Whisky - the final release - Whiskybook by Ulf Buxrud

The book tells the remarkable story behind one of the whisky world's most iconic playing card series - created by the Akuto family at Hanyu and later continued at Chichibu.

About the book

Whisky - the final release is written by Ulf Buxrud and published by Whiskyfacts.

The book dives into the history of the Hanyu and Chichibu distilleries, distilled by the Akuto family and bottled by Ichiro Akuto-san, telling the story of the legendary Card Series, where each card in the deck became its own cask expression.

Contents

With 170 pages in a large 29x29 cm format, the book is divided into chapters, each telling a unique story about these whisky bottlings.

Specifications

Title: Whisky - the final release
Author: Ulf Buxrud
Publisher: Whiskyfacts
Size: 29x29 cm
Pages: 170
Language: English

Did You Know?

The Card Series casks from Hanyu and Chichibu are today among the most sought-after Japanese whisky bottles in the world, often trading for several times their original release price.

Frequently Asked Questions about the book

Who wrote the book?

The book is written by Ulf Buxrud and published by Whiskyfacts.

What is the book about?

It tells the story of the Hanyu and Chichibu distilleries and the legendary Card Series, created by the Akuto family.

How many pages does the book have?

The book has 170 pages in a large 29x29 cm format.

What is the Card Series?

A series of whisky casks from Hanyu, where each cask received its own playing card as a label - today among the most sought-after Japanese whiskies.

Is the book written in English?

Yes, the book is written in English.

Is the book suitable for whisky collectors?

Yes, it is especially relevant for collectors interested in Japanese whisky history and rare cask expressions.