Nagahama 4 Year Old 2018 (cask 1562) - Sauternes Cask
- Distillery
- Nagahama
- Region
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 53%
- Age
- 4 years
- Price
- £234.99
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Fresh Fruit, Smokey, Vanilla
- Description
- Matured across bourbon, peated Islay, and Sauternes casks, this 4-year-old from Nagahama—Japan's smallest craft distillery on Lake Biwa—delivers layered soft fruit with subtle smoke notes and a wine-influenced sweetness.
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Nagahama 4 Year Old 2018 (cask 1562) - Sauternes Cask is a 4-year-old single malt from Nagahama (Japan), bottled at 53% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, vibrant and fruity and sweet character — sherried, fresh fruit, smokey, vanilla. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Matured across bourbon, peated Islay, and Sauternes casks, this 4-year-old from Nagahama—Japan's smallest craft distillery on Lake Biwa—delivers layered soft fruit with subtle smoke notes and a wine-influenced sweetness.
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