Japanese whiskey
advent Calendar
24 whiskeys with a variety of Japan.
Ihre 24 Whisky Fläschchen enthalten...
01
Kura the Classic
Origin: Hyōgo
Alcohol content: 40%
Kura, the classic whiskey - pure malt, is an exclusive product from Helios. It is a blended malt whiskey made from malted barley, yeast and water, drawing on Helios Distillery's years of production experience. The blend consists of different malt whiskeys that have matured for up to 18 years.
Tasting Notes:
Nase: Heidehonig, Yuzu-Zitrus, gemischt mit Blumen und einem Hauch Vanille.
Palate: Buttery Scotch with notes of vanilla to the fore, blending with Japanese citrus notes.
Finish: Hints of caramel with green notes and tropical fruits with vanilla.
02
Nagahama Roman Blended Whiskey
Herkunft: Nagahama
Alcohol content: 43%
The Nagahama Distillery was founded in 2016 and is the smallest distillery in Japan. This is located on the shore of Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan. This is also called "Mother Lake". The amount of water in the lake softens the climate, which is very good for whiskey aging. The letters "roman" mean romance. Distillery Nagahama imports whiskey from Scotland. Before founding the distillery, the master blender was thoroughly involved in the production of whiskey and visited various distilleries in Scotland.
Tasting Notes:
Colour: Clear pale gold.
Nose: Refreshing, sweet, fruity, chocolate, notes of orange peel, tropical fruit and herbs.
Geschmack: Zart, süß, frisch, fruchtig, Noten von Pfirsich, Zuckerwatte und Karamell.
Finish: Long-lasting.
03
Nikka Tailored Whisky
Origin: Honshu / Hokkaido
Alcohol content: 43%
Der Tailored Premium Blend löste 2019 den 12-jährigen Blended Whisky ab und trägt seinerseits kein offizielles Alters-Statement. Nach Produktionsdetails werden Fachmänner und Fachfrauen vergebens suchen, denn Nikka hält sich hier voll und ganz bedeckt. Der Tailored Premium Blend löste 2019 den 12-jährigen Blended Whisky ab und trägt seinerseits kein offizielles Alters-Statement. Nach Produktionsdetails werden Fachmänner und Fachfrauen vergebens suchen, denn Nikka hält sich hier voll und ganz bedeckt.
Tasting Notes:
Color: Dark Gold.
Nase: Sanfte und Runde Töne von Äpfeln, Aprikosen und einem intensiven Aromen von Honig, Schokolade und Orangenschalen.
Palate: Bundt cake with vanilla flavors, followed by dark chocolate and citrus notes.
04
Kamiki Sakura Wood Japanese Blend
Origin: Nara
Alcohol content: 40%
The KAMIKI Sakura Wood Japanese Blended Malt is a unique blended malt whiskey made from Japanese malt whiskeys in combination with specially selected malt whiskeys from around the world. After blending, the whiskey is aged in Yoshino sugi (often referred to as “Japanese cedar”) casks and Japanese sakura casks. These are particularly aromatic wood species and Kamiki is said to be the first whiskey ever to enjoy a Yoshino Sugi cask finish!
Tasting Notes:
Nase: Fruchtige Noten von Melone und Banane, gekreuzt mit holzigem Zimt und Weihnachtsbäumen.
Palate: Floral, sweet notes of cherries and toasted nuts paired with aromatic sandalwood and cedarwood reminiscent of a pine forest.
Abgang: Angenehmes Gleichgewicht zwischen intensivem Holz, reicher Frucht und anhaltender Würze.
05
Akashi Meisei Deluxe Sherry Cask Finish Whisky White Oat
Origin: Akashi
Alkoholgehalt: 50%
Das japanische Unternehmen White Oak hat eine Deluxe-Ausgabe seines Blended Whisky Akashi Meïsei kreiert. Der Blended Whisky besteht zu 50/50 aus gemälzter Gerste und Getreide, reift in amerikanischer Eiche und wird anschließend ein Jahr lang in Sherryfässern gelagert. Der Sherry-Charakter kommt zum Vorschein und bringt Noten von Feigen und getrockneten Früchten mit sich, die Schichten von Vanille, Toffee und Zitrusfrüchten abfedern.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: White chocolate, honey drizzled fruit, orange oil and chocolate raisins.
Palate: Mild oak brings drying spiciness balanced by plums and candied nuts. Toffee creeps in, with hints of cinnamon and buttery vanilla.
Finish: Candied fruit, figs and dates with hints of cocoa and woody spices.
