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Fukano Whisky Vault Reserve 1

  • Distiller

    Fukano Distillery

  • Bottler

    Fukano Distillery

  • ABV

    40.5%

  • Age

    NAS

  • Price $60 to $99.99

Fukano Whisky Vault Reserve 1 is a limited-edition Japanese rice whisky produced at Fukano Distillery in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, on the island of Kyushu. It is distilled from a combination of malted and unmalted rice in a stainless steel still, then aged in various casks for three to 11 years before blending, with a mild sherry influence. The 2018 release was limited to 5,443 bottles globally and bottled at 40.5% ABV. It retailed for around $90 to $97.

  • Raided Score: 88
  • Whisky Advocate
  • By Jonny McCormick
  • Herbal with roasted sage leaves, coriander seed, savory meat juices, and a twinge of tarragon, though there are fruity qualities like fresh peach and clementine.
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  • Raided Score: 86
  • Distiller
  • By Jacob Grier
  • The result for their #1 release is a light, malty, and sweet dram. It's nutty on the palate, with notes of almond, straw, and a bit of herbaceousness on the finish.
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  • Raided Score: 85
  • Drinkhacker
  • By Christopher Null
  • The palate is chewy, with walnut notes, some spice, and a modest, somewhat pungent furniture polish character that points to its youth.
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