F. Paul Pacult, Spirit Journal
August 10 & 11, 2026

Exceptional Cask Collection MMXXV Edition II, Interleaved French & American Oak Antique Tawny Casks, 60.2% ABV

“This critical juncture is opulent, rich and full of fortified wine-like character that’s concentrated in nature, as complex flavors of toasted marshmallow, caramel glazed popcorn and butterscotch headline the cast of dynamic and generous flavors.”

“Wow, this texture is unabashedly creamy, round, fleshy and oily as it coats the palate and throat.”

4 STARS/HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

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F. Paul Pacult, Spirit Journal
August 10 & 11, 2026

Exceptional Cask Collection MMXXV Edition I, American Oak Tennessee Whiskey Cask, 61.13% ABV

“This is the stage, my favorite of this whisky, in which it has appreciably evolved into an alluring malt whisky experience, as it flashes more than ample tongue-tingling complexity, depth and sensory presence without overstating its case.”

4 STARS/HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

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Jeen Snidvongs, Choeng Doi Distillery
1st July 2026

MMXXV Edition III, Meunier French Oak Cask, 59.7% ABV

Nose: Once settled, an intriguing savoury creaminess emerges alongside freshly brewed black tea, restrained red berries, bitter menthol, and fresh mint.

Palate: Dry and structured with restrained sweetness. Red berries lead into black tea and gentle oak, giving the spirit an elegant, almost savoury character. The texture is creamy despite the dryness.

Finish: Long, dry, and refined. With a few drops of water, the palate becomes noticeably sweeter, while the finish develops an attractive savoury creaminess that complements the lingering red fruit and subtle oak.

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Tatti Sukamongkol, Spirits Business Judge
1st July 2026

MMXXV Edition III, Meunier French Oak Cask, 59.7% ABV

Nose: Lovely notes of red berries, cherries, five spice, black pepper followed by black tea.

Palate: Dry on the palate, mouth coating, black tea, red cherries, black pepper and menthol, good length finish.

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James Phang, Singapore Liquid Gold Club
29th December 2025

The finale in the trilogy: an ex PX cask that shatters all expectations, at 51.7% ABV

“What begins as a quiet exploration of medjool dates—those opulent jewels of sweetness—quickly unfurls into a sensory crescendo. The palate is drenched in cream, a texture so indulgent it borders on the ethereal, while crisp green apples slice through with precision, lending a refreshing counterpoint. This is not mere whisky; it is a narrative, a memory of Chichibu’s finest incarnations, reborn with audacity and grace.
For the initiated—consider this your clandestine rendezvous. A substitute? Hardly. It is a parallel masterpiece, crafted for those who demand complexity and crave nuance.”

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James Phang, Singapore Liquid Gold Club
26th December 2025

Next up, a unique cask finishing I’ve yet to come across: an ex-botrytis cask by Baroque at 49.5% ABV.

“It begins in the stark geometry of an abandoned paper mill—dry, brittle, almost skeletal paper fragments breaking apart at the slightest touch. Then, a sudden surge of umeshu, fresh and verdant, a fleeting innocence before the inevitable descent. The green fades to scarlet, lush foliage bleeding into a carnivorous dusk. The air thickens with iron and flesh—Bloody Mary in hand, primal hunger awakened. A prune shadow closes in, dense and brooding before fading away ever so slowly “

Again, only 60 bottles available

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James Phang, Singapore Liquid Gold Club
23rd December 2025

Baroque’s 2025 Premium range – featuring a Single American Oak Ex-Bourbon cask at 49.5% ABV

“A carnival breeze draped in golden sweetness – crisp green apples cloaked in caramel. Their warmth mingling with the lush embrace of ripe figs. Beneath it all, a whisper of vanilla dances through effervescent cola, like nostalgia fizzling in a glass”

Limited to 60 bottles only!

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