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Ben Nevis · Japanese whisky

Vacation 2001 Always Christmas Osaka Whisky

4.8 · 24 Spirit Hives stories

Japanese whisky · Japan · 50.3% ABV · 700 ml

$389.99 USD

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About this bottle

Vacation 2001 Always Christmas Osaka Whisky is a japanese whisky from Japan. It is bottled at 50.3% ABV, in a 700 ml bottle. Producer tasting notes — on the nose: Nose is complex yet not overwhelming; on the palate: This is extremely rich and very balanced in taste; finish: Rich and smooth.

Tasting notes

Nose
Nose is complex yet not overwhelming.
Palate
This is extremely rich and very balanced in taste.
Finish
Rich and smooth.

Product facts

Producer / brandBen Nevis (derived from the product title)
StyleJapanese whisky
CategoryWhiskey › Japanese whisky
CountryJapan
Alcohol50.3% ABV (100.6 proof)
Bottle size700 ml
Age statementNo age statement
PackSingle bottle
Collections$250 and up
Product IDsh-ca-6559762808970
GTIN / MPNNot supplied by the producer record

Serving & pairing

Often enjoyed as a highball with plenty of ice and soda. Delicate enough for sashimi, grilled fish and lightly salted snacks.

Is all “Japanese whisky” made in Japan?

Not always. Until the 2021 Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association standard, imported whisky could be bottled and labelled in Japan. Check the producer’s statement on each product page; we do not add claims of origin the producer has not made.

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