Kujira Ryukyu Inari Japanese Whisky

This is a highly unique spirit out of Japan. Made up of entirely of Indica rice that is fermented with Black Koji and aged in new white oak barrels in the warm environment of Okinawa which sees 5-6% angel share per year. This does not have an age statement but is around three years of age. The nose shows some dried rice husk, sweet barrel notes, and a pleasant toasted sesame aroma lift. The palate has some sweet barrel notes with a bit of sweet rice and a tropical lift. D&M Tasting Notes

Founded in 1952, the Kumesen Syuzo Distilling Co began distilling spirits made from Long Grain Indica Rice and fermented with native Black Koji. By 1989 Kumesen began to finish their product in Bourbon casks and Kujira was born. Now after 20 years of aging, Kujira Single Grain Rice Whisky has been perfected. Where others supplement grain whisky to increase production, Kujira Single Grain 20 Year is 100% Japanese with Rice from a single distillery, produced in small batches with the same ingredients and centuries old tradition that make Okinawa special. Distillery Notes