The Teeling Explorers Series Japanese Edition 15 Year Old represents a cultural collaboration between Irish whiskey and Japanese spirit traditions. The whiskey begins with eleven years of maturation in ex-bourbon casks, followed by a final finish in rare mugi (barley) shochu casks sourced from Japan. This process creates a unique fusion at 46% ABV, bottled without chill filtration to retain nuanced flavours and natural texture. The Japanese Edition forms part of Teeling’s Explorers Series, which explores global cask influences while staying rooted in Irish distilling heritage. On the nose, it offers candied apples, fragrant lychee, jasmine tea, mellow vanilla sweetness, fruit pastries, gentle spice, and subtle tropical hints. The palate delivers a vibrant burst of lychee and passion fruit, alongside poached pear, warming gingerbread, golden syrup richness, and delicate orchard fruit notes for an indulgent yet elegant profile. The finish is sweet and mellow, featuring soft wood tannins, dried fruits, a refreshing crisp aftertaste, and lingering vanilla toffee. This 15-year-old expression demonstrates how mugi shochu casks can introduce distinctive floral and fruity dimensions to mature Irish whiskey. Presented in its distinctive bottle and protective tube packaging, the Japanese Edition 15 Year Old is well-suited for whiskey enthusiasts seeking unique cask-finished expressions or those interested in international influences. It is recommended for sipping neat to fully appreciate the East-meets-West flavour journey.