's pride in Taiwanese nature and identity.

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Not all whisky from Ærø is single cask. Small Batch No 1 takes a different approach — a selection of casks from the 2017 distillation, vatted and reduced to 43%. The result is a more approachable entry into the Ærø universe, but with the same genuinely local ingredients and the same malt floor.

Expert description

Ærø Whisky 2017 Single Malt Small Batch No 1 is a Danish Single Malt Whisky at 43%, bottled at 50 cl. It is the first small batch expression from Ærø Whisky A/S and marks a different direction from the distillery's single cask series. Ærø Whisky produces exclusively from locally grown barley from the island of Ærø, malted on the distillery's own malt floor and double-distilled in a closed circuit. The distillation dates from 2017, and the whisky is matured in oak casks — a combination of sherry casks and new oak. The small batch method means the contents are vatted from a selection of casks, producing a more consistent and accessible style than the cask strength expressions.

Tasting notes

Nose

Mild and inviting. Vanilla and light oak from the maturation, with dried fruit and a gentle sherry note in the background. The local malt gives a fresh, slightly nutty undertone.

Palate

Round and soft at 43%. Caramel and honey with dark fruit. The oak is present as structure, not dominance. Light spice towards the end.

Finish

Medium-length and warm. Light spice and dried fruit gradually retreat.

Specifications

Name: Ærø Whisky 2017 Single Malt Small Batch No 1
Distillery: Ærø Whisky A/S
Region/Country: Denmark, Ærø
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 43%
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: Oak casks (sherry and new oak)
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 2017

Flavour profile

Small Batch · Sherry · Fruity · Smooth · Vanilla

Investment potential

Medium. Ærø Whisky 2017 Small Batch No 1 is the first small batch expression from one of Denmark's most locally rooted micro-distilleries, produced in limited quantities. Inaugural expressions in a new series from a dedicated island distillery of this profile tend to attract collector attention over time.

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Ærø Whisky is one of very few producers in the world that still malts barley on its own malt floor. It is a time-consuming and physically demanding process, but it gives the master maltster direct control over the drying degree and malt character that cannot be achieved with purchased malt.

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In 2021 Ærø Whisky filled another cask. Cask No 6 from that season has now been bottled directly and undiluted at 60%. It is a young whisky — but it does not hide that, and does not need to. What it lacks in maturation it makes up for in intensity.

Expert description

Ærø 2021 Single Cask No 6 is a Danish Single Malt Whisky at 60%, bottled at 50 cl from a single cask distilled in 2021 at Ærø Whisky A/S in Ærøskøbing. It is the sixth single cask in the distillery's series, produced from locally grown barley from Ærø, malted on the distillery's own malt floor and double-distilled in a closed circuit. A cask strength release from the 2021 distillation offers a rare glimpse into what is happening in Ærø's casks before extended maturation. Uncompromising and direct — add water to unfold the flavour.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh and powerful. Young malt and new oak dominate. Sweetness from the wood and a fresh, spirity undertone. With water, floral notes and light fruit open up.

Palate

Explosive at 60%. Oak and sweet malt with light fruit notes. Water is needed to unfold the full breadth. Young and raw but with clear structure.

Finish

Warm and long with dry oak and sweet malt that holds. A promise of what more maturation will do.

Specifications

Name: Ærø 2021 Single Cask No 6
Distillery: Ærø Whisky A/S
Region/Country: Denmark, Ærø
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 60%
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: Oak casks
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 2021

Flavour profile

Single Cask · Cask Strength · Young · Oak · Fresh

Did you know?

Ærø Whisky numbers each single cask sequentially — No 6 is the sixth individual cask bottled from the distillery. A simple but effective way to document the distillery's growing single cask series and allow customers to follow the development from cask to cask.

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Ærø is a small island in the South Funen Archipelago. The distillery in Ærøskøbing is even smaller. Barley is grown locally, malted on the distillery's own malt floor, and double-distilled in a closed circuit. What comes out the other end is some of Denmark's most genuinely local whisky.

Expert description

Ærø Single Cask No 1 First Release is a Danish Single Malt Whisky at 61%, bottled at 50 cl and presented as a gift set with two whisky glasses. It is the first single cask release from Ærø Whisky A/S — the absolute debut of the distillery's single cask series. Ærø Whisky is a passionate micro-distillery located on Torvet 5 in Ærøskøbing, founded in 2013, producing whisky exclusively from local ingredients from Ærø. The barley is grown on local fields, malted on the distillery's own malt floor, and double-distilled in a closed circuit. The whisky is aged in oak casks — a combination of sherry casks and new oak. A single first-fill cask at 61% is a rare find from one of Denmark's most locally rooted distilleries.

Tasting notes

Nose

Rich and complex with oak and a touch of sherry. Honey, vanilla and dark fruit from the maturation. A fresh, local malt base that shines through the concentration.

Palate

Powerful and full-bodied at 61%. Fruit, dried plum and caramel. The oak provides structure rather than dominating the flavour. Water opens floral notes and light spice.

Finish

Long and warm. Dark fruit and oak hold and gradually recede.

Specifications

Name: Ærø Single Cask No 1 First Release Gift Set Single Malt Danish Whisky
Distillery: Ærø Whisky A/S
Region/Country: Denmark, Ærø
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 61%
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: Oak casks (sherry and new oak)
Distillation method: Double distilled

Flavour profile

Single Cask · Cask Strength · Dark Fruit · Oak · Sherry

Investment potential

High. Ærø Single Cask No 1 First Release is the debut expression of the distillery's single cask series, produced in extremely limited quantities from one of Denmark's most craft-focused and locally rooted distilleries. First releases from micro-distilleries of this calibre are historically an interesting category for collectors.

Did you know?

Ærø Whisky produces a maximum of 50 bottles per year of their most exclusive expression. This is not about scale — it is about one island, one malt floor, and one distillery that takes no shortcuts.

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