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Rich and full bodied with toffee, dried fruit, and spice, this multi award winner delivers extraordinary character in its distinctive little bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Corktree [Temp]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51220960510274,"sku":"4904230049739","price":83.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"nikka-coffey-grain-whisky","title":"Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eNikka Coffey Grain showcases the rare art of grain whisky distilled in a continuous Coffey still at the Miyagikyo Distillery, a method imported from Scotland that Nikka uses to coax remarkable richness from a corn-led mash. Founded by Masataka Taketsuru, the father of Japanese whisky, Nikka built its reputation on this blend of tradition and innovation. We love its creamy, dessert-like sweetness, a Japanese expression that has earned a global following among grain whisky enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nikka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51220960903490,"sku":"4904230033578","price":86.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/0004\/9474\/files\/1APIC-2023-06-08T000203.581.png?v=1766136297"},{"product_id":"shibui-pure-malt-10-yr-whisky","title":"Shibui Pure Malt 10 Year Japanese Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eShibui Pure Malt 10 Year is a refined Japanese malt whisky matured at least a decade in American ex-bourbon barrels and European Oloroso sherry casks, then given a final finish in rare Japanese Mizunara oak. That layered cask program builds a harmonious depth: dried fruit, honey, and vanilla on the nose giving way to toffee, roasted nuts, and dark chocolate with a wisp of smoke, closing long and elegant. Crowned the Best Asian Whisky in the World at the 2023 International Wine and Spirit Competition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shibui","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51220961591618,"sku":"852121008133","price":207.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/0004\/9474\/files\/japanese-whisky-shibui-pure-malt-10-yr-whisky.jpg?v=1766136298"},{"product_id":"iwai-mars-japanese-whisky","title":"Iwai Mars Japanese Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eIwai is the everyday Japanese whisky from Mars Shinshu, the Hombo family distillery set high in the Nagano Alps at one of Japan's highest-altitude whisky sites. Named for Kiichiro Iwai, the pioneer who mentored the founders of Japan's whisky industry, it leans on a corn-forward recipe aged in ex-bourbon barrels for a smooth, American-influenced profile. The result is an approachable, mellow pour with soft caramel sweetness that drinks beautifully neat or in a highball, and makes an easy introduction to the category.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iwai Mars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51220962738498,"sku":"4976881520585","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/0004\/9474\/files\/IWAI-Tradition-Wine-Cask-Finish.png?v=1766136302"},{"product_id":"suntory-hakushu-18yr","title":"Suntory Hakushu 18 Year Single Malt Japanese Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe love Hakushu 18 for the way it captures Suntory's mountain forest distillery in Japan's Southern Alps, where cool air and soft water shape an unusually fresh, green style of single malt. Nearly two decades in oak build remarkable depth and a whisper of gentle peat that sets this expression apart from its peers. One of the most celebrated and increasingly scarce Japanese malts in the world, it rewards slow, contemplative sipping with orchard fruit and herbal lift.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suntory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51220963131714,"sku":"088857001838","price":1649.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/0004\/9474\/files\/hakushu-18-years-house-of-suntory_png.webp?v=1766136306"},{"product_id":"fuji-japanese-whiskey-86-proof","title":"Fuji Japanese Whiskey 86 Proof 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eFuji is a single-site blended Japanese whisky crafted entirely at the Mt. Fuji Distillery, the rare facility that mashes, ferments, distills, ages, and bottles both malt and three distinct grain styles under one roof. Drawn from spirits matured around eight years in American white oak and inspired by the pristine spring water of the mountain, it delivers an elegant, harmonious profile of orchard fruit, honey, and gentle oak. A graceful expression of Japanese craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fuji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51220963885378,"sku":"860013201111","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/0004\/9474\/files\/clwzdwm8606s345pljs67uj1h-fuji-whisky-japanese-whisky-bottleshot-1000-x-1000.png?v=1766136307"},{"product_id":"hibiki-harmony-86-proof","title":"Hibiki Harmony 86 Proof","description":"\u003cp\u003eHibiki Japanese Harmony is Suntory's celebrated blend, drawing malt and grain whiskies from the Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita distilleries and marrying them across five cask types, including American oak, sherry casks and rare Japanese Mizunara oak. The result is a refined, floral pour built for balance rather than power, presented in the signature 24-faceted bottle that nods to the 24 seasons of the old Japanese calendar. We love it as an elegant introduction to the artistry of Japanese whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Corktree [Temp]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51220964737346,"sku":"080686934059","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"suntory-hakushu-12yr","title":"Suntory Hakushu 12 Year Single Malt Japanese Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eHakushu 12 Year is Suntory's verdant single malt, distilled at the forest-shrouded Hakushu Distillery high in Japan's Southern Alps, where soft mountain water and cool air shape its famously fresh, green character. A touch of lightly peated malt gives it a gentle wisp of smoke that sets it apart from its sibling distilleries. Widely awarded and beloved worldwide, this is a benchmark Japanese single malt prized for its crispness and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suntory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51220964835650,"sku":"088857001814","price":197.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/0004\/9474\/files\/Hakushu12yo2_grande_b8bdb972-9c11-4b09-96cb-f5ea2c669f10.png?v=1766136309"},{"product_id":"nikka-taketsuru-pure-malt","title":"Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt Japanese Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eNamed for Masataka Taketsuru, the founding father of Japanese whisky, this pure malt marries spirit from Nikka's two distilleries, coastal Yoichi and valley-set Miyagikyo, into one harmonious blended malt. The marriage of these distinct house styles is what gives Taketsuru its signature balance of richness and elegance. A fitting tribute to the pioneer who learned his craft in Scotland and brought it home, it pours smooth and layered with a touch of gentle smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nikka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51220964868418,"sku":"4904230035800","price":98.