Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Hakushu Sherry Cask (2013): Short Shelf Presence



For those residing in Osaka and Kobe, and who have patiently awaited the arrival of the Hakushu Sherry Cask 2013 edition but were unfortunate in obtaining a bottle, you may be interested to know that the Whisky Shop W have over two dozen of the 180ml version on offer (limited to 1,500 bottles) as well as a few of the 700ml bottling left at the time of writing (this will obviously change at any given minute). The popularity of this expression: outturn of a little over 3,000 bottles with an ABV of 48% indicates that the remaining stock of this malt, which is tasty indeed, will be gone by the end of the week (website allocation sold out). Whisky Shop W’s allocated inventory hit the shelves yesterday (February 5) selling out almost completely, a further indication that this year’s release is just as popular as past releases. However, it is fair to say that even the smaller version of this exceptional Hakushu may only be around for a few more days…and if not; well you will be able to reward your efforts by sampling the expression at Whisky Shop W for 450 yen, which I allowed myself the pleasure of doing, or make a visit to the Yamazaki distillery where it was suggested that some remaining stock is available in small quantities…again, not for long.

5 comments:

  1. I really liked last year's version but I am just plain worn out with trying to obtain these limited releases - it is too much work.

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    1. Not often, but there has been a few occasions that I have been worn out trying to get a few limited releases - without any success - and that is living here - so I can certainly understand how you must feel. Lets hope that things will change in the near future.

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  2. Interesting that they also sell a 180ml version. With limited releases I have never seen bottlings that were smaller than the standard 700ml. A fabulous gift opportunity for whisky lovers!

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    1. Hi Pierre, the smaller version at 180mls is also limited - outturn 1,500 bottles. The smaller version is a great alternative for those who cannot invest in the larger bottle, also as you mentioned they are a great option for a gift - perhaps one of the reasons they were bottled also in the smaller version - just like the Hakushu HP 2012, that and presumingly Suntory want to cover all the angles for those who perhaps miss out domestically on the standard bottling.

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  3. Funny Chris(Whisky Wall), the only reason I was alerted to this one's imminent release was your post on The Whisky Wall. Ah thanks, I secured a bottle! : )
    Brian

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