{"title":"Japanese","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese Whisky\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"toki-blended-japanese-whisky-700ml","title":"Toki Blended Japanese Whisky 700mL","description":"","brand":"Cutty Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48060726444184,"sku":null,"price":84.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/9351\/6184\/files\/816979-1.png?v=1769256540"},{"product_id":"akashi-white-oak-toji-whisky-700ml","title":"Akashi White Oak Toji Whisky 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAkashi whisky is the only whisky in the world that is made by a Toji (grand-master in the art of sake making) by introducing sake-making methodologies into the whisky making process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pot stil used is smaller than those used by both Scottish and other Japanese distilleries, which in turn, decreases the levels of fusel alcohol. 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This 500mL flat flask bottle is an icon of Japanese whisky craftsmanship — a marriage of malt and grain whiskies aged in a variety of casks, delivering extraordinary depth and complexity in every pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDistilled and blended at Nikka's renowned Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries, From The Barrel is bottled with minimal chill-filtration to preserve its full-bodied character. The distinctive square flask design and understated Japanese label reflect the quiet confidence of a whisky that lets its liquid do the talking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Aroma: Rich dried fruits, vanilla, and toasted oak with a hint of spice\u003cbr\u003e• Palate: Full-bodied and warming — caramel, dark chocolate, raisins, and subtle smoke\u003cbr\u003e• Finish: Long, complex, and satisfying with lingering sweetness and gentle oak\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect neat, with a single ice cube, or a splash of water to open up its remarkable complexity. 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Aged for a minimum of 12 years and bottled at 43% ABV, this 700mL single malt is the whisky that introduced the world to the extraordinary artistry of Japanese whisky making.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn at the confluence of three rivers — the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu — Yamazaki benefits from a uniquely humid microclimate that accelerates maturation and imparts a distinctive softness. Matured in a combination of American oak, Spanish oak (sherry casks), and rare Japanese Mizunara oak, each sip tells the story of Japan's most celebrated distillery and its unwavering pursuit of harmony and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Aroma: Delicate peach, pineapple, and grapefruit with hints of clove and candied orange\u003cbr\u003e• Palate: Silky and refined — strawberry, coconut, vanilla, and a whisper of Japanese oak\u003cbr\u003e• Finish: Elegant and lingering with gentle spice, dried fruit, and a touch of Mizunara incense\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest enjoyed neat or with a single large ice cube to appreciate its full complexity. 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