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Kujira
Kujira Ryukyu Whisky
Whisky from Okinawa, Japan
SKU: 5 Ye19-JP32001
Alcohol Volume: 43%
$150.00 $139.00
Cask
Tasting Note
Distilled from 100% Indica rice, and mashing with “black Koji”, an unique koji that could only be found in Okinawa. Matured in White Oak Virgin Cask for more than 5 years.
Nose: Sweet scent of caramel, vanilla, and hints of licorice. Oak barrels bring in woody and spices notes.
Palate: Lovely caramel with fresh vanilla notes. Slight tannins from oak barrels gives an attractive texture.
Finish: Smooth, mellow and sweet aftertaste, with a touch of pepper, oak and spices.
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Kujira
The Kujira whisky are produced by Masahiro Shuzo, in Okinawa. After the World War II, the demands of whisky from stationed U.S. military were very high. In order to satisfy the demands, some local distilleries tried to make whisky by rice, and age in oak barrels. Soon, the whisky was sought-after and given the name “Ryukyu Whisky” by stationed soldiers. All Kujira Whisky are distilled by 100% Indica rice and Okinawa’s unique “black koji” for the mashing before maturing in oak casks that give the whisky an unique character. Okinawa is part of the Ryukyu Islands, which are a chain of subtropical islands. Thanks to the island’s
warm climate, whisky takes less time to mature and thus has a stronger aroma and a bolder taste. The special flavor from Indica rice further gives the whisky a long and unique aftertaste. Kujira means “whale” in Japanese. The whale is a symbol of generosity and peace. Long plagued by war, the Ryukyu Islanders consider the whale as the guardian of peace and nature.
