Kanosuke Mellow Single Malt Japanese Whisky 700ml 48%

The first standard single malt whisky from Kanosuke Distillery

Details
700ml: 48%alc
Region: Kagoshima, Japan
Cask type: American Oak Shochu casks
Bottler: Kanosuke Distillery
Release Date: 2024 (AU)

Description:
“Single Malt Kanosuke” is distilled using a combination of our 3 unique pot stills and matured in re-charred American white oak ex ‘Mellowed Kozuru’ aged shochu casks. The non-chill filtered whisky is carefully blended based on this key malt before bottling, resulting in a release that will please both seasoned whisky drinkers and beginners alike.

Master Blender, Yoshitsugu Komasa comments.
“The warm climate along with our family expertise in maturation help create a rich, mellower Japanese whisky. This is the work of several generations, and we continue to pour our heart and soul into our craft every day”.

About Kanosuke Distillery
Established in 2017, The distillery is located in Kagoshima Prefecture along the Fukiagehama beach (the longest sand beach in Japan). It was established by the Komasa Jyozo company, which has a long history of making shochu (a Japanese spirit) with the distillery beginning operations in 2017 under the watchful eye of president and master distiller, Yoshitsugu Komasa. The coastal weather of the East China Sea, gives Kanosuke whisky a unique maritime environment that influences whisky maturation.