Region: Japan
Distillery: Asaka Distillery (Sasanokawa Shuzo)
Age: N/A
ABV: 50%
Cask: Bourbon barrel
Size: 700 ml
This is a 2023 Edition Single Malt Whisky which has been largely matured in Bourbon barrels.
Nose: Fresh fruits such as grapes, green apples and baked cookie Palate: Vanilla sponge cake, some honey, melondrops with some notes of buttery citrus and plums Finish: Subtle smoke with lingering malty cereals. (Tasting Note from Distillery)
This bottle snagged a silver medal award in the 2024 Tokyo Whisky and Spirits Competition. In 2022, the distillery won the "World's Best Blended Malt" at 2022 World Whisky Award and this is their Single Malt release for 2023.