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Hanyu Genesis 1st Release 3 Year Old, Bourbon Cask, 2025, 51%
Hanyu

Hanyu Genesis 1st Release 3 Year Old, Bourbon Cask, 2025, 51%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 27
Average Score
N.A
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Description

Built in 1941 during World War II, closed in 2000 and dismantled in 2004, Hanyu's legacy lived on thanks to Ichiro Akuto who purchased the remaining 400 casks and began releasing it in the Ichiro's Malt card series. In late 2020 it was announced that the Tao Shuzo company were going to rebuild the distillery with new copper pot stills. Work on the distillery quickly progressed and in 2021 it was a... This 'Genesis' expression marks the inaugural single malt release from the new Hanyu distillery, which reopened in 2021 after over two decades. It was matured for 38 months in first-fill bourbon barrels and is limited to 2,021 bottles. [cite: Scotch Whisky Auctions, 4, 5, 7, 9]

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LatestSGD 677
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SGD 692SGD 640SGD 587SGD 535Price (SGD)Observed dateNov 9Jan 5Nov 9 - SGD 550 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Nov 9, 2025Jan 5 - SGD 677 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jan 5, 2026

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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Jan 5, 2026SGD 676.81
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Nov 9, 2025SGD 550.11
Cask type
Bourbon
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Hideto Shimazaki
Master distiller (distillation)
Hideto Shimazaki
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
2021
Has box
Yes
Closure
Driven cork
Presentation
Wooden box
Series highlights
Inaugural release from the revived Hanyu Distillery.
Historical context
Distillery closed in 2000, dismantled in 2004, and rebuilt/reopened in 2021.
Special release
Inaugural Release
Allocation
Initially released in Japan, now primarily available through overseas markets.
Nose
gentle peat smoke entwined with citrus zest and soft vanilla.
Palate
balanced mix of malt sweetness, orchard fruits, and subtle oak spice, all lifted by a smooth, light texture.
Finish
lingering finish of smoke and delicate fruit leaves a refined, youthful impression.
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