This holiday season, let ICONIC Spirits, a division of artisanal spirits producer Brand House Group, be your one-stop-shop for all your holiday cheer needs. ICONIC Spirits’ portfolio offers a series of award-winning Japanese spirits, so no matter if you’re shopping for an aficionado with the finest of taste, wanting to impress the holiday party host, or treating yourself to some holiday spirit, ICONIC Spirits has the bottle of gin, vodka or whisky to check off your gift list.
GIN
AWAYUKI Strawberry Gin is a meticulously crafted spirit infused with rare pink and white strawberries sourced from Nara Prefecture in Japan. The first place winner in the flavored gin category at the prestigious 2023 Ultimate Spirits Challenge, the delicate and sweet flavors characteristic of these juicy strawberries, known for their burst of freshness, is balanced by the traditional juniper and botanical notes of a classic gin. Try AWAYUKI for festive cocktails like an extra aromatic gin and tonic, or send to someone who needs a bright sipper for winter.
VODKA
HAIKEN Handcrafted Japanese Vodka, which was just named Best New Vodka of 2023 as part of InsideHook’s annual Spill Awards, is distilled using the pristine waters of Mt. Katsuragi and premium rice from Hyogo, never compromising on the quality of time-honored traditions. HAIKEN Original is luxuriously smooth with a natural sweetness, whereas the fruit-infused Yuzu is floral and tart, which lends a zing to the traditional cocktail. The Lychee flavor, Gold Medal winner in the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, makes an exceptional addition to an ordinary bar cart with its unique citrus and sweet aroma.
WHISKIES
ICONIC Spirits has a remarkable whisky portfolio, with three different brands for three completely unique tasting experiences. TEITESSA, an exclusive range of super-premium, single-grain Japanese whiskies, epitomizes the pinnacle of whisky craftsmanship, underscored by a Gold Medal in the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition for the 30-year expression. The collection, aged from 15 to 30 years, showcases the exquisite and refined artistry of Japanese whisky-making. TEITESSA is distilled in the time-honored Sato still, ensuring a more refreshing and mellow profile with a smooth finish. The finest spirit for only the finest of company, your guests are in for a treat when you pour TEITESSA for the holidays.
If you’re looking for a complete gift, Shunka Shuto is a collection of four delectable Japanese blended whiskies inspired by Japan’s vibrant seasons. Each expression – Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter – presents a unique flavor profile from light, mildly sweet with biscuit undertones, to rich, maltiness with hints of caramel. A winner for those who like to cook with the season’s bounty, or whisky lovers eager to test an award-winning bottle. A recent recipient of the Silver Award at the 2023 San Francisco Spirits Competition for the Autumn expression, Shunka Shuto transcends being just a whisky; it’s a tribute to nature’s harmonious cadence.
The final spirit to bring some holiday cheer is BIKOKU, an exquisite pure malt Japanese whisky distilled with water from an underground aquifer fed by Mt. Fuji’s snowmelt. Also available in 8 and 12-year expressions, the latter of which won Whisky of the Year Honor at the 2023 New York International Spirits Competition, BIKOKU’s supremely smooth profiles are marked by rich nutty, vanilla, and spicy flavors, deepened by malt and fruity aromas from barrel aging. BIKOKU is best enjoyed neat or on the rocks for a sophisticated nightcap.
ICONIC Spirits’ brands are available across the United States in select wine and spirits retailers, including Total Wine & More, as well as on online platforms like Drizly and Wine.com, and to order directly from ICONIC Spirits, visit iconic-spirits.com.
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