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The refreshing harmony of Akkeshi malt and grain nurtured by the sea breeze of Akkeshi Bay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CWC Online Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46328663965827,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/7782\/2851\/files\/16854_700ml.png?v=1768108214"},{"product_id":"fuyu-mizunara-finish-blended-japanese-whisky-700ml","title":"FUYU Mizunara Finish Blended Japanese Whisky 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV - 45%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFUYU means \"Winter\" in Japanese. This FUYU Mizunara Finish Japanese Blended Whisky was made from 50% malt and 50% mash corn and wheat on Honshu island. It was aged in used white American oak barrels. Months before bottling, it was transferred into Mizunara casks (Japanese Oak) to add roundness and spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CWC Online Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46328884199555,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/7782\/2851\/files\/fuyu-mizunara-finish-japanese-blended-whisky-700ml_2000x2000_8cad09d4-2328-4ae4-9955-92c3738749a5.png?v=1768108072"},{"product_id":"yamazakura-whisky-blend-500ml-40","title":"Yamazakura Whisky blend 500ml 40%","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe nose is woody and sherried, with grapefruit, ripe fruit, and oak. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is well-balanced, with dusty woodiness, big-boned body, peat, complex 'old whisky' funk, and slight sulphur at the back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bittersweet medium plus finish. Highball recommanded. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CWC Online Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46329014976643,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/7782\/2851\/files\/479a39a323dff7937bb78a5a6965b8ce.png?v=1768111911"},{"product_id":"yamazakura-cherry-exfine-old-blended-whisky-40-500ml","title":"Yamazakura Cherry ExFine Old Blended Whisky 40% 500ML","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Yamazakura Cherry EX Fine Old Blended Whisky is a Japanese whisky produced by Sasanokawa Shuzo, a distillery founded in 1765. Originally established as a sake and shochu producer, Sasanokawa Shuzo ventured into whisky production in the 1940s. The Yamazakura brand represents their dedication to crafting approachable yet refined whisky expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003enose: Aromas of cherry blossoms, light oak, honey, and subtle vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epalate: A smooth and light texture with hints of stone fruits, sweet malt, and delicate spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efinish: Clean and slightly dry, with lingering notes of wood and soft fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh ball recommanded. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CWC Online Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46329330237571,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/7782\/2851\/files\/898efd48826e236436950196a2f88a9b.png?v=1768110244"},{"product_id":"togouchi-whisky-sake-finish-700ml-40","title":"Togouchi Whisky SAKE FINISH 700ml 40%","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the oak casks used for aging white wines in Japanese wineries, Togouchi matured Sake (junmai-shu) brewed by them and then used the Sake Cask to wood finish for Togouchi whisky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CWC Online Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46329358057603,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/7782\/2851\/files\/3c7bb945-ff0f-47c6-9765-e6bca8d15a70_8aab3e5c-1929-4b82-911d-48be8cb68046.png?v=1768107839"},{"product_id":"the-kurayoshi-pure-malt-japanese-whisky-43-700ml","title":"The Kurayoshi Pure Malt Japanese Whisky 43% 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kurayoshi Pure Malt Whisky Sherry Cask is a boutique Japanese whisky produced by the Matsui distillery..This is a 100% malted barley whisky, sourced from distilleries around Scotland, before making their way to Japan, where it is blended with Japanese Whisky, aged and cut to proof with the legendary volcanic stone filtered waters of Tottori Prefecture. This means that the profile is brighter that you would expect in this age-range. This brings out more herbal and citrus notes while maintaining a nice complexity. The real surprise is how well it pairs with food. Think of it like a “white Wine of Whisky” and enjoy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CWC Online Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46329359499395,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/7782\/2851\/files\/the-kurayoshi-pure-malt-sherry-cask--japanese-whisky-700ml_1040x1040_1db6de24-fc7b-432d-84e9-5dd2f64f90a6.png?v=1768107952"},{"product_id":"that-boutique-y-whisky-company-japanese-blended-whisky-1-batch-2-21yo-47-7-500ml","title":"That Boutique-Y Whisky Company Japanese Blended Whisky #1 Batch 2 21YO 47.7% 500ml","description":"\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eThat Boutique-y Whisky Company Japanese Blended Whisky #1 Batch 2 21 Year Old\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a limited edition, independently bottled Japanese blend known for its rich and complex profile of dark fruits, oak, and spices. 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