Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Whisky

One of the most ingenious whiskies coming out of the new generation of Japanese dsitillers. Kanosuke without doubt is making some of the highest quality and most inspired whiskies in all of Japan guided by the visionary leadership of Master Blender Yoshitsugu Komasa. What is on the surface a classic single pot still style of whisky utilizing malted and unmalted barley in the mash - quickly turns into a master class in Japanese craftsmanship. For starters the malt percentage in the mash is way higher than a normal single pot still - the grains themselves undergoing an intricate fermentation process first. Aged on average for 4yrs the spirit splits its time in a combination of New American Oak casks and ex-bourbon barrels. Bottled at a healthy, perfectly balanced 51% abv. Round, luscious and alive on the palate with bright notes of apricot marmalade, salted cultered butter, orange peel, fresh almond, cinnamon and spicy ginger.