Hatozaki Triple Cask Reserve Pure Malt Whisky

Volume: 0.7 liters | Alcohol content: 46% | Non-chill filtered | No coloring

Hatozaki Triple Cask Reserve Pure Malt Whisky

Special features: The Hatozaki Triple Cask Reserve Pure Malt Whisky comes from Japan and is produced by the Kaikyo Distillery. This blended malt whisky first matures in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks before being refined for an additional six months in casks with Umeshu plum liqueur. With an alcohol content of 46%, it is bottled without chill filtration. The bottling is presented in an attractive gift packaging.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: The nose reveals fragrant oak spices, complemented by black tea and refreshing oranges, followed by dried apricots and a hint of vanilla. These aromas harmonize with lightly roasted, sweet barley notes.
• Palate: On the palate, gentle oak spice is accompanied by hints of dried peels and flavors of Umeshu plums. More pronounced wood tones come to the forefront, complemented by gentle alcoholic facets.
• Finish: The finish is long and smooth, with delicate sweetness and lingering oak spice.

Distillery/Bottler: The Kaikyo Distillery, led by the Yonezawa family, is known for producing the Hatozaki Triple Cask Reserve. This bottling combines traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to create a unique whisky. The distillery takes pride in using various casks for maturation to achieve complex flavor profiles. The Hatozaki whisky represents the efforts to unite Japanese whisky tradition and innovation.

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