Description
Hakata 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Japanese Whisky 42% Alc 700mL
- Distillery: Hikari Shuzo (Fukuoka, Japan)
- Style: Koji-influenced Japanese whisky (very unique)
- Aging: 10 years in Oloroso sherry casks
- ABV: 42%
It uses koji fermentation (common in sake), giving it a subtle umami / savory depth you don’t get in most Japanese whiskies.
Tasting Note
Nose
- Strawberry preserves, lemon meringue
- Earthy / oak notes
Palate
- Rich sherry sweetness
- Walnut, raspberry, dried fruit
- Slight savory/umami tone from koji
Finish
- Long, with vanilla oak, raisin, orange peel
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