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Shop Kanosuke Collection | Artisanal Japanese Whiskies from Kagoshima

Explore the Kanosuke Collection, a selection of premium Japanese whiskies crafted by Kanosuke Distillery in Kagoshima, Japan. Established in 2017, the distillery blends traditional shochu-making expertise with innovative whisky production, resulting in expressions that showcase the unique terroir of southern Japan.

Featured Kanosuke Whiskies

• Kanosuke Distillery First Edition 2021 Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky – A non-age statement single malt aged a minimum of 3 years in re-charred Mellowed Kozuru rice shochu American oak casks. Bottled at cask strength (58% ABV), it offers notes of spiced marmalade, vanilla cream, and bittersweet chocolate-covered orange peels with sea salt.
• Kanosuke Double Distillery Blended Japanese Whisky – A harmonious blend of single malt from Kanosuke Distillery and grain whisky from Hioki Distillery, both aged in new American oak and re-charred shochu casks. This expression highlights the collaborative craftsmanship of the Komasa brothers.
• Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Whisky – Distilled using a stainless steel pot still, this whisky boasts a rich amber hue with aromas of vanilla and oak, leading to flavors of caramel, dried fruit, and a touch of spice.
• Kanosuke Single Malt Japanese Whisky 2022 – A limited release aged in a combination of re-charred Mellowed Kozuru rice shochu American oak casks, Oloroso sherry casks, and ex-bourbon casks. Bottled at cask strength (59% ABV), it presents aromas of grated cinnamon bark and ripe plum, transitioning to a palate of coffee, vanilla, and spicy oak.

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