Shizuoka:
The Truest Japanese Whisky
In a world awakening to the nuanced artistry of Japanese whisky, Shizuoka Distillery emerges as a beacon of authenticity and innovation. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to its Japanese roots, Shizuoka offers a whisky experience that is both profoundly traditional and refreshingly unique. This is not just Japanese whisky; this is Shizuoka – a testament to the true spirit of Japanese craftsmanship, distilled entirely in Japan with distinctive production choices, creating whiskies that are unmistakably their own.
The Shizuoka Difference:
Authenticity Forged in Fire and Tradition
Shizuoka produces only genuine Japanese whisky — no imported spirit, no blending with foreign liquid. Every stage, from milling and mashing to maturation and bottling, happens on-site in the Shizuoka prefecture. The result: complete control over quality and authenticity.
A Tale of Two Stills
Pot Still W – A rare, direct wood-fired still fueled by local cedar and cypress, imparting a subtle smokiness and robust depth.
Pot Still K – A historic, steam-heated still salvaged from the legendary Karuizawa Distillery, producing spirits with refined elegance.
This dual approach allows Shizuoka to craft a wide range of flavor profiles with remarkable complexity.
The Taste of the Land
Shizuoka pioneers the use of 100% locally grown barley for select expressions, capturing the essence of its terroir. Additional malt varieties, including Scottish peated and unpeated barley, add breadth to their range. Fermentation takes place in traditional Shizuoka cedar washbacks, enhancing the spirit’s aromatic character.
Water from the Okushizu Highlands
All production uses soft, pure water from the Abe Nakagouchi River, which flows through the lush Okushizu region. This pristine water source is key to the clean, expressive nature of Shizuoka whisky.
Maturation with Character
A diverse cask program — from ex-bourbon to sherry — shapes each whisky’s depth and complexity, with a minimum of three years’ maturation in Japan’s varied climate.
Certified Authenticity
Shizuoka fully complies with the Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association (JSLMA) regulations for “Japanese Whisky,” ensuring:
All ingredients sourced from Japan
Full production and maturation within Japan
Minimum three-year aging in wooden casks
Bottling in Japan at a minimum 40% ABV
This guarantees every bottle is a true product of Japan’s whisky heritage.
Hallmarks of Shizuoka
100% Japanese, in-house production
Rare wood-fired still & historic Karuizawa still
Locally grown Shizuoka barley
Cedar washback fermentation
Pristine Abe Nakagouchi River water
Transparent, certified authenticity
In the Glass
Across expressions, expect:
Nose: Citrus, orchard fruit, malt sweetness, vanilla, cinnamon, with possible hints of honey, florals, or soft smoke.
Palate: Smooth, viscous texture with layers of caramel, fruit, spice, and malt richness — occasionally nutty or earthy with local barley, or subtly smoky when peated malt is used.
Finish: Medium to long, with lingering sweet, spicy, and oaky notes.
We invite you to explore individual bottling notes for specific expressions, as each tells its own unique Shizuoka story. The journey of discovery is part of the pleasure.
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Made with 100% domestically grown barley
Pot Still W is a single wash still whisky, made solely from the distillate produced by Shizuoka's initial distillation machine, Pot Still W. Japanese Barley 1st Edition marks the first bottling that uses 100% domestically grown barley malt as its raw material. Since its operation began in 2016, the Shizuoka Distillery has been brewing using domestic barley malt. While domestic malt is more expensive than foreign malt, it produces a delicate and sweet flavor. Please enjoy this Japanese whisky, a harmonious blend of the smoothness of direct wood fire and the lightness of Japanese barley.
There are only a limited number of direct-fire distillers worldwide, and among them, wood-fired distillers are unique. Local woodcutters split the thinned coniferous trees that overflow from the rich mountains of Shizuoka into firewood. Reviving distilling techniques from over 200 years ago, this whisky was distilled by burning wood. Today, most of the malt whiskies made worldwide do not specify the origin of barley. However, there is a rising demand for Distillers to use locally sourced ingredients. For this 100% Japanese Barley First Edition, Shizuoka prepares whiskey separately for each barley production area and makes whiskey that allows you to feel the terroir.
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100% Imported Barley First Edition
Malt: 100% Imported Barley
70% Scottish barley (peated)
20% Scottish barley (non-peated)
10% German barley
Peated around 30 ppm
Matured: 3 years to 5 years in Bourbon barrels & new cask
Domestic sales: 5,000 bottles
International sales: 2,000 bottles
This is the second in the W series, which is the successor to "Prologue W" released in 2021, and is composed of undiluted whiskeys from the wood-burning direct-fire distiller W. "Single Malt Japanese Whiskey Shizuoka Pot Still K Pure Japanese Barley First Edition" is a paired item with a different initial distiller and barley production area.
Only imported barley malt is used, which is the exact opposite of "Pot Still K Pure Japanese Barley First Edition" which uses 100% Japanese barley malt. In addition to Scottish peated malt, it combines German beer (pilsner) malt.Barley, which has a strong flavor, is made more powerful by the wood-fired direct-fire distiller W. It is a very rare manufacturing method in the world, where thinned wood cut from the Oku Shizuoka forest is used as a heat source and distilled at a high temperature of 800 degrees Celsius. It is an item that pursues a new Shizuoka style, with a gentle mouth opening and a gradually strong peaty feel.
*Although this product uses imported ingredients, it is a "Japanese single malt whiskey" that meets the Japanese whiskey standards set by the Japan Brewers Association.
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Single Cask Jamaican Rum Aged 23 years. Only 175 bottles.
Rest & Be Thankful pays homage to the history of Jamaica's rum distillation. This release is a unique Jamaican single cask rum from Monymusk Distillery. Distilled in Pot Still and aged for over 23 years in American Oak Barrels with mark MMW. Filed in August 1998 and bottled at cask strength in August 2022.
Cask 13326
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Blended Malt from 2 Speyside Distilleries, finished in ex-Bimber Casks
Apogee XII is a 12-year-old, premium “pure malt” whisky that has been elevated through an additional maturation in ex-Bimber casks.
Apogee draws from generations of historical expertise combined with modern virtuosity and elegance to offer an alluring, versatile and deeply captivating whisky.
Created as a celebration of the fine art of blending, Apogee offers flawless balance with additional layers of flavor and complexity derived from the vivid, fruit and spice-forward character of the ex-Bimber casks.