From the shelf
Everything we have from Okami
Click on a bottle for the rest of the details.
What we do and do not know
European labels say Japanese Whisky. What appears to be the same product, sold in the United States, says Japanese Style Whiskey and, below that, Product of Moldova. The two statements cannot be reconciled.
No distillery is named anywhere. We have not found any source that explains the difference or says where the distillate comes from. That is why we do not call Okami a Japanese whisky, nor a Moldovan one. What is on the bottle you buy, you can read for yourself on the label.
The bottles we have in stock
The same range in three ages: four, eight and twelve years.
What pure malt means
- The brand in brief
- Pure maltFully malted barley, several origins.
- 4, 8, 12The ages in the range.
- EU labelJapanese Whisky.
- VS labelProduct of Moldova.
Pure malt is a designation that has long been used in Japan for whisky made entirely from malted barley but possibly coming from more than one distillery. In Scotland that is called blended malt. So it is not a single malt.
The term says nothing about the country of origin. That is exactly where the problem lies here: the designation on the bottle concerns the contents, not the place where those contents were made.
Since 2021 the Japanese trade organisation has applied voluntary rules for what may be called Japanese Whisky. Those rules are not legally binding and do not apply outside Japan. Brands that do not meet them can still be on the shelves outside Japan with those words on the label.
What is not on the label, we do not make up.
What to look out for
Read the label of the bottle you buy; the designation differs per market.
The age statement itself is solid: four, eight or twelve years.
Call 0570 541 278 or drop in at Brink 2 in Bathmen.
Frequently asked questions about Okami
How many Okami does ’t Bockje have in stock?
Three bottles.
Is Okami a Japanese whisky?
We cannot prove that. On European labels it says Japanese Whisky; on what looks like the same product in the United States it says Japanese Style Whiskey and Product of Moldova. We therefore make no statement about it.
Which distillery makes Okami?
That is not mentioned anywhere. We have not found a source that says so.
What does pure malt mean?
That the whisky consists entirely of malted barley but may come from more than one distillery. In Scotland that is called blended malt. It is not a single malt.
Which ages are available?
Four, eight and twelve years.
Can I collect these bottles in Bathmen?
Yes. You can always order online or collect at Brink 2, or simply walk in.
Order, collect or drop by
- In stock in our shop at Brink 2 in Bathmen
- Available to order online and have delivered, including abroad
- Order online or collect in Bathmen
- Personal advice via 0570 541 278 or info@bockje.nl
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday 09.00–18.00, Saturday 09.00–17.00. Closed Monday and Sunday
Wij verkopen geen alcohol aan personen onder de 18 jaar. NIX18.
All 3 bottles at a glance
Each bottle shows the details from the label.
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Brink 2, Bathmen
All our stock is in the shop, not in a warehouse somewhere else. If you walk in with a name you couldn't find anywhere, it is often simply here on the shelf. You can also call: 0570 541 278.
Wij verkopen geen alcohol aan personen onder de 18 jaar. NIX18
- Tuesday to Friday 09.00 – 18.00
- Saturday 09.00 – 17.00
- Monday and Sunday closed