Kujira Ryukyu Japanese Whisky

Whiskey: Kujira Ryukyu JapaneseFounded in 1952, the Kumesen Syuzo Distilling Co began distilling spirits made from Long Grain Indica Rice and fermented with native Black Koji. The mash is 100% Japanese Indica rice.Order from the Largest & Most Trusted Premium Spirits Marketplace! Featured in
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NOTICE: Many other small liquor store sites will end up cancelling your order due to the high demand, unavailability or inaccurate inventory counts. We have the ability to source from a large network of licensed retailers to insure in most cases your order is fulfilled.Size: 750MLProof: 86 (43% ABV)Origin: JapanDistillery: Kumesen Syuzo Distilling Co.KUJIRA Ryukyu Whisky NAS was distilled from 100% selected rice that fermented by Okinawa grown unique black Koji mode. It’s been aged in White Oak Virgin barrels for more than 3 years. Although it is aged around 3 years; however, thanks to the warm climate and virgin oak, the whisky was very matured with dark color, and rather mellow with vintage-like complexity. Yaesen Shuzo was created in 1955, located in one of the most beautiful paradise-like islands, Ishigaki island. It has been producing traditional Ryukyu Shochu (locally called Awamori) and some unique pineapple liqueur.Kujira Ryukyu Japanese Whisky Tasting NotesNose: Slight peated oak aroma, caramel, toffee, hint of dark plum.Palate: Sweetness from rice with a bit of sourness, strong perfume, honey, oakiness.Finish: Vanilla, perfume, oak aroma, long sweetness.