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Kumesen Distillery is one fo the most famous distilleries in Japan. Makato whisky was distilled on 1995 and was aged for 23 years in bourbon casks.
93 points Whisky Advocate
Kangakoi whisky has been stored for seven years in Spanish sherry barrels that give a rich, mellow, fruity finish as well as very beautiful dark amber color.
It was produced by Toyonaga distillery in Kuma prefecture.
This special cask edition has hints of youthfulness, while showing some aged quality as well.
It is eight (8) years old blend finished in Mizunara oak casks.
Yamato is a blend of 3 to 8 year whisky aged in Mizunara Oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Distinct licorice - bourbon notes with near perfect toasted honeycomb and toffee aromas.
Taste: Outstanding richness and sheen with a plump barley-oak sweetness. Light anise and molasses add a pleasurable dimension. Vanilla, nougat and hazelnuts.
Finish: Round Vanilla, soft oak, toffee, mid-palate dryness
Sensei Whiskey originates from Yamanahsi Prefecture, the birthplace of Japanese Whisky. A harmonious blend of malt and grain. It ages to perfection in Mizunara (Japenese Oak) barrels. Mizunara barrels give Sensei its distinctive flavor.
Dragon Flower is an exquisite fragrance that captures the essence of a blooming dragon flower. With its delicate and enchanting scent, it is perfect for those who appreciate the beauty of nature and seek a subtle yet captivating fragrance.
The Japanese public preferred a softer, smoother, less-smokey version of whisky, and their master distillers worked tirelessly to cater to the public's flavor profile. The result, a whisky that rivals even the legendary scotches because of the quality and never before seen flavor and finishes. Not to mention Japan made the whisky Highball famous due to the light, sweet, and floral whiskies effect on sparkling water.
Yamato does just that, pairing perfectly with the traditional Japanese whisky flavor profile. You can witness a silky smooth finish, beautiful fruits, and vanillas from the start. Yamato is your entrance into the world of high-end Japanese whisky. Enjoy it neat, on the rocks, or in a highball.
Tomoe Gozen, the most feared female samurai in Japanese history, was just as as ruthless as she was beautiful. Legend says that she led as many as 1,000 soldiers on the battlefield, being a top military leader in the 13th century. Her weapon of choice was a long curved blade called a naginata, and a short dagger called a kaiken. Tomoe translates to “comma”, and is a comma-like swirl shape on Japanese family crests, a pattern that she wore on her samurai shoulder pads. Gozen is an ancient title given to women of honor.
An homage to this fierce female warrior, this specially made Japanese whisky is crafted at the Yamanashi Prefecture Distillery. Aged 8 years in Mizunara oak barrels, with transfer into a single vat for additional aging. Composed of 60% grain whisky and 40% malt. Warm gold color with notes of honey, fruit, vanilla, and oak. Exotic flavors of red apple, flan, coconut, marzipan, vanilla, and rum cake, with a medium length finish.
Each bottle’s whisky is aged for a minimum of 3 years in ex-bourbon casks and features some of the most unique flavors Japanese whisky has to offer: gentle oak, no peat, honeycomb, tropical fruit, and toasted coconut.