06
Mars Maltage Cosmo Malt Selection
Origin: Honshu
Alcohol content: 43%
The Mars Maltage COSMO Malt Selection is a blend of relatively young whiskeys and is not only made with the products of the distillery, but also with imported single malt whiskeys from Scotland, whereby the exact place of origin is kept secret. The alcohol content is set to 43% with the clear water, which is filtered through granite rock of the Japanese Alps, and then bottled. Incidentally, the Cosmo got its name after one of the mountains in the Alps.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Sweet notes of vanilla at first, later cherry and raspberry blend with the vanilla. Palate: Malt, orange, chocolate, oak and smoke.
Finish: long and with plum and chocolate chip cookies.
07
The San-In aged in Bourbon Barrel
Origin: Tottori
Alcohol content: 40%
The San-In Ex-Bourbon Barrel shows how masterfully Kurayoshi creates new and unique flavor profiles. Matsui's own single malt whiskey and single grain whiskeys from an unnamed distillery are aged in white oak ex-bourbon casks, blended and bottled by Kurayoshi and fermented with water from Mount Daisen.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: vanilla, maple syrup
Gaumen: Orangenschalen, Zitronengras und Vanille mit einem Hauch von Biskuit.
Finish: Light aroma of vanilla and fruity notes of pear
08
Amahagan Blended Malt World Malt Edition No. 1 Nagahama Distillery
Herkunft: Nagahama
Alcohol content: 47%
A blended malt whiskey containing both Japanese and foreign whiskies, produced by one of Japan's smallest and youngest distilleries, Nagahama. Observant customers will note that the name of this range, Amahagan, means Nagahama backwards. This whiskey is matured primarily in ex-bourbon casks before being bottled at 47% ABV with no chill filtration or added colour.
Tasting Notes:
Palate: Notes of orange, apple, vanilla and the malty sweetness typical of Nagahama
09
Tenjaku Whisky
Origin: Fuefuki
Alcohol content: 40%
The Tenjaku whiskey comes from the Minami Alps Wine & Beverage Co., Ltd. and is compiled by Kenji Watanabe. According to the company, the components come exclusively from Japanese distilleries and mature in former bourbon barrels for three to five years. The whiskey consists of 86% corn and 14% barley malt - so it is a blend with a high grain whiskey content. There is skepticism about the exact origin of the whisky, but don't worry if you like the flavor profile.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: A light hint of smoke with pear blossom and plump sultana.
Palate: Preserved pears on the palate, with banana bread and thick custard.
Finish: Creamy oak spice and a floral elderflower finish.
10
Kanekou Okinawa Blended Whisky
Origin: Okinawa
Alcohol content: 43%
Only malt and wheat whiskey that has matured for three years or longer and rice whiskey that has matured in sherry casks for more than 8 years are blended.
The Ryukyu whiskey is made exclusively from rice and matured in oak barrels in the subtropical climate of Okinawa. The hot and humid climate speeds up the aging process in the casks, while the gentle breeze off the Pacific Ocean adds a touch of subtropical flavor.
Tasting Notes:
Nase: Noten von Nektar, süßer Sahne, Zitrusfrüchten, Ananas, tropische Früchte.
Geschmack: Mineralisch, Zitrus, Ingwerzucker.
Finish: Long lasting, slightly sweet.
11
Matsui Single Malt Sakura Cask
Origin: Tottori
Alcohol content: 48%
The Matsui whiskey is a Japanese whiskey. It is produced by the Kurayoshi Distillery, founded in 1910. On the bottle of Sakura single malt whisky, Japanese women can be seen proudly wearing the traditional clothing. In connection with the cherry blossoms shown, one can only guess what is hidden in the bottle. This whiskey also owes its sweet aroma to the cherry wood barrels by which it is stored.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: oranges, oak, walnut.
Taste: Sweet, floral, powerful, mint, tobacco.
Finish: Long lasting.
12
Shinsei Blended Whisky
Origin: Yamanashi
Alcohol content: 40%
"Shinsei" means "heavenly" in Japanese and was born in the province of Yamanashi, at the foot of Mount Fuji.
This whiskey is the ideal spiritual background for perfecting the art of fusion that gives Shinsei its subtle and harmonious elegance.
Tasting Notes:
Nase: Leicht holzig, rauchig,
Palate: Rich, fruity, notes of pears, quince, citrus, pineapple, cherries, sweet shortbread, liquorice.
Finish: Long-lasting, spicy, soft, hint of incense.
13
Kyoto Murasaki-Obi Pure Malt Whiskey
Origin: Kyoto
Alcohol content: 43%
Luxurious malt aroma with balanced smokiness. The exquisite blending technique allows you to enjoy the original taste and aroma of carefully selected malt whiskeys. The delicate and fresh finish is reminiscent of the rich nature of the Kyotamba-Cho.
