Hakata 18yr Sherry Cask Japanese Whisky Lalande-de-Pomerol

Hakata 18yr Sherry Cask Japanese Whisky Lalande-de-PomerolHakata Whisky is distilled and matured in Fukuoka, Japan by the Hikari Distillery (which was founded in 1912). The mash of the whisky is 100% barley. A fraction of this barley has been fermented with Koji providing healthy enzymes for fermentation and creating the highly sought after and delicious, savory taste known as Umami. The Sherry casks this whisky is aged in are kept in traditional style warehouses as well as a few open air warehouses where

which means it is pure rice sake (no alcohol was added)

this time heavily charred

black licorice flavor comes from aniseed seeds

with toasted oak

7 Tennessee Whiskey and holiday spices

spirit of bananas for an intense aroma

adding the final touches to this delightful tasting experience

overcame adversity

yet the introduction of lemongrass is a first in shochu production

sweet brioche

Approachable and smooth

fruit and light spice