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Kanosuke Mellow Single Malt Japanese Whisky 48% 700ml

Kanosuke Mellow Single Malt Japanese Whisky 48% 700ml
Kanosuke Mellow Single Malt Japanese Whisky 48% 700ml
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Kanosuke Mellow Single Malt Japanese Whisky 48% 700ml

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A masterful blend that marks the debut of the Kanosuke Distillery’s core range.

A combination of three distinct pot stills, along with maturation in re-charred American white oak ex-“Mellowed Kozuru” shochu casks.

The result is a beautifully mellow whisky with a uniquely Japanese character.

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Kanosuke Mellow Single Malt Japanese Whisky 48% 700ml

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Tasting Notes

Kanosuke Mellow Single Malt Japanese Whisky offers a refined and distinctive expression from the esteemed Kanosuke Distillery, marking the debut of their core range. Crafted with meticulous attention, this whisky is a masterful blend that harmonizes the unique characteristics of three distinct pot stills, delivering a complexity that is both captivating and approachable.

The maturation process plays a pivotal role in shaping its exceptional profile. Aged in re-charred American white oak barrels as well as ex-“Mellowed Kozuru” shochu casks, this innovative cask combination imparts subtle layers of depth and a smooth, mellow finish. The influence of shochu casks, a hallmark of Japanese whisky craftsmanship, introduces a delicate sweetness and nuanced aroma that enhances the whisky’s uniquely Japanese character.

At 48% ABV and presented in a 700ml bottle, Kanosuke Mellow balances boldness and elegance, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a whisky that is both rich in tradition and innovative in style. Its silky texture and harmonious flavor profile showcase notes of gentle malt, soft oak, and a hint of fruitiness, culminating in a satisfying and memorable tasting experience.

This whisky exemplifies the dedication to quality and artistry that defines Japanese single malts, reflecting the Kanosuke Distillery’s commitment to crafting spirits with a distinct sense of place and identity. Whether savored neat or enjoyed in a refined cocktail, Kanosuke Mellow Single Malt stands as a testament to Japan’s growing reputation for world-class whisky production.

Distillation & Provenance

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Distillation

Kanosuke Mellow is the core single malt expression from Kanosuke Distillery in Hioki, Kagoshima — the expression that most directly embodies the distillery's philosophy of 'mellow' whisky. The whisky is distilled from 100% malted barley in three differently shaped copper pot stills at the Kagoshima beachfront distillery and aged in a combination of ex-bourbon, sherry, and new American oak casks. Maturation in the warm, humid Kagoshima climate accelerates the exchange between spirit and wood, producing a fruity, rounded, and accessible single malt with characteristic soft salinity from the coastal environment. Non-chill filtered and no added colour. Bottled at 48% ABV.

Provenance

Kanosuke Distillery was established in 2017 by Komasa Jyozo in Hioki, Kagoshima, on the southern coast of Kyushu island in Japan. Komasa Jyozo has produced shochu in Kagoshima since 1883, and the whisky distillery was founded to honour the memory of the family patriarch, Kanosuke Komasa. The distillery sits along a beachfront on the Kagoshima coast, where the warm, humid climate of Kyushu accelerates cask maturation and lends the whiskies a characteristic salinity and tropical fruit character. The distillery uses three copper pot stills of different shapes and neck inclinations, allowing production of varied spirit profiles. A sister grain distillery, Hioki Distillery, operates nearby.

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