2018 definitely has not been a banner year for Japanese whisky. Here in Tokyo it’s only gotten more and more difficult to find age-statement Japanese whisky at bars, let alone buy a bottle for a decent price. While we are watching several new distilleries this year, it’s going to be a while before they really start to bring aged product to market. That’s the nature of whisky.
But it looks like Mars Shinshu Distillery operator Hombo Shuzo may still have an ace or two up their sleeve. Though not yet announced by the company, it seems they are preparing to release Single Malt Komagatake Limited Edition 2018. Perhaps in response to Suntory’s move to not release a Yamazaki LE 2018? No details are available about this whisky yet, so I’ll update again when that happens. But Single Malt Komagatake releases tend to sell out in mere seconds. Keep an eye out for this one!
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In relation to the announcement that the Komagatake limited edition 2018 . Do you know the expected release date? Will we be able to buy this from the UK and is there an expected price? . Thank you Mathew
Hi Mathew, as stated in the article, no other details are available yet. That includes the release date, countries, and prices.
It is actually available now to order since 1/10, good luck!
This is now for sale in my local Shimonya in Setagaya, about 8000 yen after tax. Limiting it to 1 purchase per customer so my wife and I got one each.
Non Chill filtered, bourbon barrel and American white oak cask