Kanosuke 2020 / 1st Fill Bourbon Cask #20496 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky
- Distillery
- Kanosuke
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £165
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Malt Extract, Honey, Toasted
- Description
- Kanosuke's 2020 release from Kagoshima prefecture presents a single cask expression at a natural cask strength of 61% ABV. Aged exclusively in first-fill bourbon casks, this bottling maintains the distillery's signature balance and character. The high proof allows the spirit's nuances to develop without dilution, making it a compelling single-cask snapshot of Kanosuke's house style.
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Kanosuke 2020 / 1st Fill Bourbon Cask #20496 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky is a from Kanosuke (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and delicately floral character — vanilla, malt extract, honey, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Kanosuke's 2020 release from Kagoshima prefecture presents a single cask expression at a natural cask strength of 61% ABV. Aged exclusively in first-fill bourbon casks, this bottling maintains the distillery's signature balance and character. The high proof allows the spirit's nuances to develop without dilution, making it a compelling single-cask snapshot of Kanosuke's house style.
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