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Ohishi Sherry Cask Japanese Whisky

Ohishi Sherry Cask Japanese Whisky

$91.99

The most curious new Japanese whisky we've seen in a while, it is made from rice. This particular expression has been produced from whiskies aged 3 to 25 years of age matured in Ex-Sherry casks. The whiskies are bottled at cask strength, but they go in to the case at about 46%, so the cask strength is low. We are estimating the retail price to be $95+GST, with a September 2017 ETA. Andrew's Tasting Note is below.

Andrew's Tasting Note

Nose: fruit cake, dark chocolate, soft leather and damp cedar; Strawberry Twizzlers, After Eight mints and earthy oak; poached pear and apple crumble.

Palate: still decadent, big licorice and Demerara sugar; more fruit cake, apple crumble and poached pear; spicy with a base of clean vanilla, plum pudding and more waxy Strawberry Twizzlers; silky and floral.

Finish: medium in length, rich and spicy; soft fruits and floral tones.

Comment: think of it as a sherry matured grain whisky… and not a bad one at that… very curious!

Producer Description: "Ohishi Sherry Cask is a blend of casks between 3 and 25 years of age.  While still exhibiting that same delicacy indicative of the distillery, the whisky now has notes of toasted hazelnut, dried tropical fruit,  marzipan , and golden raisins."

About Ohishi Distillery: "Ohishi Distillery was founded in 1872, located in the Southwest of Japan, in a beautifully mountainous and scenic countryside.  Ohishi sits near the tiny village of Mizukami, and is the closest distillery to the source of the Kuma River, one of the fastest flowing rivers in all of Japan, renowned and prized for its superior water quality.  Ohishi has been a family business for five generations, primarily known for its sake & shochu production.  Ohishi Whisky is distilled entirely from rice and aged in either Brandy or Sherry Casks.  In order to ensure the quality of the spirit, the Master Distiller utilizes 30% estate grown grain for distillation, with the remaining 70% of rice (Mochi) coming from the surrounding Kumamoto prefecture.  Weeds in the estate rice paddies are controlled, by the employment of koi fish to swim about the grass and nibble the invasive plants.  Varieties of estate-grown rice include Hino hikari, Mori no kuma-san, Yamada Nishiki, Gohyakumanishi (5 million stones) and Gin no Sato.  Because of the rice’s efficient and subsequent clean fermentation, Ohishi uses a pot still made from stainless steel, as opposed to copper."

 

750 ml

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Region:Japan
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