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“Whisky is such a tactile possession – from the pour into the glass, the colour, the aroma and warmth it cultivates – you take it in with your eyes, your nose, your mouth; your complete senses. This piece incorporates the elements of the face – the foundational component of an artist’s practice – in a […]

A few weeks ago, several reports surfaced on the internet indicated that more Japanese Whisky will be discontinuation. The announcement was made by Suntory and Nikka in January 2019. This time, it will affect Nikka 12, Nikka Coffey Malt and Nikka Coffey Grain, Chita 350mL, Suntory Kakubin White Label and Suntory Kakubin. Let’s recap, the […]

If you are whisky collector, a Japanese whisky fan, whisky investor or read any news about whisky, you would have heard about Karuizawa. Generally, most blogs will start with an introduction about the distillery, how it is closed, and all the casks are owned by Number One Drinks! Karuizawa bottles are beautiful, artistic, and always […]

I can hardly believe there are only four more weeks to Christmas! Some can’t wait to see what will be under the Christmas tree, while others are stressed out about what to put under the Christmas tree!  Buy Christmas gifts can be fun yet stressful.  If whisky is part of your Christmas shopping list, we intend […]

Another record was broken in the whisky world in 2018! A 60-year-old, 1926 Macallan was auctioned in Hong Kong for $1.01 million!  It is safe to say James Bond can’t afford this one! “An aged statement is a symbol of prestige, rarity and more importantly, a piece of history!” Google the most expensive whisky, the top […]

First of all, let’s give a shout out to ‘Tasmania Whisky Week’ between 13 and 19 August 2018! Isn’t it wonderful to have some of the best whiskies in the world just across the Bass Strait! Ever since the amazing Sullivan Cove French Oak HH525 won the world whisky awards in 2014, it propelled Australian […]

The whisky market is growing significantly.  In the scotch whisky export analysis report 2017 published by Scotch Whisky Association, Single Malt Scotch Whisky continues to grow, with an increase of 14% year-on-year to £1.17bn, reflecting a trend towards premium products in global markets. Given the growing demand for a product that takes literally years to produce.  […]

On 16 May 2018, I received a message, ‘Have you heard? It’s official! Hibiki 17 stop in September and Hakushu 12 stopping next month!’ This news literally rocked the whisky world! What was already a difficult whisky to find, instantly became nearly impossible. Naturally, the market responded, the principle of supply and demand kicked in, […]