Kanosuke, Hioki
Kanosuke
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This whisky comes from the craft Japanese distillery Kanosuke, which Diageo is an investor in. Double Distillery is named so because it's a blend of whiskies made at two Japanese distilleries: a single malt distilled at Kanosuke and a pot still barley whisky made at Hioki. Both whiskies were aged at Kanosuke in a blend of new American white oak puncheons, bourbon barrels, recharred shochu casks and sherry butts prior to blending. The average age of this whisky is 3-5 years, and it's priced at $119.99 per 700-milliliter bottle.
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Light but distinctive nose. Fresh-baked bread, almonds, graham cracker and light oak.
Very scotch-like in profile. Barley-heavy with notes of melon, a tinge of smoke and some pepper and cinnamon.
Very long finish with smoke and a distinct meatiness, plus brown sugar and grilled peaches.
Really distinctive, lovely malt.
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Disclosure: The producer provided this sample to review free of charge, and without expectation of review or rating.
