Promotions, Retirements, and Corporate Gifts

A whiskey glut was happening in America as sales began to decline at the end of the 60s and continued through the 80s and 90s. Distilleries did not slow down production, assuming the glut was only temporary, but as they realized it wasn't, they had to come up with creative ways to move product. Many distilleries partnered with Non Distiller Producers, to bottle their whiskey under a different brand and export it overseas. This is a 20 year rye distilled in the 80s, most likely by Michter's at their location in Pennsylvania at that time, bottled under a different brand and exported to the Japanese market. It's a wonderful expression of aged pennsylvania rye, the same distillate as the Rye Royal 20year, but in a totally different and more rare bottling brand.

A well-curated spirits collection can last forever and should be adequately protected. In partnership with whiskyvault.com.tw we are pleased to be able to offer the best individual solution for whisk(e)y protection and include a few starter kit bottle options.  The whisky vault mini itself  is sized to fit 10-15 standard sized bottles and can be placed on most countertops or standalone bars.  These make the perfect gift for that corner office or home display.

• Dimensions: 58 (W) x 30 (D) x 46 (H) cm

• Weight: 50 kg (110 lb)

• Bulletproof glass: 19 mm

• Individually numbered

• Handcrafted in Taiwan

• Aluminum tri-spoke handle

• Electronic lock

Lead time for the whisky vault mini is 6-8 weeks as these ship from Taiwan.  Price listed includes shipping of the vault and bottles but does not include import duties/fees which typically run about 5% of the cost of the vault itself and tariffs which are unpredictable at this time and can run anywhere from 30% to 100% or more.  Duties/Fees/Tariffs are the responsibilities of the buyer to pay directly with the shipping provider.   Bottles will ship separately from our standard warehouse location in Washington, DC.

 
Bottles included with the variants are specified below:

• Whisky Vault Mini Only - Only includes the whisky vault, no bottles

• Van Winkle Whisky Vault Mini Kit - includes the whisky vault mini and one bottle each from the current van winkle line up including the 23 year, 20 year, 15 year, 12 year, 10 year, and 13 year rye.  Specific vintage requests may incur additional charges.

• Michter's Whisky Vault Mini Kit - includes the whisky vault mini and one bottle each of Michter's 20 year bourbon, Michter's 25 year bourbon, and Michter's celebration.  Specific vintage requests may incur additional charges.

• A.H Hirsch Whisky Vault Mini Kit - includes the whisky vault mini and one bottle each of the AH Hirsch 16 year blue wax, AH Hirsch 20 year red wax, and AH Hirsch 16 year gold foil.
  

*Must be 21

100th Anniversary Limited Edition. Representing a mastery of the art of blending, this delicate balance of several malt and grain whiskies is meticulously crafted to create a full orchestra of flavors and aromas in celebration of 100 years of Suntory Whisky.

ENHANCED BY MIZUNARA OAK
In celebration of a century of Japanese whisky, Chief Blender ​Shinji Fukuyo and his team of blenders challenged ​themselves to rethink the Art of Blending for Hibiki. They chose to use of the legendary Mizunara oak as a sign of respect for Japanese heritage, rather than the more traditional sherry cask. The final blend is an exploration of how ​a single detail can alter the whole alchemy, creating this extraordinary whisky.

COLOR
Tender gold

Nose
NOSE
Refined and elegant with top notes of kumquat and jasmine, and a hint of soothing Japanese incense

Palate
PALATE
Subtly sweet floral flavor and parfum as the harmony elongates to introduce spiced Japanese sandalwood and agarwood notes

Finish
FINISH
Long and deep with undernotes of spiced Mizunara woodiness

Spring 2016

This rare bourbon ages in oak barrels for nearly two decades and is only available in small quantities once a year, every fall. Sip this polished, well-aged whiskey to appreciate why patience is such a virtue. The fragrant aroma has almost a wine-like character with hints of almond, cigar boxes and cinnamon. The delicate and dry mid-palate tastes of leather, vanilla and tobacco. This bourbon lingers, finishing with hint of leather and toffee.

From Michter's:

While we regularly sample all our Michter’s barrels to see how our whiskey is aging, we pay even extra special attention to our barrels once they are over 17 years old. At Michter’s we consider 17 to 20 years the “Fork In The Road Point” when certain barrels of whiskey can achieve an extraordinary level of quality. It is these particular barrels that our Master Distiller Dan McKee personally selects for our very limited bottling of Michter’s 20 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon.

