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The East Asia
Whisky Company has announced the release
of Macallan Mizunara Single Malts
crafted in partnership with Glencairn
Crystal.
East Asia Whisky
Company, an independent bottler, is set
to release an exclusive collection of
highly limited-edition Macallan single
malt Scotch whiskies this autumn. These
rare whiskies will be presented in
stunning decanters, each hand-crafted by
the renowned Scottish glassware maker,
Glencairn Crystal.
For those unfamiliar with the East Asia
Whisky Company, it is an award-winning
boutique independent bottler
specialising in fine Scotch, Japanese
whisky, and Caribbean rum. Established
in 2016, the company is dedicated to
crafting luxury spirits of the highest
quality, offering bespoke solutions and
expertise in cask aging, bottling, and
packaging.
Starting from early October, the East
Asia Whisky Company will be introducing
three exceptional whiskies: the Macallan
Mizunara 33 Year Old 1990 Komorebi
Edition, the third release in a series
of remarkable single malts, alongside
Macallan Origins, a unique duo curated
in collaboration with Ephemerus
Concepts.
Macallan Mizunara 33 Year Old 1990
Komorebi Edition: Inspired by the
Japanese term "Komorebi," meaning
"sunlight filtering through trees," this
whisky was distilled in 1990 at the
Macallan Distillery and matured for 31
years in an ex-Bourbon cask before being
transferred to a rare Japanese oak cask
made of Mizunara from the forests of
Hokkaido. With only 100 bottles
available, this marks the final release
in a coveted series, following the 1989
Macallan Mizunara No. 2 and the 1988
Macallan Mizunara Edition No. 1, both of
which sold out.
To honour the whisky's significance,
East Asia Whisky Company collaborated
with Glencairn Crystal to create a
bespoke decanter that embodies the
essence of Komorebi. Each decanter
features an intricate silver engraving
of an oak blossom branch that wraps
around the bottle, with a translucent
Kanji inscription reading "Macallan
Mizunara Komorebi." This oak blossom
motif continues a design tradition from
the previous releases, with the branch
growing further around the bottle with
each edition.
The Macallan Mizunara 33 Year Old 1990
Komorebi Edition will be auctioned via
Bonhams' Finest Whisky & Spirits online
sale from September 23 to October 3. Any
unsold bottles will be available through
select retailers from mid-October, with
pricing upon request.
Macallan 33 Year Old Origins: Also
arriving in October, East Asia Whisky
Company and Ephemerus Concepts will
release Macallan Origins, a
limited-edition set of two 33 Year Old
Highland Single Malts. These whiskies
pay tribute to the Macallan distillery's
heritage and the journey of the liquid
through two distinct cask finishes. Both
whiskies began in a single sherry cask,
with half later finishing its maturation
in a curated Hokkaido Mizunara cask for
nearly two years.
This release is part of a "study in
oak," offering whisky enthusiasts the
opportunity to compare the original
sherry-aged whisky with its
Mizunara-finished counterpart—an
unprecedented exploration in whisky.
Each whisky is presented in a
handcrafted, lead-free crystal decanter
from Glencairn Crystal, with gold
hand-engraved lettering. The sherry cask
expression features a Pictish crescent
and arrow motif, symbolizing Scottish
strength and heritage, while the
Mizunara cask bottle bears a design of a
broken Japanese fan with cherry
blossoms, representing transformation
during aging. Both bottles are housed in
a luxurious leather-bound box created by
Bill Amberg Studio.
 The Macallan 33 Year Old Origins set
will debut at Bonhams in late October.
Christian Leusder, East Asia Whisky
Company Director, said: "The whisky
spent years perfecting in these very
rare casks. With such precious spirits
it is vital that they are housed in
decanters worthy of them. This is why
our collaboration with Glencairn Crystal
is so important – we have the same core
values in terms of the simplicity of
design, attention to detail, and the
pursuit of perfection."
Scott Davidson, Glencairn Crystal’s New
Product Development Director said: "It
has been a privilege to be a part of the
journey of these incredible whiskies.
The design and creation of these
striking decanters has challenged our
design team and craftspeople to push
beyond their creative limits and the end
products are beautiful pieces of art -
something to be very proud of".
East Asia Whisky Company, known for its
rare and exceptional spirits and
collaborations with some of the world's
most prestigious distilleries and
brands, is set to release The Spirit of
Shangri-La this year. This exclusive
bottling, created in partnership with
the renowned luxury hotel group,
features a rare Macallan single malt,
presented in a beautifully hand-crafted
and decorated decanter by Glencairn
Crystal. The limited edition will be
available this autumn at the bars of the
Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore.
IYou will also find the current
Macallan distillery core range and a
number of rare limited releases available from specialist online whisky
shops such as
The Whisky Exchange
and
Master of Malt
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