{"product_id":"shizuoka-pot-still-w-100-imported-barley-first-edition-700ml","title":"Shizuoka Pot Still W 100% Imported Barley First Edition (700ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShizuoka Pot Still W 100% Imported Barley First Edition (700ml)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpened in 2017, Shizuoka distillery is one of the youngest in Japan. It is located in the mountains around the city named Shizuoka and it is owned by Gaia Flow. It is on the banks of the Nakakouchi River in the Tamagawa District of Oku-Shizu, relatively close to iconic Mount Fuji.\u003cbr\u003eThe grain mill and one of their wash stills were bought over from the now legendary Karuizawa distillery, which was dismantled in 2011. The equipment was purchased as is, with only one of the three Karuizawa stills still in use. The other two displayed are at the new distillery, as a tribute to Karuizawa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bottle was released in mid-2022 and was produced using 100% imported barley, 70% of which was peated. This is the second in the W series, consisting of the original spirit from the wood-fired direct distiller W, the successor to Shizuoka Distillery’s latest release, Prologue W, which was released in 2021. It has been aged in a combination of ex-Bourbon and virgin oak casks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll bottles listed for purchase are from personal collections. Please examine all images carefully and satisfy yourself as to their condition before making a bid. Minor markings are inevitable and collector's should have reasonable expectations in this regard.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBidding policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bid is an irrevocable offer made by a Bidder to buy the listed Item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll bids, including the winning bid cannot be retracted. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuyer Fees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following fees apply to the winning hammer price:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- We charge a flat\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuyers Commission of 10%\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following fees apply at checkout:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 2.75% Loss \u0026amp; Breakage Cover (Optional)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 1.95% Payment Surcharge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Flat Rate Postage Fee (Selected at Checkout)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhisky Trade (ABN: 31 876 027 142) supports the responsible service of alcohol.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the Liquor Licencing Act 2007 it is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of, a person under the age of 18 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSA Packaged Liquor Licence Number: 57709427\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Auction #60","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58739843989664,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/4630\/7488\/files\/IMG_3638.heic?v=1787091481","url":"https:\/\/www.whiskytrade.com.au\/products\/shizuoka-pot-still-w-100-imported-barley-first-edition-700ml","provider":"Whisky Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}