Pre-sale of the second “Final Fantasy XIV” x Nagahama Distillery collaboration whisky will begin on the Isetan Mitsukoshi online site on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
1. final fantasy XIV amahagan edition heydelin
2.FINAL FANTASY XIV AMHAGAN EDITION Zodiark
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1-1. product information
Nagahama Distillery, the smallest whisky distillery in Japan operated by Nagahama Romantic Beer Co. Edition Heidelin” and “Final Fantasy XIV Amahagan Edition Zodiark” will be released nationwide on May 13, 2025 (Tuesday).
Prior to that, the two products will be available for pre-sale on Isetan Mitsukoshi’s online site “MOO:D MARK by ISETAN” from March 26, 2025 (Wednesday).
Official comments from Nagahama Romantic Beer Co.
1-2. Product Specifications
Final Fantasy XIV Amahagan Edition Heiderin
| Alcohol content | 47% (alcohol by volume) |
| By Liquor | Blended whisky |
| Cask type | Sauternes Barrel Aged Barrel Aged Barrel, White Port Barrel Aged Barrel Aged Barrel |
| Volume | 700ml |
| Number of bottles sold | Undisclosed |
| Suggested Retail Price | 8,000 yen + tax |
| Release date | Wednesday, March 26, 2025 |
A special blended whisky created in collaboration with “Final Fantasy XIV”.
This original blend is inspired by “Heidelin,” the will of light depicted in the story of “Final Fantasy XIV” as a guiding presence for adventurers.
The harmony formed by the support of malt and grain whisky, and the subtle sweetness and freshness from the Sauternes and White Port barrel-aged whisky.
Final Fantasy XIV Amahagan Edition Zodiark
| Alcohol content | 47% (with a maximum of 10 percent alcohol by volume) |
| By Alcohol | Blended Malt Whisky |
| Cask type | Wine cask, sherry cask |
| Content volume | 700ml |
| Number of bottles sold | Undisclosed |
| Suggested retail price | 8,000 yen + tax |
| Release date | Wednesday, March 26, 2025 |
A special blended malt whisky created in collaboration with “Final Fantasy XIV”.
This original blend is inspired by “Zodiark,” the will of darkness that appears in the story of “Final Fantasy XIV”.
It is composed entirely of malt whisky, and the fusion of wine cask and sherry cask gives it a complex, profound, and deep taste.
In addition to its rich and complex flavor, it has an exquisite peaty smoky flavor that lingers pleasantly.
1-3. Pre-order
◆Pre-sale at Isetan Mitsukoshi online site “MOO:D MARK” is as follows.
MOO:D MARK online store
*Delivery dates will be from late April to early May or later.
2. Nagahama Romantic Beer Nagahama Distillery
Japan’s smallest Nagahama distillery is located in the northern part of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture.
In 1996, it became the third distillery in the Kinki region to start craft beer production, and has been making craft beer for 20 years.
Nagahama Roman Beer began operating the Nagahama Distillery on site in 2016 and began distilling whisky.
Inspired by Scottish craft distilleries, the distillery features rich, fruity, grain-derived, richly sweet, undiluted sake that flows from an alembic-shaped pot still and ultra-thin line arms.
Image Source: Nagahama Romantic Beer Nagahama Distillery
In 2020, Amahagan, a blend of malts from Nagahama Distillery with malt whisky from overseas, won three out of four bottles in the regular series at the World Whisky Awards ( WWA ).
| Address of Head Office | 14-1, Asahi-cho, Nagahama-shi, Shiga 526-0056 |
| Access from JR Nagahama Station | 4 minutes walk from JR Nagahama Station About 4 km from Nagahama I.C. |
| Start of operation | 2016 |
| Official HP | Nagahama Distillery |
| Visiting | Allowed |
| Products |
THE LAST PIECE (T&T TOYAMA) |
4. at the end
FF14, the online version of the national RPG along with Dragon Quest, is already in its second collaboration project.
Personally, I think I would prefer the Zodiark, which uses only malt, but of course you can buy both and collect them, or you can jack either one for your visual preference.
Lastly: Recommended Books on Japanese Whisky
If you want to learn more about Japanese whisky, which is a global trend, we highly recommend these books.
(1).Whisky Galore Vol.29 December 2021 issue
In the December 2021 issue of Whisky Galore, published by the Whisky Culture Research Institute, we report on 11 Japanese craft distilleries, including some that are open to the public for the first time, under the title of “Japanese Whisky Craft Frontline,” the first of three consecutive issues. Why did the popularity of Japanese whisky and the craft boom occur? We will examine with interviews. Chichibu Distillery / Chichibu No.2 Distillery / Mars Shinshu Distillery / Mars Tsunuki Distillery / Kanosuke Distillery / Hioki Distillery / Ontake Distillery / Osuzuyama Distillery / Kaikyo Distillery / Hanyu Distillery / Konosu Distillery
(2). Japanese Whisky as an Education for Business
This is a book written by Mamoru Tsuchiya, a world-famous whisky critic and representative of the Whisky Culture Research Institute, titled “Japanese Whisky as a Culture that Works for Business” .
The book covers the basics of whisky, the introduction of whisky to Japan, the birth of Japanese whisky, advertising strategies and the rise of Japanese whisky, and the current rise of craft distilleries. This is a book that summarizes Japanese whisky in a very easy to understand way.
(3). Whisky and I (Masataka Taketsuru)
Masataka Taketsuru, the founder of Nikka Whisky, devoted his life to brewing whisky in Japan. This is a revised and reprinted version of the autobiography of a man who simply loved whisky and talked about himself. The book vividly depicts the days when he went to Scotland alone to study as a young man and overcame many hardships to complete Japanese whisky, as well as his companion, Rita.
(4). A Letter of Challenge from a New Generation Distillery
Launching in 2019. With the world experiencing an unprecedented whisky boom, what were the managers of craft distilleries thinking and what were their thoughts as they took on the challenge of making whisky? This book tells the stories of 13 craft distillery owners, including Ichiro Hido of Venture Whisky, famous for his Ichirose Malt, who inspired the birth of craft distilleries in Japan.
(5). Whiskey Rising
This is the Japanese version of Whisky Risng, published in the US in 2016, with much updated content. Not only does it describe the history of Japanese whisky in detail, but it also includes data on all the distilleries in Japan, including the craft distilleries that have been founded in recent years. The book also includes descriptions of the legendary bottles that have been released, as well as information on bars where Japanese whisky can be found.