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/0004\/9474\/files\/1123_600x_37cdf1d2-6d99-416b-8b55-ccac28a3713c.jpg?v=1766136311"},{"product_id":"nikka-coffey-malt-whisky","title":"Nikka Coffey Malt Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eNikka Coffey Malt is a fascinating outlier, made entirely from malted barley yet distilled in continuous Coffey column stills at Miyagikyo rather than the pot stills malt whisky usually demands. That unusual method gives it a softer, rounder texture while keeping the rich malt character intact. Named for Aeneas Coffey's pioneering still design, it showcases Nikka's willingness to experiment, delivering toffee, ripe fruit and cocoa with a smooth, full body.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nikka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51220965589314,"sku":"4904230044987","price":102.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/0004\/9474\/files\/802977.jpg?v=1766136311"},{"product_id":"suntory-yamazaki-whisky-12yr","title":"Suntory Yamazaki 12 Year Single Malt Japanese Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eYamazaki 12 Year is the whisky that launched Japan's single malt category, distilled at Suntory's Yamazaki Distillery, the country's first malt distillery, founded in 1923 near Kyoto. Part of its complexity comes from maturation that includes rare Japanese Mizunara oak, lending an unmistakable depth of honey, dried fruit, and incense. A multi-award-winning icon, Yamazaki 12 remains one of the most revered and sought-after Japanese single malts in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suntory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51221092598082,"sku":"088857001616","price":200.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/0004\/9474\/files\/1APIC_26_6821c407-b693-4d85-885f-01cab61143ce.png?v=1766136559"},{"product_id":"bushido-whisky-rei-pure-malt-japanese-whisky-750ml","title":"Bushido Whisky Rei Pure Malt Japanese Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBushido Rei is a pure malt Japanese whisky crafted entirely from malted barley and married from single malts aged in a combination of oak casks. Its name, Rei, means respect, one of the core virtues of the samurai code that gives the Bushido range its identity, and the whisky carries that ethos through careful blending and a dignified, balanced profile of orchard fruit, gentle spice and toasted malt. Presented in a clean modern bottle with traditional Japanese styling, it is a graceful sipper neat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bushido Whisky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51695000224066,"sku":"037203990944","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/0004\/9474\/files\/JapaneseWhisky.webp?v=1766135424"},{"product_id":"yu-japanese-whiskey-750ml","title":"Yu Japanese Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eYu Japanese Whisky blends malt and grain whiskies matured in oak to deliver a smooth, balanced pour that pairs Japanese tradition with everyday approachability. Delicate notes of honey, vanilla, and light fruit lead to a clean, mellow finish, while the minimalist bottle echoes the elegant simplicity inside. Built for versatility, it shines neat, over ice, or in a classic highball, a refined go to for relaxed sipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51695002550594,"sku":"785571933178","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/0004\/9474\/files\/YuJapaneseWhiskey.png?v=1766135425"},{"product_id":"lucky-cat-maneki-neko-japanese-whisky-750ml","title":"Lucky Cat Maneki Neko Japanese Whisky 750ML","description":"\u003cp\u003eLucky Cat Japanese Whisky pays homage to the Maneki Neko, the beckoning cat that symbolizes good fortune and prosperity. A careful blend of malt and grain whiskies gives it a smooth, mellow profile with layers of honey, vanilla, and gentle spice, while the whimsical Maneki Neko bottle adds cultural charm and shelf appeal. Produced in Japan with an eye for balance, it is as delightful to gift as it is to sip casually.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lucky Cat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51695002583362,"sku":"760851174991","price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/0004\/9474\/files\/f9459d_215fedcce94b4bc6baf7d1f02bb019cemv2.png?v=1766135426"},{"product_id":"ryujin-mizunara-cask-750ml","title":"Ryujin Mizunara Cask 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eRyujin Mizunara Cask is a Japanese single malt matured in rare Mizunara oak, the prized native hardwood sourced from old-growth Hokkaido trees that imparts its signature sandalwood, incense, and soft spice. Crafted with traditional Japanese precision, it offers a smooth, refined, aromatic profile that rewards contemplative sipping. The bottle is named for Ryujin, the dragon god of Japanese mythology, symbolizing power and harmony, making it as captivating to display as it is to pour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ryujin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51695007465794,"sku":"744365309377","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/0004\/9474\/files\/RyujinMizunaraCask.png?v=1766135430"},{"product_id":"ryujin-dragon-japanese-whisky-1l","title":"Ryujin Dragon Japanese Whisky 1L","description":"\u003cp\u003eRyujin Dragon Japanese Whisky draws inspiration from the legendary dragon god Ryujin, a symbol of strength, wisdom, and elegance. Made using traditional Japanese techniques and matured in oak, it offers a smooth, balanced profile with layers of honey, toasted oak, and gentle spice. 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Nikka's blenders settled on a higher 51.4% strength to deliver the full, rich flavor you would normally taste straight from the barrel. The iconic square bottle nods to that concept, a small block of whisky built for intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nikka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51696590225730,"sku":"4904230049739","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/0004\/9474\/files\/CopyofProductImageTemplate_1080x1350px_20_8ac45640-f6f5-48a9-adde-09c975a1771c.png?v=1766141288"},{"product_id":"takamine-8-years-old-koji-whiskey-750ml","title":"Takamine 8 Years Old Koji Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eTakamine bridges Japanese and American whiskey traditions through the patented Takamine process, which uses koji, the prized mold central to sake and shochu, to convert a 100% barley ferment. 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