Kanosuke Single Malt 2021 First Edition
嘉之助シングルモルト 2021 ファーストエディション
About
The inaugural single malt release from Kanosuke distillery. Bottled at cask strength 58% ABV, this First Edition generated significant attention in the Japanese craft whisky community. Uses spirit from all three pot stills matured in ex-shochu American oak and bourbon barrels. Nomunication scored it an A, praising the fruity, spicy, mellow character.
Tasting Notes
Tropical fruit, citrus peel, honey, vanilla, light peat smoke
Rich and fruity with mango, spice, vanilla, toffee, oily mouthfeel
Long with tropical fruit, sea salt, gentle smoke, vanilla
What People Are Saying
Dear WHISKY describes Kanosuke as focusing on richness and smoothness through their unique three pot still system. The 2021 First Edition marked the distillery's first single malt release after starting production in 2018.
「「日本のウイスキーをより豊かに、よりまろやかに」というモットーのもと、3基のポットスチルを使い分け、ブレンドすることで、より豊かな味わいと香りのウイスキーを生み出している。」
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