COCKTAILS

HIBIKI HARMONY
Made with malt whiskies from the Yamazaki & Hakushu distilleries, as well as grain whisky from the Chita distillery. The whiskies are drawn from 5 different types of cask, including American white oak casks, Sherry casks & Mizunara oak casks. An elegant expression, with wafts of honey, orange, a herbaceous touch or two, & light oak. Melted butter & caramelized dates, with notes of sandalwood.

$13 / $26

HAKUSHU 12 YEAR
This wonderful peated Japanese single malt whisky hails from Hakushu distillery. On the nose you get toasted barley, chopped almonds & a little bit of barrel char. Hints of milk chocolate & dried grass bring sweetness.

$19 / $38

MARS KOMAGATAKE 2022
The 2022 edition of Mars Komagatake single malt from the Shinshu distillery in the foothills of the Japanese Alps. Boasting a core of bourbon cask matured single malt, supported by portions matured in sherry & Port casks, expect plenty of sweet stone fruit, oaken vanilla, & honeyed nuts alongside the rich, oily malt at its core. Pepper & ginger, toasted hazelnuts & leathery oak.

$20 / $40

ICHIROS MALT & GRAIN
This particular gem is made with both malt & grain whisky from Japan as well as (possibly) some whisky from other countries too – the label describes it as “a worldwide blended whisky”. Nose: Peach & dried apricot, sweet butterscotch, vanilla cream, citrus zest, banana. On the palette, toffee first, with notes of barley malt, gingerbread, tropical fruits, honeyed pipe tobacco.

$17 / $34

MARS IWAI 45
The nose starts off nice & bright with melon, tropical fruits, a bit of coconut, & a slight ethanol tang. There’s a malty funk present, but its light & inviting. As it settles in the glass there are notes of sandalwood & recently burned incense.

$6 / $12

AKASHI SHERRY CASK
Aged 5 years in sherry casks. Sweet malt, raisins & berries on the nose followed by charred oak, orange zest, & baking spice on the palate.

$28 / $55

AKASHI PINOT NOIR CASK
A collaborative project between Eigashima Distillery & Master Sommelier Ken Fredrickson. This Pinot Noir cask single malt is aged 4 years in ex-bourbon barrels before resting for an additional 18 months in Pinot Noir Sirgue French oak casks. Black tea, walnut, dried flowers on the nose. Stone fruits, tobacco & leather on the palate.

$30 / $60

NIKKA COFFEY GRAIN
Predominantly made from corn, whisky distilled in a Coffey still is matured in old casks such as re-filled, remade & re-charred casks originally made from American oak. Bourbon-like vanilla & corn notes with a herbal hint of chamomile

$13 / $25

NIKKA COFFEY MALT
Made from 100% malted barley, whisky distilled in a Coffey still is matured in old casks to enhance the rich maltiness, complexity & a silky texture. Sweet caramel flavored whisky with some hints of Citrus & white chocolate.

$14 / $28

NIKKA DAYS
A delicate balance is achieved by the skillful blending of mellow grain whiskies & slightly peated malts. With impressive floral aromas, this expression offers an extremely silky mouthfeel & fruity flavors that rise & exp&. Meant to be enjoyed as an “every day whisky”. Fresh & fruity apples, pears, honeydew melon & strawberry, orange oil.

$9 / $18

NIKKA TAKETSURU PURE MALT
This is a signature label in honor of Nikka’s founder Masataka Taketsuru, the first Japanese who mastered whisky-making in Scotland & brought this expertise back to Japan. A “pure malt” is a blend of malt whiskies from various distilleries, whereas a “single malt” is a whisky made exclusively from one distillery. Grassy malt, earthy vanilla, toasted coconut & pineapple.

$14 / $27

NIKKA MIYAGIKYO
Elegant & fruity. Made from light peated & non-peated malted barley, whiskies distilled in pot stills heated by indirect steam express a signature fruitiness & delicate mouthfeel. Carefully selected yeast strains along with distinctive Sherry cask influence. Notes include pear, peach, lemon & orange zest, fresh flowers, honey.

$16 / $32

NIKKA YOICHI
Yoichi malts are described as bold & strong with refined peaty notes & smokiness brought by the traditional direct coal-fired distillation. Sea breeze from the Ishikari Bay delivers a briny hint to the whisky during maturation. This bottling expresses a delicate balance between peaty, smokey & fruity aromas. Full-bodied, smooth. A mellow peat at first, growing more powerful with time. The aromas then evolve towards c&ied citrus fruit, black liquorice & spices (nutmeg, ginger), & opens up with roots & dried twig aromas. Firm, powerful, complex.

$16 / $32