{"product_id":"sublime-kiku-2026-limited-edition","title":"Sublime Kiku | 2026 Limited Edition","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhiskey: Sublime Kiku | 2026 Limited Edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatusalem Sublime Kiku is the second release in the Sublime Collection: A Journey Through Traditions, unveiled in Tokyo in 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder from the Largest \u0026amp; Most Trusted Premium Spirits Marketplace! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatured in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eROLLING STONE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMEN'S JOURNAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS WEEKLY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALL ORDERS PLACED ARE GUARANTEED\u003c\/strong\u003e and WILL NOT be cancelled like with other retailers. Many other small liquor store sites will end up cancelling your order due to the high demand and unavailability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 750ML\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProof:\u003c\/b\u003e Not Confirmed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Dominican Republic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/b\u003e Ron Matusalem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatusalem Sublime Kiku is the second release in the Sublime Collection: A Journey Through Traditions, unveiled in Tokyo in 2026. This exceptionally rare rum follows an international maturation journey through American oak ex-bourbon barrels, Spanish ex-sherry casks and French oak casks previously used for Premier Grand Cru Bordeaux wine before its final maturation stage in Japanese casks that previously held Junmai sake. The unusual combination creates a refined meeting of Caribbean rum, European barrel traditions and Japanese influence. Limited to just 600 individually numbered crystal decanters worldwide, Sublime Kiku is presented as one of Matusalem's most exclusive collector releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSublime Kiku | 2026 Limited Edition Tasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rich vanilla, polished oak and dried fruit with sherried sweetness, subtle red-fruit character and delicate floral notes. Gentle rice-like aromas, soft coconut and elegant spice may emerge from the final Junmai sake cask influence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silky and complex, with mature rum sweetness, vanilla, dried fruit and gentle oak layered with hints of red berries, soft wine-like tannins and subtle tropical character. The sake-cask influence adds a delicate, refined dimension with suggestions of cereal, white flowers and restrained sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long, smooth and sophisticated, with lingering oak, dried fruit, vanilla and gentle spice. Delicate floral and lightly savory notes remain alongside a refined sweetness and subtle Japanese sake influence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDistillery Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRon Matusalem traces its origins to 1872, when the brand was founded in Santiago de Cuba and developed its distinctive Hispanic-style rum identity. Matusalem became known for applying the solera system, inspired by the fractional-aging traditions of Spanish sherry production, to rum maturation and blending. Following political changes in Cuba, the family rebuilt the brand internationally and later established production in the Dominican Republic. Today, Matusalem continues to focus on smooth, elegant aged rums while expanding into highly exclusive collector expressions. The Sublime Collection represents the pinnacle of this approach, exploring rare international cask influences and luxury presentation, with Kiku bringing a distinctive Japanese Junmai sake-cask finish to the brand's long-established rum heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ConciergeUK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50140241690762,"sku":null,"price":19999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/2395\/7103\/files\/17_daca9bd7-49fd-4d31-9322-5503fcd4cf0d.webp?v=1788536995","url":"https:\/\/caskcartel.com\/products\/sublime-kiku-2026-limited-edition","provider":"CaskCartel.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}