Globe-Trotting Whiskey Vol. 3

Get ready, whiskey fans—Volume 3 is here, and it’s a slam dunk! We’re bringing our A-game with an all-star lineup of unique whiskeys from around the globe. This collection is packed with flavor highlights that’ll have you cheering for more!

Introducing Hakata 10 Year Old Sherry Cask, a Japanese star player and a true veteran. Crafted in the historic Hikari Distillery in Fukuoka, this 10-year-old player brings the pure spirit of Hakata to the glass court. Sweet citrus and strawberry greet you on the nose, followed by rich sherry with walnuts and raspberries on the palate. The game finishes strong with smooth vanilla oak, raisin, and orange peel. Thanks to the "sleeping casks" technique—a slow and steady strategy—time works the court, shaping every drop into an MVP-worthy spirit.

Next up, Ardnamurchan AD Highland Single Malt from the Scottish Highlands. This is the two-way player every team dreams of—a perfect balance of peated and unpeated spirits aged in ex-bourbon and ex-Sherry casks. This Highland sensation has all the versatility and skill of a seasoned point guard, delivering bold flavors that keep you coming back for more.

Rounding out this dream team is the American powerhouse, Breckenridge Distiller's High Proof Blend Bourbon. Straight from the world’s highest-altitude distillery in the Rocky Mountains, this bourbon will dunk your taste buds into awe at an impressive 105 proof, with a no-nonsense profile capturing rich barrel character and Rocky Mountain purity. This robust defender hits hard and plays to win.

Enjoy yet another extraordinary show of flavors!

SMARTASS CORNER

1. The whiskey market worldwide is projected to grow by 3.86% between 2024-2028, reaching a market volume of US$79B in 2028.

2. The top five whiskey-producing countries are the United States, Scotland, Ireland, Japan, and Canada. 

3. Naomi Mitsuya, Hikari's retired president, blended Spanish sherry passion with local barley and koji, creating Hakata Whisky in ex-sherry casks sourced from Spain.

4. Ardnamurchan's fermentation process lasts over 72 hours, producing a fruity wash with strong apple notes, setting it apart from many other distilleries

5. The "Dancey Man" is a whimsical figure featured on all Ardnamurchan bottles. This mid-19th-century cartoon depicts Sir William Gladstone performing a lively "Pas de Bas" over an ear of barley. It celebrates a law he introduced, allowing Scotch whisky to mature without paying excise duty upfront.

6. Breckenridge Distillery, perched at 9,600 feet in the Rockies, holds the title of the world’s highest distillery, infusing each spirit with pure mountain air and Rocky Mountain water.