Discover a rare and highly collectible Japanese whisky with the Asaka 2018 – Japanese Craft Whisky Collection – Whisky Magazine Edition, an exclusive bottling produced in collaboration with Whisky Magazine Japan. Distilled in 2018 at the artisanal Asaka Distillery (Sasanokawa Shuzo), this limited-edition release showcases the bright, elegant, orchard-fruit style that has made Asaka one of Japan’s most exciting emerging whisky producers. Bottled at elevated strength and crafted in very small quantities, Asaka 2018 S1 offers vibrant notes of green apple, citrus zest, vanilla cream, light oak spice and soft floral tones. With exceptionally restricted distribution and growing global demand for early-vintage Japanese craft whisky, this Edition has become a prized collector’s bottle and a strong investment piece.
🥃 Bottle Overview
Distillery: Asaka Distillery (Sasanokawa Shuzo), Fukushima, Japan
Name: Asaka 2018 – Japanese Craft Whisky Collection
Subtitle: S1 (Subtitle Series)
Edition: Whisky Magazine Japan Collaboration Edition
Vintage: 2018
Style: Japanese Single Malt / Craft Whisky
ABV: Typically 48–55% (varies per batch – send a photo if you want exact ABV)
Volume: 700ml
Outturn: Very limited micro-release
Series Purpose: Showcases emerging Japanese craft distilleries in partnership with Whisky Magazine
🍏 Flavour Profile – Typical for Asaka 2018 S1
Fresh pear, green apple, citrus oils
Vanilla custard, honeyed malt, light toffee
Floral aromatics (acacia blossom, white flowers)
Soft oak spice and gentle minerality
Clean, crisp, elegant finish
Asaka whisky is known for purity, orchard sweetness and subtle complexity.
🧠 Why Collectors Want It
Early-year Asaka bottling (2018)
Official collaboration with Whisky Magazine
Part of the respected Japanese Craft Whisky Collection
Extremely limited production
Rapidly increasing international demand
Perfect for Japanese whisky collectors building early-vintage verticals