JP-MO-004 Japanese Monde CYSTAL from Japan

📌 Overview

Monde Crystal is a Japanese blended whisky produced by Monde Shuzo in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. It is part of Japan’s broader whisky landscape, offering both full-size and miniature formats for casual enjoyment or collection.

🔍 Key Details

• Brand / Distillery: Monde / Monde Shuzo

• Type: Japanese blended whisky

• ABV: 40%

• Common Bottle Sizes: Full-size 720 ml; miniatures around 100 ml

• Status: Commercial blended whisky, not a “rare” or closed-distillery bottle

📦 Packaging & Presentation

• Bottles are standard whisky bottles (glass, classic shape) in both full-size and miniature formats

• Miniature versions are suitable for sampling or collecting

• Older bottles may show wear; check fill level, label, and packaging if collecting

⭐ Collectibility & Rarity

• Monde is not a globally famous Japanese whisky brand, so bottles aren’t typically considered high-end collectibles

• Older or miniature editions may attract collectors interested in lesser-known Japanese whiskies

• Supply is stable compared to closed-distillery rare whiskies, so collector value is moderate

🧭 What to Know

• Expect a smooth, approachable Japanese blended whisky style

• Mini bottles provide a low-commitment way to sample or collect

• Inspect condition of fill level, label, cap, and seal for older bottles

• Treat as casual or beginner-friendly whisky rather than a premium collectible

✨ Why It’s Appealing

• Affordable, approachable Japanese blended whisky

• Miniature bottles make it easy to sample or display

• Represents a smaller Japanese distillery, adding variety to a collection

• Good for everyday drinking or beginner collectors exploring Japanese blends