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Kujira Ryukyu Japanese Whisky

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Whiskey: Kujira Ryukyu Japanese

Founded in 1952, the Kumesen Syuzo Distilling Co began distilling spirits made from Long Grain Indica Rice and fermented with native Black Koji. The mash is 100% Japanese Indica rice.

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Size: 750ML

Proof: 86 (43% ABV)

Origin: Japan

Distillery: Kumesen Syuzo Distilling Co.

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Detailed Description

KUJIRA Ryukyu Whisky NAS was distilled from 100% selected rice that fermented by Okinawa grown unique black Koji mode. It’s been aged in White Oak Virgin barrels for more than 3 years. Although it is aged around 3 years; however, thanks to the warm climate and virgin oak, the whisky was very matured with dark color, and rather mellow with vintage-like complexity. Yaesen Shuzo was created in 1955, located in one of the most beautiful paradise-like islands, Ishigaki island. It has been producing traditional Ryukyu Shochu (locally called Awamori) and some unique pineapple liqueur.

Kujira Ryukyu Japanese Whisky Tasting Notes

Nose: Slight peated oak aroma, caramel, toffee, hint of dark plum.

Palate: Sweetness from rice with a bit of sourness, strong perfume, honey, oakiness.

Finish: Vanilla, perfume, oak aroma, long sweetness.

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