Barrell Bourbon Mizunara Cask Whiskey 750MLAppearance: Amber honey. Nose: Starts with a burst of strawberry, golden raisin, amontillado sherry, and a touch of sawdust. Then sweeter notes of honey, vanilla, sugar cookie, and white peach appear, followed by cocoa, cherry, oiled leather, toasted corn, and palo santo. Palate: The palate is viscous with herbaceous notes of lemongrass, star anise, and peppermint striking first. Honey, sweet cornbread, and dates appear followed by galangal and a

Renowned for its distinctive Whiskey character and one of the finest

this full-bodied

it has some marzipan and vanilla touches to it

Towards the end of the finish

Matured in a blend of 16 barrels: ex‑bourbon

Nose: Waves of butterscotch

and cherry pie

Fred aka ‘Sparky’

precision and freshness that belie what one generally associates with this vintage

this 18-year-old expression is a true masterpiece of Japanese whisky-making

For this year's release we used a spectrum of different barrels constructed from wood naturally seasoned outdoors in varying cases from 18 months to 3 years to 4 years to 5 years thus changing the chemistry of the oak's contributions during aging

is planted on very deep gravelly soil with the varieties typical of the region: Cabernet Sauvignon (81%)