Tasting Notes:
Smell: At times reminiscent of a bourbon of good finesse, the corn component immediately catches the eye with subtle but present melting notes. The sweetness is simple, from cotton candy and simple vanilla. Then it goes towards fruit, between unripe and crunchy, loquat and unripe plum. Sometimes even flowery.
Gaumen: Auch hier zeigt sich die Süße des Mais, unterstützt durch Noten von nicht zu reifer Banane und Vanille, die wahrscheinlich von der für den Abgang verwendeten Virgin Oak stammen. Im zweiten Teil des Gaumens kann man eine gewisse Salzigkeit erkennen, immer mit weißen, nicht zu reifen Früchten.
Finish: The clean oak finish reveals a creamy vanilla and sweetness, with a coconut mouthfeel.
14
Hibiki Japanese Harmonie Blended
Origin: Tokyo
Alcohol content: 43%
Für den Hibiki Harmony Whisky setzen die Hersteller von Suntory auf Malt und Grain Whiskys aus eigener Quelle. Diese stammen, je nach Typ, von der Yamazaki, Hakushu oder Chita Brennerei und reiften in verschiedenen Fassarten, darunter Sherryfässer sowie Fässer aus dem Holz der seltenen japanischen Wassereiche, Mizunara genannt. Die ästhetische Flasche mit den 24 Facetten soll die 24 "Mini-Jahreszeiten" Japans darstellen. Ausserdem besteht das Etikett aus kostbarem Echizen Papier.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: rose petals, lychee,
Sandalwood and oak wood
Gaumen: süsser Honig, kandierte Orangenschalen, Aprikosen und weisse Schokolade
Finish: long with spicy and oaky notes.
15
The Tottori Blended Japanese aged in Bourbon Barrels
Origin: Tottori
Alcohol content: 43%
The Tottori Blended Japanese Whiskey Bourbon Barrel is made from several Japanese batches. It was aged in casks that previously held bourbon for a minimum of 3 years. The bourbon barrels therefore give the Kurayoshi distillery's blended special notes that are unique to this American spirit. Not cold-filtered.
Tasting Notes:
Smell: aromas of cereals and smoke.
Taste: Soft with hints of vanilla and caramel.
Finish: Soft and long-lasting.
16
Kumano Kinoki Cask Finish
Origin: Kumano Kodo
Alcohol content: 40%
Kumano Hinoki Cask Finish ist ein Blended Malt, der sich aus einem 3 Jahre alten Malz und einem neuen Pot Malt zusammensetzt und zusätzlich 6 Monate in einem Hinoki-Fass reift. Es ist der erste japanische Whisky der Welt, der in Hinoki-Fässern gereift ist. Der Hinoki (japanische Zypresse) gilt in der Shinto-Religion als heiliger Baum und insbesondere als Baum Gottes. Kumano Hinoki Cask Finish ist weich und frisch am Gaumen, mit einem honigartigen Abgang.
Tasting Notes:
Smell: Malty and fresh aromas.
Palate: Soft and refreshing, with specific woody notes thanks to the hinoki barrel.
Abgang: Honig und Leichtigkeit.
17
Hatozaki Pure Malt
Origin: Akashi
Alcohol content: 40%
The Hatozaki Pure Malt Whiskey is not a Japanese whiskey through and through, but it is interesting in that it combines single malts from three renowned whiskey nations in one bottle. It also provides a good opportunity to learn about the newly launched brand and be won over by the team's whiskey expertise. The blend contains up to 20 different whiskeys from imported ex-bourbon casks, imported ex-sherry casks and domestic Mizunara oak casks that have been aged for at least five years. The flavor profile is sweet, grainy, malty and fruity.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Aromas of dried fruits, sweet malt, hints of honey, aromatic incense and sandalwood.
Palate: Rich and complex with a good dose of malt, aromatic spices, dried fruit and toasted cereal notes, with a slightly creamy vanilla undertone.
Finish: Delicately smoky and honeyed on the finish, with a cigar box aftertaste.
18
Maen The Perfect Circle Whisky
Origin: Japan
Alcohol content: 43%
The Maen Perfect Circle Whiskey is a blend of malt and grain whiskeys that are distilled two to three times in copper pots and are between three and five years old. The aging takes place in American white oak bourbon casks.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Fruity, notes of citrus fruits, vanilla.
Taste: Warm, spicy, notes of nuts, white pepper, honey, almonds, juicy apricots.
Finish: Long lasting, slightly sweet.
