Hatozaki 12 Year Old Umeshu Cask Finish
- Distillery
- The Kaikyo Distillery
- Region
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Blended Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £75.67
- Community rating
- 4.50 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Fresh Fruit, Cooked Fruit, Honey, Vanilla, Malt Extract
- Description
- Hatozaki's 12-year-old blended malt begins in American oak before a six-month umeshu cask finish introduces the delicate plum character of Japan's iconic fruit liqueur. The Japanese bottling balances traditional whisky maturation with indigenous flavour influences unique to its origin.
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ABV
46%
Age
12 yr
Style
Blended
✦ Neatly Summary
Hatozaki 12 Year Old Umeshu Cask Finish is a 12-year-old blended malt from The Kaikyo Distillery (Japan), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and delicately floral character — fresh fruit, cooked fruit, honey, vanilla. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A premium pour worth the price.
Hatozaki's 12-year-old blended malt begins in American oak before a six-month umeshu cask finish introduces the delicate plum character of Japan's iconic fruit liqueur. The Japanese bottling balances traditional whisky maturation with indigenous flavour influences unique to its origin.
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