Ohishi Port Cask Japanese Whisky

Ohishi Port Cask Japanese Whisky is a distinctive rice-based whisky crafted by the Ohishi Distillery in Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture. It undergoes a unique finishing process in ex-port wine casks, resulting in a rich and complex flavor profile. Bottled at 43.1% to 43.5% ABV, this whisky presents notes of dark chocolate, dried fruit, and warming spices, culminating in a smooth, velvety finish reminiscent of red wine. - D&M TASTING NOTES

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ABOUT THE DISTILLERY: "Ohishi is the closest distillery to the source of the Kuma River. The Kuma River is one of the 3 fastest flowing in Japan and is renowned for its superior water quality.  The Ohishi Distillery is blessed with fertile Soil and clear underground water, elements of an environment in which it upholds tradition but is always open to experimenting with new approaches. They use 30% of rice grown in their own fields. It is “gohyakumanishi”( 5 million stones) rice. The gohyakumanishi rice is grown in Ubuyamamura using an organic farming method that involves the use of koi carp to control weeds in paddy fields). They combine it with a mochi rice from Kumamoto Prefecture as a main ingredient. With about 1200 Sherry and Brandy casks, Ohishi Distillery puts a lot of effort into maturing its products over a long period of time."