With its tropical weather, pristine white sand beaches and deep blue water, the paradise-like Ishigaki Island lies off the coast of Okinawa in the Ryukyu Island chain. Here the distillers of Yaesen Shuzo have worked to handcraft local spirits since 1955 making it a perfect distillery to meld the flavors of Okinawa with the tradition of Whisky. Barrels of Virgin American Oak are charred and laid down for a minimum of 3 years while the tropical air works to mature the Whisky providing it the smoothness, deep copper color and vintage-like complexity beyond that of its years.
Origin: Ishigaki island, Ryukyu Prefecture, Japan
Mash: 100% Japanese Indica Rice, Black Koji
Eye: Caramel Copper, Medium-Bodied
Nose: Caramel, Toffee Candy, Stone Fruits
Tongue: Vanilla, Caramel, Poached Plum, Rich Honey
ABV 43% Size 750ML
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More About Kujira
Where once ruled the Ryukyu Kingdom now stretches the Ryukyu Islands, a chain of isolated lands lingering in crystal blue seas. This historic Japanese region blends a delightful maritime culture with delectable regional cuisine grown from rich beds of tropical soil.
Among these islands is Okinawa, where time moves slow and community ties are strong. Happy, healthy and long-living locals share their shores with majestic Grey Whales who find winter sanctuary in the surrounding warm waters. Known for the indigenous spirit Awamori, customary distilling techniques have evolved to bring a taste of Ryukyu to the world of whisky.
Every Kujira Whisky is 100% made in Japan from long grain Indica Rice and Okinawa’s native black Koji. Every batch is a small one, never supplemented with foreign grain. Each expression is a truly divine illustration of the idyllic land from which they came.
