The Whisky Blues, No.105, Ardmore, 2009/6/25, 2025/11/12, 16yo, 1st fill Oloroso Hogshead, 62%
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【Introduction of Artist】
Ryu Nishikata ｜ Musician / Visual Artist
Once active in the music scene as bronbaba, the artist now, as DRUGONDRAGON, continues diverse projects such as solo creations, remixes, and cross-genre collaborations.
Drawing inspiration from noise, glitch aesthetics, and electronic music, he constructs a distinctive sonic world through deliberately crafted 'loose' progressions and seemingly impromptu treatments. In his remix works, he excels at deconstructing and reassembling original tracks, injecting a layer of 'deliberate misinterpretation' to transform them into entirely different forms.
In addition to music, Nishikata personally creates all the visual art for his released works. Projects such as "bronbaba / wwww" and "DRUGONDRAGON / dokka no dareka dareka no nanika" have been published as photo books, exploring the theme of 'reality akin to fiction.' Starting in 2025, he will incorporate AI into his creative process, shifting to explore 'fiction akin to reality,' and continuously investigate the unique landscape where visuals and sound intertwine.
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【Artwork Introduction】
🁢 Electronic Synthetic Otherworld Skewer House
Meaningless.
Only constant repetition.
Only the fire continued to burn.
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【Introduction of Distillery】
In 1898, Adam Teacher, believing his family business needed its own malt whisky distillery, built the Ardmore distillery in the Highland region. It supplied rich, aromatic peated whisky as a base for the family's blended whiskies and maintained coal-fired direct distillation until 2001.
Ardmore uses local peat from Aberdeenshire, using malt with a peat phenol value of 12-14 ppm as raw material. The resulting whisky often carries a smoky fruity aroma with a dry earthy character, along with a rich malty sweetness, making it a representative distillery of Highland peat. It currently belongs to the Suntory Group.
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【Co-branded Bar】
🁢 the Waltz | Japan, Tokyo
A retro bar with a nostalgic atmosphere, playing predominantly 70s vinyl records. Vintage lighting creates the perfect ambiance, offering a space to relax, listen to music, and enjoy fine drinks. Over 20 types of cigars are also available.
🁢 Bar Germer | Tokyo, Japan
Bar Germer opened in Shinjuku Sanchome in September 2023. Ms. Ogawa, the owner and bartender, has extensive experience from working at several renowned bars, equipping her with a wealth of knowledge and superb skills. The bar offers a relaxed and inviting atmosphere, featuring a selection of carefully chosen spirits, classic cocktails, and seasonal cocktails crafted with fresh, in-season fruits. Furthermore, the high quality of the bar's private cask selections is increasingly drawing attention both domestically and internationally.
🁢 Dark | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Hidden behind an unmarked door, DARK lounge recreates the hard-boiled style and elegant rebellion of an old era. Inspired by the classic British drama 'Peaky Blinders,' it features dim lighting, sharp suits, while the whiskey is always rich and the cigars burn slowly. In this secluded space, private conversations deepen, stories unfold one by one, and the night quietly takes on a life of its own.
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Tasting Notes
Aroma: Fertile forest soil, fur, smoked mushrooms, cool breeze, dark ginseng slices.
Tasting notes: Sea salt, bittersweet caramel, earthy, dried fruit, smoked, prunes, jerky.
Finish: Sea salt, smoke, damp wood, smoked meat.
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