This exceptional single barrel from the premier producer of malted rice whisky in Japan reaches new levels of elegance. Aged for ten long years in toasted brandy puncheons, the oak still takes a backseat to the exceptionally smooth and fruit forward spirit. Nonetheless, we're reaching the upper limits of what we've experienced in terms of aging this type of spirit and it retains plenty of texture without exhibiting any overt rice or sake flavors. Instead, expect complex aromatics with a strong citrus and subtle vanilla quality. Hints of white rose, acaci ...Read More » 

Inventory: Main Warehouse Hollywood Redwood City San Francisco

90 points Whisky Advocate: "Get back to nature; this is a whisky to savor during a spectacular sunrise. Lychee, edamame, pea shoots, green apple, and morning dew on lush lawns. As it warms and wakes up, there are hints of orange and some piquant spice. The taste jumps from lemongrass to lemon candies, with melon, mild peppercorn, gentle vanilla, creamy oak, and a few green notes at the end. (JM, Fall 2018)" K&L Notes: This traditional oak aged spirit from Japan is distilled from Koji fermented polished rice. Ultra delicate and easy going with a subtle s ...Read More » 

Inventory: Redwood City San Francisco

This is the oldest age stated release for the category leader for this new wave of Japanese Whisky from the south. Some purists cry foul because these are distilled from fermented rice and CANNOT be called whisky in Japan, but the products meet the definition of whisky in the United States and so here we are. This distillery also has a long tradition of aging their spirits in a combination of unusual cask types from new and used American oak to brandy puncheons and of course massive sherry butts. There's no question they had something special in mind whe ...Read More » 

Inventory: Hollywood