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2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold Medal Winner Wine Enthusiast... 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold Medal Winner Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Spirits of 2019This 100% Borderies cognac, with its soft rounded taste as well as its hints of floral reveals its power at the end of the tasting. The ageing in... more

2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold Medal Winner Ripe and comple... 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold Medal Winner Ripe and complex in flavor after having been aged for a minimum of 8 years in ex-Bourbon barrels, this malt has aromas of sweet fruit and hues of pale gold and orange. The palate stands out... more

A vivid blend of whiskies from Suntory's Hakushu, Yamazaki, and Chita distille... A vivid blend of whiskies from Suntory's Hakushu, Yamazaki, and Chita distilleries, Suntory Whisky Toki features the quintessential characteristics of a Suntory Whisky blend: exquisite balance, harmony, and oneness. Clear gold with notes of basil,... more

2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold Medal Winner A deeply... 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold Medal Winner A deeply complex spirit derived from extensive aging. The sweet taste of honey, mixed with smoke, spice and mint, lingers on the palate, carried and lifted by this 18-year whisky’s... more

Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky is a grain whisky, which is typically used for blend... Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky is a grain whisky, which is typically used for blending but rarely bottled on its own. The secret behind Nikka's grain whisky is the unique flavor generated by Coffey stills, which are traditional continuous stills patented by... more

Distilled from 100% malted barley through a Coffey still, which is rarely done... Distilled from 100% malted barley through a Coffey still, which is rarely done given the complexity and skill required, Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky boasts notes of cinnamon, clove, lemon and rich oak, making it ideal for sipping neat or as the base spirit... more

2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold Medal Winner To be clear, Ma... 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold Medal Winner To be clear, Matsui Shuzo is known in Japan as both a sake brewery and shochu distillery. While the juice in Kurayoshi is 100% malted barley, the spirits themselves have been sourced from... more

2016 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold Medal Winner Distilled in Ja... 2016 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold Medal Winner Distilled in Japan, and made from 100% locally grown rice, Kikori Whiskey is a smooth and welcome newcomer to the whiskey category. Barrel aged for a minimum of three years in American oak,... more

2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold Medal Winner Fresh wood barr... 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold Medal Winner Fresh wood barrel presides over the spirit with a touch of vanilla and flowers that bring breath of nectar, tones of citrus, Mizunara oak and coffee beans. This is a very smooth, rounded... more

2019 San Francisco World Spirits Completion Gold Medal Winner Rose, lychee, hi... 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Completion Gold Medal Winner Rose, lychee, hint of rosemary, mature woodiness, sandalwood on the nose. Honey like sweetness, candied orange peel, white chocolate on the palate. With a subtle, tender long finish, with... more

Yamazaki Whisky is Suntory's flagship single malt whisky. It is a pure gold co... Yamazaki Whisky is Suntory's flagship single malt whisky. It is a pure gold color. On the nose, aromas of peach, pineapple, grapefruit, clove, candied orange, vanilla, and Mizunara (Japanese oak). On the palate, coconut, cranberry, and butter. Sweet... more

Deep gold color with ripe pear, dried mint, oregano, hint of smoke on the nose... Deep gold color with ripe pear, dried mint, oregano, hint of smoke on the nose, Jasmine, mango, quince, menthol on the palate with a long, pleasantly smoked, hint of bitterness. Proof: 86 more

A Japanese style whiskey featuring a light gold color with a plethora of flora... A Japanese style whiskey featuring a light gold color with a plethora of floral and fruit aromas (rose petal, cranberry, pineapple) and a backbone of baking spice. On the palate, caramel, cocoa and lemon zest dominate with a touch of cardamom and clove... more

A Japanese style whiskey featuring a light gold color with a plethora of flora... A Japanese style whiskey featuring a light gold color with a plethora of floral and fruit aromas (rose petal, cranberry, pineapple) and a backbone of baking spice. On the palate, caramel, cocoa and lemon zest dominate with a touch of cardamom and clove... more

2022 San Francisco World Spirits Gold Medal Winner Aromas of poached pear, rus... 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Gold Medal Winner Aromas of poached pear, rustic fruit tart, Cognac and marron glacé. Flavors of orange marmalade, raspberry, spiciness of rye, and bitter chocolate. The finish is mellow with a hint of exotic incense... more

2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold Medal Winner This blended, n... 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold Medal Winner This blended, non-age statement whisky exhibits delicate grain sweetness and a lingering hint of black pepper. Perfect for mixing and highballs. more

2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold Medal Winner A rich aroma of... 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold Medal Winner A rich aroma of almonds, smoke and malty goodness with pronounced peat, highlighting the long maturation in wood. Proof: 92 more

2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold Medal Winner Legent is a bou... 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold Medal Winner Legent is a bourbon, but it’s unlike anything you’ve ever tried because it’s unlike anything that’s ever been created. It’s an unprecedented collaboration between two whiskey... more

2023 San Francisco World Spirits Double Gold Medal Winner In Kanosuke's first ... 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Double Gold Medal Winner In Kanosuke's first distilling season, 180 barrels were filled—100 ex-Mellowed Kozuru rice shochu barrels, 50 ex-bourbon barrels, and 30 precious oloroso sherry casks. This 2022 limited... more

2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold Medal Winner To be clear, Ma... 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold Medal Winner To be clear, Matsui Shuzo is known in Japan as both a sake brewery and shochu distillery. While the juice in Kurayoshi is 100% malted barley, the spirits themselves have been sourced from... more