19
Mars Kasei
Origin: Kagoshima
Alcohol content: 40%
Der Mars Kasei - Kasei bedeutet Mars auf japanisch - ist ein Blend aus verschiedenen Fässern mit ungetorften bis sehr stark getorften Whiskys, die ausserdem aus verschiedenen Getreidesorten bestehen. Eine wichtige Rolle dabei auch das verwendete Wasser, welches durch das Granitgestein der japanischen Alpen gefiltert wird.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: White flowers and ripe white stone fruit, with hints of smoke.
Gaumen: Frischer grüner Apfel mit leicht rauchigen Noten, ein Hauch von duftendem Honig, dazu Waffeln mit Karamellsauce und Vanilleeis.
Finish: Vanilla and citrus fruits on the finish, like lemon cake.
20
Masahiro Pure Malt Whisky
Origin: Okinawa
Alcohol content: 43%
Masahiro Pure Malt Whisky ist ein blended Malt, der mehr als drei Jahre in Old Sherry Butt- und Bourbon-Fässern reift und anschließend eine Reifung von mindestens einen halben Jahr in Jack Daniel's First Fill Bourbon-Fässern erhält.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Sweet, balanced, citrus aromas, pineapple, bananas, tropical fruits, sweet vanilla ice cream.
Palate: Light, malty, hints of ginger juice, white oak.
Finish: Long lasting, sweet, spicy.
21
KENSEI Blended Japanese Whisky
Herkunft: Aichi
Alcohol content: 40%
Just like the Enso whiskey, the Kensei whiskey is put together by the blending expert Kiyokawa, whereby the exact origin of the distillates remains unknown. It is said to be hand-selected whiskeys from Japan's Hokkaido and Nagano regions, aged for at least three years in American oak barrels. The blend otherwise remains quite mysterious and gives reason for speculation. The tasting reveals notes of toasted spices, dried fruit, citrus, vanilla, caramel and honey.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: fruity, floral and sweet.
Palate: fruity, spicy and honeyed, with vanilla and light toasted notes.
22
Eigashima Toji's Select Craft
Herkunft: Kobe
Alcohol content: 43%
To celebrate the centenary, Eigashima Craft Japanese Whiskey was created using Eigashima Distillery's unique traditional technique. It is a light and delicate blended whiskey.
The master blender Toji uses carefully selected grain and malt whiskeys for the production, which mature in bourbon and sherry casks.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: fruity, sweet, notes of honey.
Geschmack: Fruchtig, zart, Noten von Honig.
Finish: Long lasting.
23
Kujira Ryukyu 5 Years Old White Oak Virgin Cask
Origin: Okinawa
Alcohol content: 43%
Dieser Kujira Ryukyu Single Grain Whisky wird aus 100% hochwertigem Indica-Reis hergestellt. Die Reifung findet 5 Jahre lang in First Fill Weißeichenfässern unter subtropischen Klima am südlichen Ende von Okinawa, Japan statt.
Rich with woody aroma and dark fruit taste. The body is soft and gentle, ending with sweet notes.
Tasting Notes:
Nase: Süß, Karamell, Vanille, Süßholz, würzige Eichenaromen.
Palate: Sweet caramel, fresh vanilla flavors, hints of tannins, oak flavors.
Finish: Long lasting, soft, sweet, woody, peppery spiciness.
24
The Kurayoshi Japanese Malt Sherry Cask
Origin: Kyoto
Alcohol content: 43%
Der Kurayoshi Japanese Pure Malt Whisky Sherry Cask ist eine Vermählung zwischen importierten Scotch und japanischen Single Malt Whiskys. Er reift drei Jahre lang in Eichenholzfässern heran, bevor er ein Finish in alten Sherry-Fässern verliehen bekommt.
Tasting Notes:
Nase: Walnuss und Schokolade
Gaumen: Rosinen, Honig und etwas Zimt
Finish: long and fruity.
Whisky
Wissen
Did you know?
Scotland or Ireland?
To this day it is still being debated. The Irish claim that the Irish patron Saint Patrick, who Christianized the island, brought the art of distilling to the island from the Mediterranean countries.
Somit wäre der erste Whisky auf Irland destilliert und wohl auch konsumiert worden. Die Schotten halten mit einer Urkunde aus dem Jahr 1494 dagegen, auf der ein Verkauf von Gerste zur Whisky-Produktion verbrieft wurde. Ausserdem wurde Saint Patrick im römischen Britannien geboren, vermutlich auf heute schottischem Gebiet. Trotzdem scheint die Geschichtsforschung mittlerweile mehrheitlich der irischen Mönchstheorie recht zu geben.