MD/DE/DC - Spirits of Japan Portfolio Book

VERY LIMITED IN NATURE AND ONLY A FEW CASKS ARE BOTTLED EACH YEAR

In 2008, a new chapter began for Sam Filmus, after years in the

business captaining JVS Imports. With ImpEx Beverages, his

vision was to import premium and rare Spirits from around the

world, with a special emphasis on the best of what Scotland has

to offer. In 2018, Chris Uhde joined Sam as his business partner

and together they have expanded the portfolio and vision for

ImpEx. Now, ImpEx boasts an impressive portfolio, including

some of the most notable small to medium-sized distilleries

and independent bottlers. ImpEx Beverages Japanese spirits

portfolio continues to garner awards and acclaim globally.

FUKANO Fukano Distillery has been making spirits in Japan since 1823. Shigeruriku Fukano is the fifth generation to run the distillery, located in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto prefecture of Japan. This is a few towns away from Ohishi Distillery and, consequently, the Kuma River supplies the water for both

distilleries. Fukano bottles a variety of rice-based whisky expressions that have a minerality and texture we have come to know and love. Fukano 10-year-old

750mL | 42% ABV | MSRP $87.99 A beautiful combination of new and

refilled American and European Oak casks. Butterscotch, coconut, and lychee coat the palate, with a finish of candied apple. 96pts Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2020, Extraor dinary

KURAYOSHI Matsui Shuzou was founded in 1910 and is located in the Tottori Prefecture, northwest of Kyoto, on the shore of the Sea of Japan. Fresh ground water from the wilderness of the Tottori prefecture is a blessing from the earth and is used to bring the Kurayoshi Whisky to proof. It has a very tasty, mellow characteristic, deserving of the name Kurayoshi, the city of water and green. Tottori is known for its soft mineral water and abundance of nature. Kurayoshi 12-year-old Malt Whisky 750mL | 46% ABV | MSRP $97.99 The rich aroma of mixed nuts and heavy malt spread throughout the mouth, giving a sense of the 12-year maturation. Vanilla and raisins with faint smokiness on the palate. Long term aging gives an outstanding balance of tart and sweet. A soft and smooth finish remains 91pts Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2021

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