- Flagship single malt Japanese whisky produced by Kanosuke Distillery in Kagoshima, Japan
- 100% malted barley, lightly peated
- Double distilled using a combination of Kanosuke’s three Miyake copper pot stills
- Aged an average 3–5 years in a combination of re-charred Mellowed Kozuru rice shochu American oak casks, sherry casks, and ex-bourbon casks; non-age statement
- Delicate aromas of banana, lemon cake, and Japanese confection precede a rich palate of subtle ginger spice, candied quince, and camp smoke with a finish of salty sea air
- Gold medalist at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- No added coloring
- Non-chill filtered; 48% ABV
After six long years, Kanosuke Distillery’s first continuous single malt has arrived! Well worth the wait, this highly anticipated release solidifies the distillery as one of the most exciting producers of Japanese malt whisky today.
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
NV
Country:
Japan
Region:
Kagoshima
Spirit Type:
Japanese Whisky
Spirit Sub Type:
Single Malt / Malt / Pure Malt
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | JP-XKN-03-NV | 6/700ml |
| JP-XKN-03-NVNJ | 6/700ml |
Press & Reviews
Whisky Advocate
Score
92
Date
2025-01-07
"The nose is fragrant, full of delicate fruit—mango slices, dried pineapple, lemon curd, and passionfruit—plus a hint of must tucked neatly away in the background. The fruit has even more oomph on the palate, with Juicy Fruit gum melding with lemon meringue and pineapple. Peppery spice and oak balance the scales, as does a lick of leather and earthiness. A delicious dram from start to finish, and an exciting entry point to this new distillery."