BROWSE EDITORIAL MY F+R GBP EUR HKD USD JPY CNY NEW LISTINGS BORDEAUX 2020 FIRST GROWTHS IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE The Last Drop, 20-40yo Japanese Blended Malt Whisky (60%) N.V. THE LAST DROP, 20-40YO JAPANESE BLENDED MALT WHISKY (60%) JAPAN WHITE 70cl - 0 Immediate | 10 Marketplace £3,500.00 ADD RELATED ARTICLES PRODUCT DETAILS JAPANESE WHISKY: A GLOBAL SCARCITY Given their superb quality and immensely loyal following, it was almost inevitable that Japanese whisky would eventually find a global audience. Indeed, the world has now woken up to just how good Japanese whisky can be and the corresponding effect on supply has been profound – to the extent that, in the short term at least, it has changed the ... BY FINE+RARE, ON 1 SEPTEMBER 2015 READ MORE THE JAPANESE WHISKY SHORTAGE GROWS: TAKETSURU RANGE DISCONTINUED Japanese whisky shortages have made the headlines once again and these days, it no longer comes as a shock to see another iconic Japanese whisky discontinued. Over the past twenty years a fanatic, ever-growing fan base has risen around Japanese whisky. While the category deserves nothing less, this increased popularity continues to deplete the remaining stock from Japan's largest and most popular producers. ... BY GEORGE KOUTSAKIS, ON 16 JANUARY 2020 READ MORE THE BALVENIE: THE MAKING OF A MASTER David Stewart MBE is the longest-serving Malt Master. Kelsey McKechnie is the youngest female Malt Master Apprentice. Holly Motion speaks to the two Balvenie record-breakers about passing the baton, the weight of a legacy, and what it really means to lay down stocks for the next generation It is hard to imagine The Balvenie without David Stewart MBE and vice ... BY HOLLY MOTION, ON 25 JUNE 2021 READ MORE THE BEWITCHING BLEND As he approaches his 50th year in the industry, Colin Scott tells Holly Motion about the allure of well-aged whisky and plundering The Last Drop’s remarkable spirits inventory Colin Scott should be one year into his retirement. After 47 years at Chivas Brothers, 31 of which were spent as the Master Blender, he should be enjoying a well-earned rest. Instead, the ebullient Scott is lighting up the screens of the FINE+RARE team as he talks ... BY HOLLY MOTION, ON 3 JUNE 2021 READ MORE MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE From traditional single malt Scotch to the weird-and-wonderful and everything in between, there’s every chance an independent bottler had a hand in bringing this liquid to your lips. Holly Motion spoke to four bottlers about the category’s rich history and the important role they play in the spirits world Dalmore, Mortlach and Macallan fetch tens of thousands of pounds at auction today – but they likely wouldn’t exist if it wasn’t for an independent bottler. In times of great economic hardship, Gordon ... BY HOLLY MOTION, ON 1 APRIL 2021 READ MORE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR EMAILS Get the best of F+R delivered to your inbox SIGN UP ABOUT F+R LOCATIONS MEET THE TEAM CAREERS OUR SERVICES DELIVERY SELL WINES CONTACT US + FAQ FOLLOW US TERMS OF SALE| PRIVACY POLICY| STORAGE TERMS| MODERN SLAVERY STATEMENT 1997-2020 FINE & RARE WINES LTD We use cookies to provide the best possible experience. See our cookie policy for more information.