*This is the 2019 Bottling*

Suntory Kansha 100th Anniversary is a limited edition Japanese single malt whisky that was bottled in 2023 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the House of Suntory:

• Japanese single malt whisky
• 43% abv
• Comes with a Suntory branded glass 
  

The House of Suntory is a Japanese brewing and distilling company that was founded in 1899 by Shinjirō Torii. Suntory is considered one of the founding fathers of Japanese whisky.

*180ml*

2018

Michter’s 10 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye continues the legacy of America’s first whiskey variety (rye) from America’s first whiskey company (Michter’s, originally known as Shenk’s). Deep notes of vanilla and toffee, toasted almonds and cinnamon with an ample dose of crushed pepper and a hint of orange citrus

2013 Bottling

PRODUCER'S NOTES: "A younger version of our famous 20-year-old Pappy Van Winkle’ Family Reserve, this bourbon was crafted according to our exclusive family wheated recipe. The smooth, oak flavor blends well with the barrel proof. Selected from barrels in the heart of our Kentucky warehouse, it has remained untouched for 15 years and unhurried by time."

2011 Bottling

PRODUCER'S NOTES: "A younger version of our famous 20-year-old Pappy Van Winkle’ Family Reserve, this bourbon was crafted according to our exclusive family wheated recipe. The smooth, oak flavor blends well with the barrel proof. Selected from barrels in the heart of our Kentucky warehouse, it has remained untouched for 15 years and unhurried by time."

Eagle Rare 10 Year Old Gift Set - Lawrenceburg - 10 Year Old, 101 Proof [Wood Box & Glasses]

This package consists of the following bottles:

1 Bottle Old Rip Van Winkle 10 year

1 Bottle Van Winkle Special Reserve Lot B 12 year

1 Bottle Pappy Van Winkle 15 year

1 Bottle Pappy Van Winkle 20 year

1 Bottle Pappy Van Winkle 23 year

Celebrate the birthday of Albert B Blanton, creator of Blanton's Bourbon with this Special Blanton's Birthday Bundle:

• 1 Bottle Blantons gold Edition - could be 700ml or 750ml
• 1 Bottle Blantons Original Single Barrel - 750ml

Blanton's gold Edition was a product originally only sold in overseas markets however has been released domestically for the last few years in limited quantities.  These are bottled at 103 proof and have a beautiful gold horse topper.   Blanton's Original Single Barrel is the original, highly acclaimed, single barrel bourbon bottled at 93 proof. This package contains a bottle of each to celebrate Blanton's Birthday.  Bottles do not always come with boxes.

*Note* We cannot guarantee specific letters or dump dates.  Please contact our concierge if you have a specific request.  Please see our FAQ and terms of service for further details about Blanton's

Please see our FAQ and terms of service for further details about Blanton's known wax and possible leak issues as it relates to shipping. These are known manufacturer defects and not eligible for refunds based on minor issues.

12 Bottles of W.L Weller Special Reserve 90pf 750ml

12 Bottles of Blanton's Original Single Barrel Bourbon 750ml

*Note* The majority of Blantons’s original single barrels do not come with bags, boxes or fish net.  We cannot guarantee you will receive those with the bottle.  We are unable to accept specific letter requests or dump dates for this particular SKU.  Please contact our concierge if you have a specific request.  Please see our FAQ and terms of service for further details about blanton's known wax and possible leak issues as it relates to shipping and orders as these are known manufacturer defects and not eligible for refunds based on minor issues

12 Bottles of Blanton's Miniature Bourbon 50ml

*Note* Blanton's Miniature bottles do not come with letters, dump dates, boxes, bags, or tags.  Please see our FAQ and terms of service for further details about blanton's known wax and possible leak issues as it relates to shipping and orders as these are known manufacturer defects and not eligible for refunds based on minor issues

*Must be 21 to order.

12 Bottles of Old Weller Antique 107pf 750ml

1 bottle each of:
Macallan Edition 1
Macallan Edition 2
Macallan Edition 3
Macallan Edition 4
Macallan Edition 5
Macallan Edition 6

• 1 Bottle each of:
  Blanton's Red Single Barrel 750ml
  Blanton's Black Single Barrel 750ml
  
  *Note* We cannot guarantee specific letters or dump dates.  Please contact our concierge if you have a specific request.  Please see our FAQ and terms of service for further details about Blanton's
  
  Please see our FAQ and terms of service for further details about Blanton's known wax and possible leak issues as it relates to shipping. These are known manufacturer defects and not eligible for refunds based on minor issues.