Whisky is a global language, and our Liquid Library speaks it fluently. Beyond bourbon and Scotch, Apex Aqua Vitae in Apex, North Carolina pours a world tour of drams — from the silk of Japan to the smoothness of Ireland and the boldness of India.
Japan’s celebrated distilleries
Japanese whisky is prized for its precision and balance, and the shelf reflects it: Hibiki Harmony layers honeyed, floral elegance; Yamazaki 12 brings orchard fruit and gentle spice; and Suntory Toki offers a bright, versatile everyday pour. Nikka Taketsuru rounds out the selection with a refined, malt-driven profile.
These are whiskies to sip slowly and neat, or to elevate a highball — a nod to the same crisp, carbonated tradition that inspired our signature Korean Highball.
Ireland, India and Canada
From Ireland, choose the ever-smooth Jameson and Tullamore DEW, or step up to the single pot still character of Green Spot and Yellow Spot. Indian single malts like Indri and Rampur have earned global acclaim and bring rich, tropical depth. Canada is represented by the Crown Royal family, including Crown Royal XO.
It is a category built for the curious — ask for a flight that travels from Dublin to Tokyo in three pours.
A world of styles in one glass
What makes world whisky so rewarding is the sheer range of philosophies at play. Japanese distillers prize precision and harmony; the Irish tradition favors smoothness and triple distillation; and India’s tropical climate matures whisky quickly into bold, richly flavored single malts that have stunned critics worldwide.
Tasting them side by side is a lesson in how climate, grain and craft shape a spirit. Our team can build a flight that circles the globe in three pours, or recommend a single dram to savor. It is one of the most eye-opening experiences in the Liquid Library, and a reason whisky fans keep returning to Apex Aqua Vitae.
Good to know
- Bar: Apex Aqua Vitae — Liquid Luxury & Bar
- Category: Spirits
- Where: Apex, North Carolina, in the heart of the Raleigh–Durham–Cary Triangle
- Easy to reach from: Cary, Raleigh, Morrisville and Holly Springs
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Frequently asked questions
Do you have Japanese whisky in Apex, NC?
Yes — Apex Aqua Vitae carries Hibiki Harmony, Yamazaki 12, Toki and Nikka Taketsuru.
What Irish whiskeys do you serve?
Jameson, Jameson Triple Triple, Tullamore DEW, Bushmills, Green Spot and Yellow Spot, among others.
Can I try a whisky flight?
Yes — ask your bartender to build a world-whisky flight spanning Japan, Ireland and India.
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See the full international range under Liquid Library — Int’l & Irish.