What distinguishes this bottling is its single-parcel origin and a production philosophy built around preserving primary fruit and terroir expression: only free-run juice

keeping the beer balanced and clean

less sharp profile

and it shapes every aspect of the whiskey from nose to finish

Pairing with a holiday cheese board featuring aged hard cheeses

Hatozaki Small Batch Pure Malt 750ML barolo What distinguishes this bottling isHatozaki Small Batch Pure Malt 750ML is a 46% ABV Japanese pure malt whisky vatted from fewer than 20 casks at Kaikyo Distillery in Akashi. This expression earned a Gold medal at the 2024 World Whiskies Awards, and its triple cask maturation program incorporating rare Japanese Mizunara oak gives it a distinctive aromatic profile that stands apart from typical blended malts. Quick Facts: ABV: 46% Origin: Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan 5 6 Year Malt