{"title":"Japanese Whisky","description":"Japan's meticulous craftsmanship and respect for tradition are beautifully reflected in its spirits. From the delicate, nuanced flavors of Sake, produced from fermented rice, to the intricately layered whisky expressions that rival the world's finest, Japanese spirits embody a perfect balance of tradition and innovation. The clean, soft water found throughout the country, coupled with Japan's unique climate, contribute to the exceptional quality of these spirits. Enjoy them neat, in a cocktail, or paired with a meal, and you'll appreciate the harmony of flavors that defines the Japanese palate.","products":[{"product_id":"nikka-taketsuru-pure-malt-gb-700ml","title":"Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 17 Year Old Blended Malt Whisky 700ml Original Gift Box","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCritic tasting note: \"Bright yellow-gold in the glass, this Japanese blended whisky offers vanilla and cereal aromas, plus a faint white floral note. It evolves on the palate, starting silky and light. Smoke accelerates mid-sip, then evaporates into a honey-vanilla note on the long finish. 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Finish: Sweet ginger, cinnamon, long finish.\" - The Yamazaki\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown as “the pioneer of Japanese whisky” Yamazaki is Japan’s first and oldest distillery. Established in 1923 on the periphery of Kyoto, in a unique, misty region water and mountains offer diversity in nature and temperature, where conditions are ideal for ageing whisky lies the birthplace of Japanese whisky and Suntory’s flagship single malt, Yamazaki. Yamazaki 12-Year-Old offers a characteristically refined Japanese taste, distinguished by an aroma of ripened fruit and a sweet vanilla fragrance thanks to malt whiskies matured in white oak casks. 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Nectarous mouthfeel with honey, barley sugar, dried citrus, orange peel, and delicate spices, it continues to sweeten beautifully showing vanilla, sugared almonds, banana custard, with hints of ginger and gentle oak. Slightly gummy finish as the vanilla quenches little eruptions of wood spices.\" -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e93\/100\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhisky Advocate\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApart from Single Malts, Suntory also produces a premium series of blended whiskies under the label 'Hibiki' (meaning 'harmony'), usually containing a high proportion of Single Malt (upwards of 50% according to one of the company's blenders). Thirty different malts are employed from Suntory's three distilleries, most with an age well above 21 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHibiki 21 Year Old was, yet again, selected as the best-blended whisky in the world at the World Whisky Awards 2017. Hibiki has been awarded every year at the WWA since 2009. The judges described it as being “Elegant, sweet and complex. This whisky is full of dried fruit, orange peel, strawberry jam, and baked apple from start to finish. 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To ensure you get your hands on a bottle of this fine new Hibiki whisky, purchase today and we’ll deliver direct to your door. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNose: Fragrant floral scent, cherry blossoms, kinmokusei.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePalate: Mellow mouth scent, acacia honey, elegant sweetness like Sakura Mochi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFinish: Long, rich, gorgeous finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage notes: \"\"Kanzen\" or complete, Hibiki Whisky is a harmonious blend of innumerous malt and grain whiskies which are meticulously blended to create a full orchestra of flavors and aromas. 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