Nine Leaves, 4-casks Ex-Bourbon, 2017, Pure Single Japanese Rum (59%, 70cl) Single Blended Barbados Rum

Nine Leaves, 4-casks Ex-Bourbon, 2017, Pure Single Japanese Rum (59%, 70cl) Single Blended Barbados RumNine Leaves is an extraordinary Japanese rum, crafted with precision and passion by Yoshiharu Takeuchi, who founded the distillery in Otsu in 2013. From barrel handling to bottling, Yoshiharu oversaw every step of the process until the distillery closed in late 2023. Shortly after, La Maison & Velier acquired the entire stock of aging rums and the final batch of white rums, ensuring that the legacy of Nine Leaves continues. What sets Nine Leaves apart

Crafted by Skotlander Spirits in collaboration with St

In the late summer of 2023 Stauning asked Carl to make 200 liters of his signature gløgg - but base it on Stauning Rye instead of the usual brandy fortification

flourishing in a limited area across the states of Puebla and Oaxaca

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while nixtamalized mature kernels become sweet wort and alcohol

and a stone-lined earthen pit oven

this limited edition whiskey is a masterpiece of balance and complexity

Known for its 100 proof alcohol content

sommelier Emilie Øst-Jacobsen and flavor designer Bram Kerkhof create the intricate flavors of Arensbak

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and rye—triple-distilled in copper pot stills before undergoing a revolutionary oak-resting process that imparts unparalleled texture and depth

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